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Going, Going, Green

It's a quiet place, beneath a grassy hill,
Where the moonlight spills on whippoorwill.

And flowers of apricot, maroon and mauve,
Crowd the blues and yellows, at sunlit cove.

On a large flat rock, at the watery edge,
I'm at golden hour, feet dangling a ledge,

Scents of sea and summer blended with sun,
Permeate the moments, like sunset visions.

This is my sanctuary, my cove by the sea,
A place of green butterflies and honeybee.

I go there to meditate in the sunlit bliss,
And at times to encounter firefly reminisce!

Often I will sketch the gorgeous scenery, 
Lost to this world in an ocean of greenery.


Written on August 17, 2020
For: Sanctuary Poetry contest
Sponsored by: Silent One

Copyright © Evelyn Judy Buehler | Year Posted 2020

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Gershon Wolf Date: 8/23/2020 3:19:00 PM Back with congrats to you, Evelyn, on your winner in the contest with your special, sacred sanctuary. Blessings and Bliss, Gershon Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 8/23/2020 5:17:00 PM I really enjoyed this contest. Its topic and submissions (including yours), were so interesting. Thank you for your warm words and congratulations. Blessings. :)

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 8/23/2020 7:17:00 AM This is so calming to read Evelyn. The lessons nature gives us are soothing to the soul and you capture that feeling here. Congratulations! Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 8/23/2020 8:38:00 AM Thank you very much for your joy inspiring words, Linda. Blessings. :)

Silent One Date: 8/22/2020 6:02:00 AM Sounds lovely and nature does this to us, i find those that do not have a connection with nature, do not really understand life... lovely poem.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 8/22/2020 10:45:00 AM I suppose that is because nature is a part of us, and we are a part of it. I would like to offer my profound thanks for the honor of a placement in your amazing contest, and for your kind words. It has been an interesting and rewarding experience. :)

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/17/2020 8:37:00 PM I am all in favor of these kind of sanctuaries, Evelyn... For they truly are sacred, as you've poetically penned yours. Gorgeous! Thanks, Gershon Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 8/17/2020 8:45:00 PM Thank you for the wonderful sentiments, Gershon. Time spent with nature is time well spent. :)

Sam Kauffman Date: 8/17/2020 4:28:00 PM Evelyn, your words just ooze peace and solitude. I love the "ocean of green!" It is a special place painted by your words. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 8/17/2020 5:30:00 PM Thank you so much, Sam, for the happy thoughts and good luck wishes. I am glad this poem resonated with you. :)

Caren Krutsinger Date: 8/17/2020 3:34:00 PM This is a gorgeous sanctuary. I can smell those fragrant flowers. Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 8/17/2020 5:32:00 PM Thank you, Caren. I think one of the nicest things about flowers is their fragrance. :)

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 8/17/2020 2:57:00 PM Isn't it beautiful when we can dream away an hour beneath the greenery of life, and hold pen in hand, thank you for the lovely poem today, God bless . Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 8/17/2020 3:08:00 PM It was my great pleasure! Those are surely the happiest of times, when we experience peace and joy in nature's bliss. Thank you for the lovely comment. Blessings.