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Forest Fountain

Walking through the fragrant
overgrown mountain trails
on the lush Greek isle of Ikaria,

Hot sun fades to shadowy dusk, 
turning craggy forest kings 
into silhouette art forms.

On this moonlit eve, 
we discover a Roman fountain 
flowing with golden forsythia.






Poetry Contest submission:  Three Line Poetry
Sponsor:   Debbie Guzzi

Copyright © Kim Shaw | Year Posted 2015

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Shadow Hamilton Date: 3/25/2015 7:30:00 PM great imagery Kimberly gl in contest hugs 7 Login to Reply Kim Shaw Date: 3/26/2015 9:22:00 AM Good morning! Thank you for the kind compliment and the seven, Shadow. Have a lovely day! Hugs, Kimberly

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 3/18/2015 11:53:00 PM Your ending conjures the most beautiful scene Kimberly. This is a wonderful entry for the contest. I hope it does well. 7 Login to Reply Kim Shaw Date: 3/20/2015 5:37:00 PM Hi Connie! Thank you for your very kind remarks and the seven! I truly appreciate your support. Hugs, Kimberly

Poet Destroyer A Date: 3/18/2015 11:42:00 PM Nice win Kimberly....Linda Login to Reply Kim Shaw Date: 3/20/2015 5:35:00 PM Hi Linda! Thank you so much for stopping by with congrats! Sorry for this late reply, I was away. Hugs, Kimberly

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 3/18/2015 11:11:00 PM A beautiful image like a walk through paradise! Congrats! Hugs, Rhonda Login to Reply Kim Shaw Date: 3/20/2015 5:33:00 PM Hi Rhonda, thank you so much for the nice comments and congrats! Sorry for the late reply, I was away. Hugs, Kimberly

Skat A Date: 3/18/2015 11:07:00 PM KIMBERLY, CONGRATULATIONS, on your 3-line win :) ~SKAT~ Login to Reply Kim Shaw Date: 3/20/2015 5:31:00 PM Hi SKAT! Sorry for this late thank you. I was out of town. Thank you very much for stopping by with congratulations! Hugs, Kimberly

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/18/2015 1:53:00 PM a lovely picture, Kimberly. Congrats on your fine win. Login to Reply Kim Shaw Date: 3/18/2015 7:54:00 PM Hi Andrea! Thank you for the kind congrats! I appreciate you stopping in. Hugs, Kimberly

Paul Callus Date: 3/18/2015 10:49:00 AM Most lovely and descriptive imagery, Kimberly; very enjoyable. Congrats on a merited win. // paul Login to Reply Kim Shaw Date: 3/18/2015 12:30:00 PM Hi Paul! I am so happy that you found my poem to be an enjoyable read. I truly appreciate your thoughtful comments, and thank you for the congrats! Hugs, Kimberly

Debbie Guzzi Date: 3/17/2015 8:13:00 PM Go on now write a longer Prose poem ;) Congratulations on your win. Light & Love Login to Reply Kim Shaw Date: 3/17/2015 8:27:00 PM Hi Debbie! Thank you so much for recognizing my verse. I was attempting to follow your instructions to a tee, lol. Was it too long? Hugs, Kimberly xx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 3/17/2015 7:56:00 PM i love the 2nd line best Kimberly.. :) congrats on your beautiful poem aND WIN :)//OLIVE ELOISA Login to Reply Kim Shaw Date: 3/17/2015 8:33:00 PM Hi Olive! Thank you so much for your lovely comments and the kind congratulations! Very appreciated. Hugs, Kimberly

Sandra Haight Date: 3/17/2015 7:51:00 PM Such lovely imagery created with your words, Kimberly. Congratulations to your on your nice win! Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Kim Shaw Date: 3/17/2015 8:30:00 PM Thank you for the very kind comment and the congratulations, Sandra! Hugs, Kimberly xx

Jan Allison Date: 3/17/2015 5:58:00 PM wonderful imagery congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Kim Shaw Date: 3/17/2015 7:31:00 PM Hi Jan! Thank you for stopping in with congrats. You are so sweet and supportive. I really appreciate you :) Hugs, Kimberly xx

Kp Nunez Date: 3/16/2015 7:16:00 AM Beautiful...good luck Kim! :) Login to Reply Kim Shaw Date: 3/16/2015 7:40:00 AM Good morning, Kim! Thank you for the good luck wishes. Have a lovely day! Hugs, Kimberly xx

Sara Kendrick Date: 3/15/2015 4:45:00 PM Very expressive and descriptive work..Way to go..Thanks for stopping b y..Sara Login to Reply Kim Shaw Date: 3/15/2015 5:19:00 PM Hi Sara! Thank you for the kind remarks and stopping in to read my poem! Hugs, Kimberly

Skat A Date: 3/15/2015 3:45:00 PM oOo,,, I love your entry.... SKAT Login to Reply Kim Shaw Date: 3/15/2015 3:52:00 PM Awww, thanks for the enthusiasm, SKAT! I am so glad that you like it :) Hugs, Kimberly xx

Poesy Relish Date: 3/15/2015 1:33:00 PM Beautiful imagery... Login to Reply Kim Shaw Date: 3/15/2015 1:38:00 PM Thank you for stopping in to read my poem! I truly appreciate the compliment. Hugs, Kimberly