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Lilac Dusk

In dusk's umbral mist
phantoms hover 
across August's white embers,
humming their pale lilac chant
through bare trees
chiming with fledgling icicles.

Fields of vestal amethyst
splay past frozen fences
and sepia skeletons
of summer grass.

I listen
to diaphanous lyrics 
of a mauve moon
from my gelid porch,
throwing coffee
from my hot cup
to watch it freeze
in mid air
and fall like rhinestones
on the waiting ground.

Copyright © Dale Gregory Cozart | Year Posted 2018

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/31/2020 1:27:00 PM a beautiful wintery poem to read on a hot July day. I've seen this before but thought I would revist one of your trophy wins. In my mind, half your poems are already trophy winners. Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 7/31/2020 3:10:00 PM Aw, aren't you nice.

Kurt Ravidas Date: 5/19/2019 6:57:00 AM Agreed with Carrie: breath-taking is the very word. Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 5/19/2019 9:24:00 AM Thanks very much, Kurt!

Frances Schiavina Date: 8/13/2018 8:40:00 AM It's a true masterpiece. Congratulations! Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 8/13/2018 9:21:00 AM Thanks, Frances.

Carrie Richards Date: 8/12/2018 3:51:00 PM Wow, ........this is breath-taking poetry. Those last few lines are perfection, Dale. Your trophy is so well deserved :) Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 8/12/2018 4:11:00 PM Thanks, Carrie!

Pandita Sietesantos Date: 8/3/2018 2:58:00 PM It's no surprise that this magnificent piece is number one on the winning chart! What a wonderful spectrum of purple! So beautiful and a fave! Hugs and best regards. Pandita Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 8/3/2018 4:05:00 PM Thank you very much, Pandita.

Charlie Smith Date: 8/3/2018 12:14:00 PM Brilliant work Dale, congratulations... Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 8/3/2018 12:23:00 PM Thank you, Charlie.

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 8/3/2018 11:52:00 AM I have never seen a sunset this color, but the photo and the poem tie it to the cold weather so well. You're an excellent writer, Dale. I must start reading more of your work. Congratulations on a worthy first-place win! Hugs, Carolyn Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 8/3/2018 12:02:00 PM Thanks so much, Carolyn.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/1/2018 3:38:00 PM aha!! I see it was with Brian!! Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 8/1/2018 4:29:00 PM Thanks, Andrea. Yes, it was Brian.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/1/2018 3:37:00 PM wow, on the picture and the poem both. Love the idea of the coffee being thrown and the imagery you created there! I don't know what contest this won in (dawn/dust is not judged yet, is it?) but I see you got a number one, deservedly so. Congratulations! Login to Reply

Susan Gentry Date: 7/31/2018 10:19:00 PM Congratulations on your #1 win. Beautiful imagery. Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 8/1/2018 7:56:00 AM Thank you, Susan.

Sandra Haight Date: 7/31/2018 5:05:00 PM Such beautiful imagery, Dale. Congratulations on your Trophy win! Sandra Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 7/31/2018 5:09:00 PM Thank you very much, Sandra.

Barry Stebbings Date: 7/31/2018 11:20:00 AM Congratulations on you win, Dale, with this delicately painted piece. // Barry Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 7/31/2018 11:28:00 AM Thanks, Barry.

Line Gauthier Date: 7/31/2018 11:17:00 AM Lovely imagery. Congrats on your gold medal win, Dale. Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 7/31/2018 11:28:00 AM Thank you, Line!

Mike Gentile Date: 7/30/2018 1:29:00 PM These are exquisite images, Dale Just beautiful !! Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 7/30/2018 2:15:00 PM Aw, thanks so much, Mike.

Susan Ashley Date: 7/28/2018 8:33:00 PM Such a celebration of beauty in your exquisite poem, Dale. Breathtaking! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 7/28/2018 9:10:00 PM Thanks, Susan.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/28/2018 6:23:00 PM There are so many beauteous wonders in each season. Your ending captures the thrill of of these wonders. It is simply divine! : ) Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 7/28/2018 7:08:00 PM Thank you, Connie!

Jan Allison Date: 7/28/2018 4:18:00 PM gorgeous gorgeous imagery Dale absolutely a gem my friend:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 7/28/2018 4:28:00 PM Thanks very much, Jan.