Koi Pond

a lazy stream meanders under sullen midday sun beneath a rustic wooden bridge regal koi fish ride ceremoniously humbled glistening glittering rippling gentle flowing waves Published in my photo/poetry book ~KOI POND~ 2020 AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on March 29, 2020 for contest STRAND CHOICE T sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 1ST Originally posted on December 4, 2019

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Eve Roper

Date: 3/31/2020 6:41:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Line. Hugs Eve

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/31/2020 8:35:00 AM

Thanks, Eve. Much appreciated.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/30/2020 12:20:00 PM

To be a fish with no cares. Where do I sign up????? Enjoy your day and win.......

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/31/2020 12:59:00 AM

LOL~ you are on to something, Paula.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 3/30/2020 9:00:00 AM

Succinct yet superb poem. Heartiest congratulations on your deserving top win, Line:-)

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/31/2020 12:59:00 AM

Thanks, Edward. Most appreciated.

Ann Gilmour

Date: 3/30/2020 6:09:00 AM

Congratulations Line on your1st place win In Brian's contest, with this beautifully penned poem - I loved it as it transported me to a peaceful, magical place as I watched in awe the majestic koi - thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/31/2020 12:59:00 AM

Thank you so much, Ann. Most appreciated.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 12/10/2019 4:01:00 PM

Line, I was attracted by the living jewels in your poem's title. Very nice symbolism with stream flowing to bright Koi pond. Many cultures admire Koi fish and associate the brightly colored carp with good luck and perseverance in the face of adversity. -Rich

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/10/2019 6:37:00 PM

Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, Richard. Best wishes.