I Follow Them -The Myriads

I love the myriads of mystic stream, and so I wade into their wonder flow and drift with them as if inside a dream. I follow them wherever they may go. I long to know their depths and be immerged, to feel them fresh and singing in my soul; to grasp them well, at times, I can be purged. They glisten gold as fish among a shoal. Immortal, they are yesteryear’s. . . Today they tell the tales of old that never died. I catch the ones with which I wish to play, rejoicing when they take me for a ride. . . When grouped uniquely they can soar like birds. I’ll follow them forever - shining words! *Not sure what to put in my note except that I sometimes try to emulate classic poets such as Emily Dickinson. For the Ars Poetica Poetry Contest of Thomas Martin
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Watt Avatar
August 12, 2020 at 1:11 PM
Like the person below said, you are Top Cat! AWESOME sonnet, my friend. Nice classical feel to it, it was a mystery what you were referring to (myriads of what?) until the last word, which kept me in intrigued suspense. Then I had to read it all over and say, oh yes! I love that in poetry; the surprise end that makes you want to revisit it with a new perspective. I love that you were talking about WORDS like they were a magic carpet ride. A FAVE for me, so happy I saw this. Hugs ~ John
Roberts Avatar
June 9, 2015 at 4:35 PM
Andrea this is a top spot write, Loved it .....Seren
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June 9, 2015 at 12:03 PM
ANDREA, you are awesome... SKAT
Allison Avatar
June 9, 2015 at 3:48 AM
such a beautifully penned sonnet Andrea many congrats on your top spot:-) Hugs jan xx
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June 8, 2015 at 11:13 PM
Andrea, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Always ~LINDA~
Das Avatar
June 8, 2015 at 9:39 PM
I love sonnets. This one is amazingly awesome. The best I have read in a long time. Congratulations on your win.
Lawless Avatar
June 8, 2015 at 4:56 PM
Andrea the subtle metaphor of "fin and feathers" culminating in that last flirtation. I gotta go with "what's his name"...Brilliant!! Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!
Yvonne Avatar
November 14, 2014 at 3:25 PM
Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!
Devnath  Avatar
January 11, 2012 at 1:56 PM
Smiling face, always smile. Congrats on your superb win. Loved it. bl
Prabhu Avatar
January 11, 2012 at 11:03 AM
simply outstanding...congrats...
Poet Avatar
January 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Another excellent Sonnet from you.Congratulations on your win.
Neels Avatar
January 11, 2012 at 10:01 AM
You bring so much joy with this form Andrea, I just love the images! Congratulations on your awesome first place win in Brian's contest :) love Wilma
Falotico Avatar
January 11, 2012 at 5:56 AM
A great write and win for you.. SO happy to see your name up on the top....luv n hugs Michael
Brown Avatar
January 11, 2012 at 5:27 AM
Congratulations on the win in Brian's "Show Me" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Lefanue Avatar
January 11, 2012 at 2:55 AM
Congratulations on your win, Andrea. Very imaginative write - I enjoyed it very much! Hugs, Maureen :)
Onclaud Avatar
January 11, 2012 at 12:11 AM
you wow me, andie.. lovely tale with super cheers to you for the fine win!..:) huggs!
Quigley Avatar
January 10, 2012 at 10:48 PM
Nicely written Andrea. Congratulations
Sherman Avatar
January 10, 2012 at 7:41 PM
Great write..congrats!
Richards Avatar
January 10, 2012 at 6:50 PM
You make it look so easy, as a sonnet writer, you are the queen! :) Congratulations !
Sweetheart Avatar
January 10, 2012 at 6:43 PM
CONGRATS ANDREA ON FIRST PLACE WIN..LUV ..
Johnson Avatar
January 10, 2012 at 6:01 PM
Very nice Andrea. Congratulations. You had me puzzled until the last two lines. Love, Joyce
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April 1, 2011 at 8:12 AM
What an ending to this excellent Sonnet Andrea!Enjoyed---kash
Onclaud Avatar
December 10, 2010 at 10:14 AM
HATS OFF on your win, andrea! hugggs, nette
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December 9, 2010 at 3:10 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Brown Avatar
November 23, 2010 at 9:53 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrea in the "Poetry Panorama" contest hosted by Linda-Marie. Love, Carol
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