Forest's Path

Into slithered path of forest green

my imprints mark a search for peace,
as bushes hide like shades unseen

where vines’ fragrance holds its release.

Drained, I see life through a flower 

struggling to curl among meshed weeds,
these limbs falling on ash of hours

like old willows bound to concede.

Enduring climbs upon a hilltop

the blaze of night in gold appears;
so far the wrens, too near I drop

till leaf of hope breaks, as morn nears.


Dusk now closes its drowsy eyes,

as forest still grants what is mine
breathless from new mist, I arise.

while soles run here in thoughts divine




Mau 2018 Standard Contest of Brian Strand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 4/16/2018 11:07:00 PM
Congratulations!
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Date: 4/16/2018 4:44:00 AM
Congratulations, Nette on your first position win.
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Date: 4/15/2018 10:00:00 PM
Lovely, nette. Congrats on your gold medal finish.
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Date: 4/15/2018 5:35:00 PM
Beautiful imagery, Nette. Congratulations on your podium win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 4/15/2018 5:18:00 PM
Great imagery Nette and congratulations
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Date: 4/15/2018 5:09:00 PM
Love the opening line and lovely images! Congrats!
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Date: 4/15/2018 3:27:00 PM
Congrats nette on you top win, lovely poem.
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Date: 4/15/2018 3:02:00 PM
So lovely, Nette. CONGRATS on your well-deserved win. Janice
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Date: 7/16/2014 10:13:00 AM
this is so divine!!! wonderfully expressed lines... Fabulous creatrion from a depth and brilliant mind... what else can I say?... congratulations, my dear!! ^_^ :)
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Date: 7/13/2014 11:56:00 AM
Woohhooo Grats Nette, another masterpiece :)
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Date: 7/12/2014 8:10:00 AM
Nice win Nette,,...pd
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Date: 7/12/2014 4:19:00 AM
Nette a beautiful description of the path wid lovely metaphors ! Congrats on huge win!
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Date: 7/11/2014 8:12:00 PM
A dreamy dance among the wee wee hours. Where fantasy reigns with its mystic showers. Congrats and thanks for a wonderful sleep. Peace. :)
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Date: 7/11/2014 6:33:00 PM
nette, a minute, beautiful description of the path for search of your peace. goes as my fav. congrats for top win. Mohan
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Date: 7/11/2014 2:46:00 PM
Lovely Nette...a dream like flow to this beauty
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Date: 7/11/2014 2:38:00 PM
Well done, Nette. I liked the unseen bushes compared to ghosts metaphor in particular. Cheers, Roy
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Date: 7/11/2014 12:57:00 PM
Nette, each line so beautiful. Congratulations.
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Date: 7/11/2014 12:56:00 PM
- Congratulations on your winning poem, Nette !!!!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 7/11/2014 12:03:00 PM
Galing Netter..:) love your second stanza best!! :) MABUHAY ang ka Nette..:) hugs will see you soon..:)
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Date: 7/11/2014 10:31:00 AM
Congrats on a great win, Nette my friend!!. Love the images!!.. Hugs.. Arlene
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Date: 7/11/2014 10:29:00 AM
Just magic nette! Congrad's on your Win Light & Love
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Date: 7/7/2014 8:17:00 AM
You can always immerse yourself in nature and speak as if you are a part of it. What a wonderful picture you have painted with this poem.
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Date: 7/6/2014 7:44:00 AM
This is another good take on this picture poem, Nette. Your path could hopefully lead to peace, especially that of mind. gl in contest. // paul
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Date: 7/11/2014 12:52:00 PM
back for another read ... and with congratulations!
Date: 6/25/2014 3:24:00 PM
Stunningly beautifu, Nettel. Sure to take top spot. Lainie
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Date: 6/24/2014 8:38:00 AM
a very lovely picture about forest.... super-like it friend Nette...thanks for sharing. it's been month for being away on PS coz' I'm so busy and lazy ;) thanks for your nice comment on my poem. Have a blessed day always :) ;)
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