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Along a shady mangrove through glens of green, I romp around, the air teasing my curly hair; And in a dash , a tiny fowl softly rattles life’s movements: Harkening, harkening as its emerald crown bops Much like the wave of rippled ponds… and I gaze at this divinity of nature, her own secrecy. Lush emerald wings flutter beside me As if to trade stories of the life we own, That my feet prance about beneath an olive sky Gently weaving upon jade grasses on a mound… This kingfisher warbles along tunes of joy and angst Until the olive- varnished trees bow to us. I somehow curtsy wondering how a birdsong’s trill Can hush the mangrove, the entire glen; All harkening in noble silence, undefined by night’s pose While agate eyes of a kingfisher mirrors my own dreams, A lady with cilantro feathers tinged with angst and joy Drooling a canticle of solace… as the bird roams far off into the late, late duskfall. United Colors: Green, Contest for Silent One 3/ 03/ 2016

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Date: 3/14/2016 10:52:00 PM
Nette, Congratulations on your Greenish win. Love LINDA
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Date: 3/3/2016 5:45:00 AM
Beautiful, Nette. Many congrats on your win. Elaine
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Date: 3/2/2016 7:21:00 PM
Nette, beautiful write enjoyed reading congratulations on your win in the contest.
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Date: 3/2/2016 5:41:00 PM
Hi Nette, a write up to your usual high standard, a seven from me. I enjoyed my read in joy. Congratulations on your win in the contest.
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Date: 3/2/2016 3:19:00 PM
Nette, congrats on your placement in the contest, beautifully written :)-luloo
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Date: 3/2/2016 1:09:00 PM
Peacefully descriptive. Nice work
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Date: 3/2/2016 1:06:00 PM
Very serene setting you paint nette...soothing piece
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