Michelle Faulkner Poet Rhyme Royal

Forest Mirage

"The forests are my bones"

Within the hand that guides the mountain spruce
The architect for leaves dewy and green
A forest the curving seasons produce
Composed of redwoods thick and saplings lean
Is born the flowered branch from roots unseen
Framing the sunlit sweep of August grain
And filled with the mirage of summer rain.

08/04/22

Let Your Muse Be Inspired - R Form
Sponsor: Constance La France

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FJ Thomas January 8, 2023 at 1:17 PM Your title enticed my curiosity and your poetry satisfied it. A mystical beauty Michelle.

Suzanne Delaney September 10, 2022 at 9:34 AM Awesome writing, Michelle: I was right there in the forest through your words. Best, SuZ

Constance La France September 6, 2022 at 11:30 PM Michelle, excellent Rhyme Royal poem, wonderfully penned and presented. Congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - Let Your Muse Be Inspired, God Bless ~ Michelle Faulkner September 10, 2022 at 7:33 AM Thank you for the placement in your contest, Constance, appreciate it

Sara Kendrick September 3, 2022 at 4:40 AM Very descriptive and expressive work. Congratulations on this winner. Way to go. Sara

John Watt September 3, 2022 at 12:12 AM I'm charmed by the forest imagery in this, and its gentle flow, like a misting rain. I think I like "The architect for leaves dewy and green" best of your many strong lines. I have seen from afar and driven through some pretty majestic forests in Oregon, I wonder if they were what inspired this? Truly lovely ~ John

Bill Baker August 24, 2022 at 4:38 PM Beautiful Rhyme Royal, Michelle. Your imagery was delightful. It was easy to visualize the scene. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Jennifer Proxenos August 20, 2022 at 4:33 AM I hope this will be a winner for it certainly deserves to be. Your dedication to writing nature poems is evident in this write and your eloquence pretty awesome. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Ann Peck August 10, 2022 at 3:08 PM This is so beautiful. I love ~ the mirage of summer rain, Michelle Faulkner August 10, 2022 at 6:32 PM We had a small amount of rain recently, just a little, and I had the thought that it was like a mirage, which led to that line - glad you liked it!

Juliet Ligon August 10, 2022 at 7:49 AM Sounds lush and refreshing. Michelle Faulkner August 10, 2022 at 6:30 PM Thank you so much, Juliet~

Rico Leffanta August 5, 2022 at 11:11 AM With all the wildfires, this could be a keeper for future generations! Aloha! Michelle Faulkner August 5, 2022 at 10:45 PM I hope future generations will get a chance to enjoy them, thanks Rico~

Kim Rodrigues August 5, 2022 at 10:50 AM Some people love a beach but I am most in love in the forest! When I was stationed in N. California I did not know to visit the Redwood Forest! I would’ve loved that. Michelle Faulkner August 5, 2022 at 10:45 PM They are a sight to behold, hopefully you will get to see them one day, thank you, Kim

Harry Horsman August 5, 2022 at 1:41 AM Love this 'Mirage' made even better with superb poetry. Michelle Faulkner August 5, 2022 at 10:44 PM I am so flattered, thank you harry~

Anil Deo August 4, 2022 at 10:23 PM I imagine Georgia or Maine along the Appalachian Trail ( AT). Thanx a forestful Michelle Faulkner August 5, 2022 at 10:43 PM I was thinking more of the redwood forests in northern California but they are all mighty, thanks, Anil~

Andy Chunn August 4, 2022 at 9:50 PM Beautifully written, this poem is a treasure any who love nature. I've never seen a more lovely mirage. Michelle Faulkner August 5, 2022 at 10:43 PM What a sweet comment, thank you for your kind words, Andy

Mystic Rose Rose August 4, 2022 at 9:26 PM I love your mirage, it seems so real I want to skip into that forest like a fairy of goodwill :) gl in the contest dear Michelle Michelle Faulkner August 5, 2022 at 10:42 PM Thank you so much, appreciate it

Gershon Wolf August 4, 2022 at 8:02 PM Your Muse was definitely inspired, Michelle. You've achieved the result desired! Happiness and Joy, Gershon Michelle Faulkner August 5, 2022 at 10:41 PM Thank you, gw, so glad for your visit~