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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

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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.

Pratap Roy

Date: 1/3/2020 12:31:00 AM

Very well written, Michelle. Liked it. God bless you.

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

Brenda Chiri

Date: 12/22/2019 3:05:00 PM

Congrats on your win!;)

John Hamilton

Date: 12/22/2019 2:26:00 PM

This is an impressive write Michelle, loved it congrats on a fine shared win!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 12/10/2019 3:40:00 PM

This was somewhat magical; enjoyed and good luck lin the contest.

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.

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

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!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/7/2019 5:53:00 PM

And a pleasure to read your lovely comment, Kim!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 12/6/2019 9:02:00 AM

Gobsmackingly gorgeous piece. A fave. xomo <3

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.

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

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

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

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

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/5/2019 1:07:00 PM

So glad to be part of your caravan, my friend!