Ann Peck Poet Quintain (English)

I Breathe

I breathe the new leaves in the Spring,
I breathe the azure of the skies
I breathe the birds on magic wing
I breathe the sunset as it dies,
only to paint a new sunrise.

I breathe Nature in any form:
the rain that falls with gentle grace;
the clouds, the lightning in a storm.
the wooded lands, the open space.
all part of Nature's gilded face

If but once, I could journey far,
and mingle with a Summer day.
to climb the clouds, sit on a star
gaze at Nature's golden display 
that almost takes my breath away.

First Place!

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Andrea Dietrich July 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM Ahh a first place down here. Very well deserved

Mv Venkataraman January 3, 2025 at 12:27 AM Incomparable poetry by a genius/ She has adhered to a perfect rhyme scheme/ She has arranged words remarkably/ The structure is superbly intact/ Glad that a modern poet loving rhymes/And combining with it great meaning also/

Lin Lane November 30, 2024 at 3:44 AM You've written accolades to Nature for the splendor she gives us. Too many take it for granted, but the eyes and hearts of poets never do. Congratulations on your win, Ann. Ann Peck March 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM Thank you, Lin. It's sad that Mother Earth is used and abused by so many. I think she has just about had enough! Thanks for commenting.

Anne E Sangster - K November 29, 2024 at 4:52 PM Oh Ann, I'm so happy to see you won 1st place for your beautiful poem! Congratulations dear friend :-) Hugs Anne xox Ann Peck November 29, 2024 at 5:43 PM Dear Anne, Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and support. They mean so much to me. Hugs to you, too! XXX

Ink Empress November 29, 2024 at 1:35 AM Dear anna peck, this is absolutely gorgeous, and it has been also running through my mind “ I breathe the sunset” and you’ve used it so well here! In such a deep manner, your descriptive way of expressing and flow of this poem really stood out for me, every word woven here is just elegant and soulfully moving. Your love for nature and all that around can be felt through your word weaving! Also love the rhymes, they flow very well: this is a fave for me . thank you for sharing this, congratulations on your first place in my contest, sending you light. Ann Peck November 29, 2024 at 9:30 AM Dear Ink Empress, Thank you so very much. I'm truly overwhelmed by the wonderful, beautiful compliments you have given me! I loved writing for your contest, and, yes, I'm definitely in love with nature!

Paula Goldsmith November 16, 2024 at 7:52 AM I enjoyed reading this wonderful "I breathe" write. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a blessed day/weekend writing away.................. Ann Peck November 17, 2024 at 8:32 AM Thank you, sweet Paula! The poem you wrote is also lovely.

Kim Rodrigues November 15, 2024 at 3:27 PM Beautiful and uplifting! Ann Peck November 16, 2024 at 7:37 AM Thanks so much, Kim!

Anne E Sangster - K November 15, 2024 at 2:25 PM This is absolutely beautiful Ann, and is going right into my favs. To admire, breathe in and feel connected to nature and the cosmos is a wonderful feeling. Hugs Anne xox Ann Peck November 17, 2024 at 2:38 PM Oh, Anne, thank you so much for reading my poems and liking them.:) You're a dear friend.

John Read November 15, 2024 at 12:43 PM The wonders of nature created by God the greatest artist of all, love your poem Ann have a lovely weekend. Xx Ann Peck November 15, 2024 at 12:46 PM Thanks again, John.