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Easter Eggs and Seashells

Like Easter eggs and seashells,
I collect them
scattered dubloons in gypsy gold
Brushstrokes of verse by hands more able
to decorate, and brighten
My barren table

Bountiful fruit from other fields
As smiles compel, 
As lament heals
They are the beauty I borrow
The flowers I water

They are gems of titian embers
The ascension
Of alpine timbers

They are starshine's lilac eclipse
A caravan of kinship
At my fingertips.

12/5/19

Copyright © Michelle Faulkner | Year Posted 2019

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Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 2/11/2020 10:58:00 PM Quite lovely, Michelle. The last verse is my favorite. Best of wishes. Login to Reply

Pratap Roy Date: 1/3/2020 12:31:00 AM Very well written, Michelle. Liked it. God bless you. Login to Reply

Gershon Wolf Date: 1/1/2020 7:49:00 PM 'A caravan of kinship' -- such a novel turn of phrase, Michelle! Beautfiul poem, deserving of every accolade it receives. HNY to you and yours, Gershon Login to Reply

Brenda Chiri Date: 12/22/2019 3:05:00 PM Congrats on your win!;) Login to Reply

John Hamilton Date: 12/22/2019 2:26:00 PM This is an impressive write Michelle, loved it congrats on a fine shared win! Login to Reply

M. L. Kiser Date: 12/10/2019 3:40:00 PM This was somewhat magical; enjoyed and good luck lin the contest. Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 12/10/2019 8:47:00 PM Very glad you like it, thank you-

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/9/2019 10:22:00 AM A clever write my friend - very different and creative poem - best of luck. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 12/10/2019 8:46:00 PM Much appreciate it, thanks, Jennifer!

Quoth Theraven Date: 12/7/2019 8:15:00 PM Michelle, Your poem just might be the cure so many need. I know I do. -Richard Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 12/10/2019 8:45:00 PM That is so kind, thank you-

Kim Rodrigues Date: 12/7/2019 5:05:00 AM A pleasure to read this lovely poem! Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 12/7/2019 5:53:00 PM And a pleasure to read your lovely comment, Kim!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 12/6/2019 9:02:00 AM Gobsmackingly gorgeous piece. A fave. xomo <3 Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 12/7/2019 5:53:00 PM Wow, that made my day!

Caren Krutsinger Date: 12/5/2019 9:57:00 PM You have so many favs listed, this is sure to tickle Line's imagination and fancy. Good luck in the contest, Michelle. Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 12/7/2019 5:52:00 PM I hope you are right - thanks for the encouragement!

Rico Leffanta Date: 12/5/2019 4:56:00 PM And they last - providing you keep them away from sunshine! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 12/7/2019 5:51:00 PM I protect them well, for they are valuable :)

Pat Adams Date: 12/5/2019 3:41:00 PM An excellent write, well rhymed and created! "They are gems of titian embers" was one of my favorite lines. Good luck with the contest!......pat Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 12/7/2019 5:48:00 PM So glad you liked it, Pat!

Chris Green Date: 12/5/2019 1:47:00 PM The title alone drew me in to this wonderful and creative poem about poetry and those who write. Wonderfully crafted Michelle. Best wishes in the contest Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 12/7/2019 5:48:00 PM Much appreciated, Chris, thank you

Gershon Wolf Date: 12/5/2019 1:04:00 PM 'A caravan of kinshp' --- Lovely turn of phrase, like so many others in this poem, Mchelle. Bravo! :) gw Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 12/5/2019 1:07:00 PM So glad to be part of your caravan, my friend!