Dale Gregory Cozart Poet Ekphrasis

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Lemon Afternoon

The incendiary wick
of a lemon afternoon
flickers in the lime lagoon
as sunset breathes fire,
tangerine scorching
lilting melon waters
until incandescence
drowns in dusk's indigo 
and coconut hills rise
to cerulean shadows,
when night whispers 
in plantain lanterns
swaying in the slender trees.

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CayCay Godwin July 28, 2018 at 1:11 AM If possible, please send me a map to this beautifully enchanted place as born of a wonderful imagination connected to a gifted pen. A joy I'd like to recall in dreams - oh, to only have a memory. A Wow gem! Poetry hugs ... CayCay Dale Gregory Cozart July 28, 2018 at 8:24 AM Thanks very much, CayCay!

Joseph May July 23, 2018 at 1:10 PM Beautifully penned, Congrats on your win Dale Gregory Cozart July 23, 2018 at 1:57 PM Thanks, Joseph.

L. J. Carber July 18, 2018 at 9:08 AM Congrats Dale-- and I really liked how you transformed 'fruit' into poetry!!! Dale Gregory Cozart July 18, 2018 at 9:37 AM Thanks, LJ!

Susan Gentry July 16, 2018 at 9:53 PM Congratulations on your #1 win! Enjoyed this color and flowing poem. Well done! Dale Gregory Cozart July 17, 2018 at 8:06 AM Thank you, Susan.

Andrea Dietrich July 16, 2018 at 5:36 PM gorgeous as ever. Brevity in multi colors! Dale Gregory Cozart July 16, 2018 at 5:48 PM Thanks very much, Andrea.

Gregory Richard Barden July 16, 2018 at 5:20 AM Sincere congratulations on your win in Brian's contest, Dale - blessings and keep up the good work, my friend! (Hey - I'm going to start limiting the amount of italicized poems that I post so perhaps you'll read them again, haha! Not all, but some!). :-) Dale Gregory Cozart July 16, 2018 at 8:02 AM Thanks so much, Greg.

Virginia Waters July 15, 2018 at 4:54 PM another colour feast - so good for soul health - love always Dale Gregory Cozart July 15, 2018 at 5:00 PM Thanks, Virginia!

Susan Ashley July 15, 2018 at 3:27 PM Dale, I’m held spellbound by the enchantment of your stunning poetry.. simply luscious! Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved win.. ~Susan Dale Gregory Cozart July 15, 2018 at 3:58 PM Thanks so much, Susan.

Casarah Nance July 15, 2018 at 1:51 PM Very descriptive and well written. congrats! Dale Gregory Cozart July 15, 2018 at 2:04 PM Thank you, Casarah.

Heidi Sands July 15, 2018 at 8:17 AM Beautiful and smooth to read Dale.! Congratulations for your win :) Dale Gregory Cozart July 15, 2018 at 8:20 AM Thanks, Heidi.

Charlie Smith July 14, 2018 at 10:56 AM Wonderful scene Dale, well done... Dale Gregory Cozart July 14, 2018 at 11:25 AM Thank you, sir!

Lyric Man July 13, 2018 at 4:19 PM Dale, I like your Lemon Affernoon! Dale Gregory Cozart July 13, 2018 at 4:30 PM Thanks so much, Lyric Man!

Harry Horsman July 13, 2018 at 3:24 PM You really do take one there, Dale..love this. Harry

Anne-Lise Andresen July 13, 2018 at 8:06 AM - Really beautifully described, Dale :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Dale Gregory Cozart July 13, 2018 at 8:13 AM Thanks, AL!

Connie Marcum Wong July 13, 2018 at 4:53 AM This poem left me breathless Dale! Your imagery is a feast for the eyes, painted with your palette of divine colors. I love this beauty. I must Fave it as well. : ) Dale Gregory Cozart July 13, 2018 at 7:53 AM Thanks so much, Connie.

Jan Allison July 13, 2018 at 3:02 AM Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous Dale, your use of colour and imagery is divine:-) into my faves:-) hugs Jan xx Dale Gregory Cozart July 13, 2018 at 7:54 AM Thanks very much, Jan!

Eve Roper July 12, 2018 at 8:57 PM Great imagery, Dale, and the photo is exquisite ... Dale Gregory Cozart July 13, 2018 at 7:54 AM Thank you, Eve.

Darlene De Beaulieu July 12, 2018 at 8:25 PM hello Dale Gregory Cozart, I enjoyed the picture you showed with your poem.it is a beautiful scene. I closed y eyes for a second just to picture this scene. Enjoyed this poem. Have a nice evening my friend. Dale Gregory Cozart July 12, 2018 at 8:37 PM Thank you, Darlene.