Michelle Faulkner Poet Monorhyme

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For the Mermaids

I guess I should write a poem today
While time hangs still and palm trees sway
While birds circle and cry their lonely dismay
And the seas glisten with the sand they swept away

I guess I should write a poem today
While lightning crashes in thunderous display
And dark skies rise, and rain clouds weigh
The doom in the air, and the loss of day

I think I will write a poem today
Perhaps for the mermaids who defy the gray
Giving the colors of now to a world in delay
And a rainbow of suns to the life of a ray

When the storm surrounds me, "Dear God," I pray,
"Let a mermaid cross my path today."

5/25/18

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Susan Ashley August 25, 2021 at 5:45 PM Indeed.. For the mermaids! I adore this alluring and delightful poem, Michelle. Your artistry never fails to take my breath away; "And the seas glisten with the sand they swept away" and "And dark skies rise, and rain clouds weigh / The doom in the air, and the loss of day" - pure magic! I'm swept away! Congratulations, my sweet friend, for your excellent win in William's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paula Goldsmith August 21, 2021 at 10:06 AM Congratulations on your win. What a creative story/write. I really enjoyed this fun write. Have a blessed day/weekend with your win............... Michelle Faulkner August 21, 2021 at 4:11 PM And you as well, thank you, Paula~

Sotto Poet August 21, 2021 at 5:43 AM Delightful! And your overall monorhyme is so simple yet very well-penned . Enjoyed! Congratulations on your win Michelle Michelle Faulkner August 21, 2021 at 4:11 PM Thank you for your kind words, Lasaad~

William Kelii Kekaula August 20, 2021 at 9:48 PM Wishful purposes entrap minds, constants dreamed spelt tangled fates. Blessings, Michelle, for sharing your exceptionally witty talents, Aloha! Michelle Faulkner August 21, 2021 at 4:10 PM Thank you very much for your comment and the placement, William!

Jeanne Mcgee October 1, 2019 at 3:48 PM I'm glad you were able to bring this lovely poem back into the now....I so often find myself with pen in hand on a stormy day. Congrats on your top win with your lovely poem.

Mark Peterson September 30, 2019 at 9:12 PM Wonderful! Your third stanza is a masterpiece and overall your monorhyme so facile and refined. Enjoyed!

Gershon Wolf May 29, 2018 at 8:44 PM I say that you have a written a magnificent poem today//Where there is a will, there is always a way! :) gw Michelle Faulkner May 30, 2018 at 2:17 PM Appreciate it, thank you!

Andrea Dietrich May 26, 2018 at 2:40 AM oh I enjoy the insertion of mermaids into this one. I love the idea of them so much. Michelle Faulkner May 30, 2018 at 2:17 PM I'm glad you liked the mermaids, Andrea!

Kim Rodrigues May 25, 2018 at 9:59 PM A cute write! Enjoyed the excitement of the second stanza! Michelle Faulkner May 30, 2018 at 2:18 PM Thank you, Kim!

Heidi Sands May 25, 2018 at 10:29 AM Thankfully you wrote this beautiful poem to share. I enjoyed it :) Michelle Faulkner May 30, 2018 at 2:18 PM Thanks for your kind words, Heidi!