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I Know the Land

I know the land where the lemon trees flower
Where the sun paints a panorama by the hour
While its light caresses each curve of the land
Dispersing golden rays on sea and sand

I know the land with intoxicating blooms 
Where love and romance forever looms
While breezes migrate perfumes and birds
Over miles of castles and luscious orchards

I know the land where sunsets glow
More spectacular than any rainbow
With colors only akin to the divine
Notorious to inebriate a lot like wine

I know the land when it rings midnight
The infinite sky fills with stars so bright
And the goddess moon makes her ascent
Blessing each and all under the firmament



Read on air by invitation  ~  February 27, 2022  'POETS HARBOUR'

AP:  Honorable Mention 2022, Honorable Mention 2021, Honorable Mention 2021

Submitted on August 2, 2018 for contest EARLY AUGUST 2018 PREMIERE sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 7TH
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Knowlton Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 10:19 AM
Love the flow and the glow Line. Beautiful imagery.
Gauthier Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 11:07 AM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Charlie. Most appreciated.
Wolf Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 3:50 PM
This is soooo beautiful, Line! Such fresh, stunning imagery. I'm captivated. It's a fave for me --- not to mention a well-deserving winner (except that I think the list might have been accidentally turned upside down). Best always, Gershon
Gauthier Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 4:38 PM
Thank you for your much appreciated visit and touching omment, Gershon. Most appreciated.
Gentry Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 7:14 PM
Congratulations on your win! :)
Gauthier Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 8:19 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Susan.
Mcguire Avatar
July 11, 2018 at 11:35 PM
Very Nice! This poem took me on a ride.
Gauthier Avatar
July 12, 2018 at 12:28 AM
Thank you so much for your lovely tour, Timothy.
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