Michelle Faulkner Poet Free verse

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

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Evelyn Judy Buehler February 11, 2020 at 10:58 PM Quite lovely, Michelle. The last verse is my favorite. Best of wishes.

Pratap Roy January 3, 2020 at 12:31 AM Very well written, Michelle. Liked it. God bless you.

Gershon Wolf January 1, 2020 at 7:49 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

Brenda Chiri December 22, 2019 at 3:05 PM Congrats on your win!;)

John Hamilton December 22, 2019 at 2:26 PM This is an impressive write Michelle, loved it congrats on a fine shared win!

M. L. Kiser December 10, 2019 at 3:40 PM This was somewhat magical; enjoyed and good luck lin the contest. Michelle Faulkner December 10, 2019 at 8:47 PM Very glad you like it, thank you-

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

Quoth Theraven December 7, 2019 at 8:15 PM Michelle, Your poem just might be the cure so many need. I know I do. -Richard Michelle Faulkner December 10, 2019 at 8:45 PM That is so kind, thank you-

Kim Rodrigues December 7, 2019 at 5:05 AM A pleasure to read this lovely poem! Michelle Faulkner December 7, 2019 at 5:53 PM And a pleasure to read your lovely comment, Kim!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 6, 2019 at 9:02 AM Gobsmackingly gorgeous piece. A fave. xomo <3 Michelle Faulkner December 7, 2019 at 5:53 PM Wow, that made my day!

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

Rico Leffanta December 5, 2019 at 4:56 PM And they last - providing you keep them away from sunshine! Aloha! Rico Michelle Faulkner December 7, 2019 at 5:51 PM I protect them well, for they are valuable :)

Pat Adams December 5, 2019 at 3:41 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 Michelle Faulkner December 7, 2019 at 5:48 PM So glad you liked it, Pat!

Chris Green December 5, 2019 at 1:47 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 Michelle Faulkner December 7, 2019 at 5:48 PM Much appreciated, Chris, thank you

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