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Gold Gilded Petals

Dawn's light awakened sleepy eyes ~ twas of sunflowers in the meadow greeting their namesake an ochre field in full bloom ~ petals gold gilded Brown-eyed cyclops swaying in the breeze Like turbulent waves in roiling seas Standing upright on stems of great height Sunflowers bow their heads at twilight June 9, 2023 A Monoku, Haiku and 4 Lines of Rhyme Sponsored by Tania Kitchin

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/13/2023 12:57:00 PM

Back with my congrats on this gem

Lin Lane
Date: 6/13/2023 1:22:00 PM

Thank ya, Andrea!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/13/2023 2:16:00 AM

- Congratulations on your lovely poem in the contest, by Tania Kitchin - hugs

Lin Lane
Date: 6/13/2023 7:07:00 AM

Hi Anne-Lise and thanks a lot for your congratulations.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/12/2023 10:18:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Lin:)

Lin Lane
Date: 6/13/2023 7:07:00 AM

Thank you very much, Jo.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 6/12/2023 3:25:00 PM

Lin, congratulations on your first place win with your gorgeous set of poems!

Lin Lane
Date: 6/13/2023 7:07:00 AM

Thank you ever so much for your remarks and honor, Tania!

Jan Allison

Date: 6/12/2023 2:35:00 PM

dropping back with many congrats Lin:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 6/13/2023 7:06:00 AM

Thanks for returning, Jan. Hugs for you!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/11/2023 6:54:00 AM

Brilliant:)

Lin Lane
Date: 6/12/2023 2:31:00 PM

Thanks very much, Jo.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/10/2023 5:27:00 PM

Lin, this is a truly excellent piece! Janice

Lin Lane
Date: 6/10/2023 6:37:00 PM

Thanks so very much, Janice.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/10/2023 12:39:00 PM

Wow, this is a gorgeous set of little poems.

Lin Lane
Date: 6/10/2023 1:16:00 PM

Hi Andrea, and thanks a bunch for liking these.

Mark Koplin

Date: 6/10/2023 7:23:00 AM

It's good to see your poetry cited for its worth, my friend. Hope it does well in the contest.

Lin Lane
Date: 6/10/2023 7:26:00 AM

Hi Mark and thank you for the kind comments. You are missed!

Mike Gentile

Date: 6/10/2023 5:12:00 AM

Lin, your gorgeous tribute to the flower of the sun is just a pleasure to read! Happy Saturday xxoo

Lin Lane
Date: 6/10/2023 6:04:00 AM

To receive compliments on my poetry from you makes any day a happy one. Thanks very much, Mike.

Jay Narain

Date: 6/9/2023 4:50:00 PM

Seems like this website is full of great poets. You are also the one. Pem is so nice Sunflower pops up in front of my eyes. You are a winner.

Lin Lane
Date: 6/9/2023 5:01:00 PM

There are many wonderful poets on this site, Jay. I’m honored that you place me among them. Thank you very much.

David Kavanagh

Date: 6/9/2023 3:04:00 PM

What a poem Lin, a little masterpiece here, I honestly think no photo is required, the abstract imagery works better just absorbing and building the picture in my mind, a beautiful piece, cheers David

Lin Lane
Date: 6/9/2023 5:00:00 PM

David, your POV is one of the ones that’s matters most to me. Jan: you and David are always at my side whatever the circumstances. I never take our friendship for granted

Jan Allison
Date: 6/9/2023 4:15:00 PM

Whatever form she writes Lin's poetry is always exceptional

David Kavanagh
Date: 6/9/2023 4:10:00 PM

I can only speak from my own pov Lin, your poetic imagery is off the scale, and takes my mind way beyond the photo!

Lin Lane
Date: 6/9/2023 3:34:00 PM

I think you’re right, David. No words can gild a lily or a sunflower better than a mind’s eye. I will remove it and leave the vision to my readers. I’m always grateful for your supportive reviews. Thank you!

Jan Allison

Date: 6/9/2023 1:06:00 PM

Oh Lin this is so beautiful - great minds think alike as I mentioned Sunflowers in my poem for the contest too:-) hugs jan xx Ilove the personification especially brown eyed cyclops. hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 6/9/2023 1:57:00 PM

Thank you Jan and we spend so much time together that it’s no wonder our minds wander the same path!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/9/2023 12:56:00 PM

Lin, so beautifully expressed. Lovely word pairings and images that carry each section of your poem. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings!

Lin Lane
Date: 6/9/2023 1:55:00 PM

Hi Sam and thank you so very much for the great comments.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/9/2023 12:55:00 PM

Beautiful flowers they are too Lin, we grow them every year. Hope you're well now enjoy your weekend. Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 6/9/2023 1:54:00 PM

Thanks a bunch and yes they are beauties, Tom. I’m still in recovery mode but feeling a titch better.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 6/9/2023 11:19:00 AM

Oh, gosh, breathlessly gorgeous is your poem Lin. I love sunflowers, they are my favorite flower, and I have never read a more beautiful poem written about them. This would be so beautiful on a painting or print of sunflowers. A fave for certain! <3

Lin Lane
Date: 6/9/2023 11:37:00 AM

Dear BJ. You have become such a sweet friend and I appreciate every kind word you’ve written about my sunflower melange. To their unquestionable beauty… cheers!