In a Meadow

On the Rainbow Side of Heaven
 
I watch an ant meander beneath a meadow web 
It reaches up to sip at rainbow-ed dew 

No motion from the spider to wrap this daylight prey 
Her need, by fire-flies, has long been filled .

 Suzanne Delaney

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 5/28/2021 4:37:00 PM
Love the tribute to time standing still as you invite us to watch with you this little ant as it goes about its business.
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Date: 4/26/2013 7:40:00 PM
Excellent, Suzanne, I can picture this lovely spider and the husk of her meal.
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Date: 4/25/2013 6:15:00 AM
This being my favorite topic I am taking this Poem first my friend. You have almost painted a unique landscape filled with the beauty of Rainbow colors and refreshing beauty of dew drops. Even smaller insects like ants and spiders too have found a place in your unique scene. Great write my friend and thank you for your precious words on my Poem "Be Aware of the Moving Azgar" Love and best wishes always....Ravindra.... Suzanne Delaney
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Date: 4/25/2013 1:01:00 AM
Wow, what a unique picture you paint. This can be taken in a lot of different ways, but that's why I like it. Very abstract. Best of luck in the contest!
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Date: 4/24/2013 5:15:00 PM
I like this poem...it is beautiful. I like the imagery and symbols used in this piece
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Date: 4/24/2013 3:34:00 PM
nice words up there ;}
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Date: 4/24/2013 3:02:00 PM
Surely there's a Japanese poetic form somewhere that will match these beautiful, spare lines... Jack
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Date: 4/24/2013 12:24:00 PM
Dear Xegrakio POETESS, S-N, S U Z. A Lucky Ant on the "Rainbow side of Heaven" Are YOU on the "Rainbow side of Heaven" in YOUR Previous Post. I Hope so. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Loyal Poet, S-P, and Friend...HG
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Date: 4/24/2013 3:13:00 AM
Excellent. Well written. Enjoyed. Tfs
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Date: 4/24/2013 1:03:00 AM
ahh, this is very clever. the ant escapes on the rainbow side of heaven. me likes!
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Date: 4/23/2013 10:59:00 PM
Beautifully written! luv,Deb
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