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Grows the Night

Grows the night among turquoise twilight Nocturnal eyes glitter reflections Of pewter stones and silver rivers Ivory tongues lap at liquid air Grows the night a navy canopy Sparks dappled with ink-splattered fireflies Lulling agitated sun to sleep As the sprouting moonrise grows the night. 6/09/20

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Funom Makama

Date: 6/15/2020 3:37:00 PM

Remarkable lines, true words, amazing piece from a very deep and wise mind. I love every bit of this. Great work Michelle

John Watt

Date: 6/11/2020 1:09:00 AM

Like a delicious slice of cheesecake, dense and rich; you savor little bites, and too soon it's gone and you want another. I've read this five times and I want to finish typing this so I can read it again. Transcendent.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/11/2020 9:56:00 PM

Thank you for such a sweet decadent comment, John! (speaking of transcendent...soupmail!)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 6/11/2020 4:58:00 AM

I agree. I had to come back for another slice.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/10/2020 10:38:00 PM

Can I just wrap myself up in this? Please? <3

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/10/2020 1:59:00 PM

Aye, the night grows, but dawn frequently breaks before our eyes have rested! Good luck in the contest! Aloha! Rico

Jenish Somadas

Date: 6/10/2020 12:26:00 AM

Wonderful imagery Michelle.. Lulling agitated sun to sleep.. Lines are beautifully crafted.. Good luck in the contest..

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/9/2020 11:26:00 PM

See you in the Winner's Circle, Michelle. The imagery is sparkling, gleaming...magnificent! :) gw

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/9/2020 7:58:00 PM

So many lovely lines:...Grows the night among turquoise twilight..Of pewter stones and silver rivers...a superb write, Michelle. A delight to read.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/11/2020 9:58:00 PM

You are so kind, I greatly appreciate it!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 6/9/2020 5:31:00 PM

May our nocturnal eyes see the bright stars tonight dear friend. God knows we need them Michelle. x

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/11/2020 9:56:00 PM

We sure do, thanks for commenting, pixie!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/9/2020 5:18:00 PM

Such a vividly descriptive, lovely poem. Great use of personification, Michelle. Janice

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/9/2020 5:23:00 PM

Thank you kindly, Janice-