Dusk

Lilac hush of dusk

     Melancholy lullabies

Isolated rain

     Wind ripples, mellifluous

Unruly rivers slumber


2/23/20

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John Watt

Date: 3/8/2020 10:49:00 PM

Some very attractive imagery here, Michelle. I love the simplicity and wistfulness of "melancholy lullabies". Truly wonderful. ~ John

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 3/9/2020 12:42:00 AM

I appreciate your kind words, thank you!

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/7/2020 12:02:00 PM

Very nice Michelle. Well done :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 3/8/2020 12:25:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/6/2020 11:36:00 PM

Lovely, Michelle.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 3/7/2020 10:47:00 AM

Appreciate it, thank you-

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/6/2020 6:15:00 PM

Your luscious and vivid imagery is a feast for the senses and for the imagination, Michelle. Every line is a gem that shines into the next. I am there, so beautiful! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 3/6/2020 11:17:00 PM

Thank you, your lovely comments warms my heart!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/5/2020 7:27:00 PM

Came back to this one. Just gorgeously penned. Missing your magical pen lately. ~ Gershon

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 3/6/2020 4:07:00 PM

Thank you, I was in a creative drought for a while, I guess!

Bette Bavington

Date: 2/29/2020 5:15:00 PM

The evening sounds of dusk coming on make it a magical evening. Lovely poem.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/29/2020 5:54:00 PM

Thanks, Bette, that is kind of you-

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/28/2020 10:53:00 AM

Congratulations Michelle - a wonderful write - nature's sounds at dusk sounding like a melancholy lullaby Well penned, Blessings, Jennifer.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/28/2020 5:15:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jennifer!

Eve Roper

Date: 2/25/2020 10:24:00 PM

Congratulations!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/28/2020 5:14:00 PM

Thank you, Eve-

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/25/2020 12:30:00 PM

- Beautiful lullaby, Michelle ... congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/28/2020 5:13:00 PM

Thank you kindly, Anne-Lise!

Jenish Somadas

Date: 2/25/2020 9:58:00 AM

Beautiful imagery.. Congrats on your placement Michelle..

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/28/2020 5:12:00 PM

Thank you for placing me in your contest, Jenish.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/24/2020 8:04:00 PM

Ohhhhh. Sublime

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/28/2020 5:11:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/24/2020 3:03:00 PM

I love the way you described the sights and sounds of sunset, Michelle. Very creative imagery, especially the river slumbering. You did wonders with this short form. Best wishes for a win!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/28/2020 5:11:00 PM

I am touched by your generous comment, thank you, Carolyn..