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Kingfisher Days

Soaring in orange
kingfisher blue in the sun
beyond red roses
Afternoon has come softly
smothered by the summer heat

Oblivious bird
making the most of each day
by still silver lakes
Trills dawn to sunset curtains
purple and wrapped in diamonds
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Rolland Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 4:08 PM
very nice penning, you always surprise me, enjoyed yann
Buehler Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 5:55 PM
Thank you, Yann. Your words delight. :)
Andresen Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 7:23 AM
- Beautifully described in color, Evelyn :) - hugs
Buehler Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 11:43 AM
Thank you for your kind remarks, Anne-Lise. :) hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 6:02 AM
Love the contrasts of the day, the push and pull - Afternoon has come softly smothered by the summer heat… God bless you, sweet Evelyn!
Buehler Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 11:42 AM
Thank you for your lovely comment, which gives my day a lift, Kim. My very best wishes
Pandit Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 5:13 AM
I see the imagery: Soaring in orange kingfisher blue in the sun... lovely Tanka, Evelyn.
Buehler Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 11:38 AM
Your appreciation brings joy. Thank you.
Meadows Avatar
June 26, 2023 at 10:49 PM
A lovely poem. Well done.
Buehler Avatar
June 27, 2023 at 11:37 AM
Thank you for your gratifying remarks.
Buhagiar Avatar
June 26, 2023 at 10:09 PM
Your poems are always splendid Evelyn. The imagery is so wonderful.
Buehler Avatar
June 26, 2023 at 10:35 PM
Thank you so much for saying so, Victor. My very best wishes.
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