Dale Gregory Cozart Poet Imagism

Lazy Afternoon

Dozing
on a cream-colored comforter
I care not
for a cacophony
of color
cloistered
near my ear
but vague vestiges
of vanilla whispers
melting
in an ivory bowl


1st Place
Mid Summer Standard Contest
Sponsor:  Brian Strand
7/19/17

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Charlie Smith July 21, 2017 at 8:28 PM Tasty, congratulations Dale, well done...

Curtis Johnson July 21, 2017 at 9:04 AM Congrats on your top placement. Great one. Dale Gregory Cozart July 21, 2017 at 9:07 AM Thanks, Curtis.

Dean Wood July 21, 2017 at 8:05 AM Wow Dale! Somehow I missed this one. This is a clinic. So much to learn from this beautiful piece. A well deserved win and a FAV. - Dean Dale Gregory Cozart July 21, 2017 at 9:00 AM Thanks very much, Dean!

Kim Rodrigues July 21, 2017 at 7:21 AM Such beautiful images, Dale! Saving as fave! Congrats! Dale Gregory Cozart July 21, 2017 at 7:40 AM Special thanks, Kim!!

Bianca Reyes July 20, 2017 at 11:42 PM Congrats on first place. :) what a playful write, very enjoyable. Dale Gregory Cozart July 21, 2017 at 7:39 AM Thanks, Bianca.

Gregory Richard Barden July 20, 2017 at 4:57 PM Wonderful alliteration, Dale, and a beautiful write - congrats on FIRST! Dale Gregory Cozart July 20, 2017 at 4:59 PM Thank, Greg!

Funom Makama June 17, 2017 at 8:58 AM So great and excellent. Three words underrating this magnificient piece which has dragged my mind in the viscose silk of awe to really lack what to say. A definite 7 friend. Dale Gregory Cozart June 17, 2017 at 9:59 AM Thank you very much, sir!

Jan Allison June 14, 2017 at 11:10 AM Mmmm can I get on the sofa with you and share that bowl of ice cream!! A delightful poem Dale:-) hugs jan xx Dale Gregory Cozart June 14, 2017 at 11:42 AM Thanks, Jan. And yes you may!

Sunlite Wanter June 13, 2017 at 6:57 PM Very pretty reading!! Dale Gregory Cozart June 13, 2017 at 7:51 PM Thank you, Sun.

Daniel Turner June 13, 2017 at 5:21 PM Nice alliteration, Dale:) Dale Gregory Cozart June 13, 2017 at 6:31 PM Thanks, Daniel.