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Limitless Lanterns

Oh,sturdy beloved amber street lanterns,

        Covered with cold tears from heaven this night.

        Standing stalwart before our warm homes,

        No matter how roughly the winds do blow!

        No huge, blinding citified lamps, not at all.

        These beloved,amber lights, but five feet tall.

        Loving their residents, each blessed night.

        Friendly, welcoming lanterns, they.

        That make my heart amber-glow,

         At the close of the each blessed day!

                     
                   March 16, 2020
                     3am PST

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Ann Gilmour

Date: 3/17/2020 7:03:00 PM

Such a delightful write and you have truly brought to life this magical sight dear Panagiota - thank you! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/17/2020 8:51:00 PM

Thank you Ann. I am a simpleton...impressed by the smallest things)))) Isolated Panagiota~ following rules for once,

M. L. Kiser

Date: 3/16/2020 8:52:00 PM

This is quite a soothing night scene you've penned.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/17/2020 4:19:00 PM

Good to know I was able to do this! Thank you Panagiota xx

Arturo Michael

Date: 3/15/2020 7:13:00 PM

Something about those lights...they talk to you and you to it...Nice idea

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2020 9:27:00 PM

Hello there, Arturo! You catch the spirit of the lights exactly! Grateful for your time and thoughts.... Panagiota xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/15/2020 5:03:00 PM

Such a welcoming sight they are glowing in the darkness. Makes you feel good.. Hope alls well. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2020 9:24:00 PM

Greetings, Tom! So joyful I was able to communicate this joy I see each evening in words. You apparently know what I feel.-)) Everything's coming up roses, as they say. The flowers are blossoming outside my living room, not roses...but some white flowers that have the scent of magnolia. Beautiful, totally! God's hands at work! Keep writing your excellent poetry, do! Thank you for asking how I was faring! Panagiota xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/15/2020 3:18:00 PM

what a sweet tribute to these kinds of street lanterns. You are such a good poet who can write on any topic, Panagiota.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2020 3:49:00 PM

Andrea, a total honor to receive a comment from a poet of your caliber, status and experience! You do have a point about me, about me..tee-hee! Panagiota xx

Quoth Theraven

Date: 3/15/2020 12:34:00 PM

The low iron streetlamps remind me of Charles Dickens and his stories. When the last of the incandescent bulbs goes out, there will be a loss. Let your heart glow bright this day Panagiota. -Richard

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2020 1:36:00 PM

Richard~ incandescent lightbulbs are coming back to the USA...zowie. Love your bright comparison to the works of Dickens! Utterly charming... My heart is glowing brightly, how did you know?-)) A beautiful wish, by the way. Thank you, dear poet and friend! Panagiota xx

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/15/2020 12:16:00 PM

Just gives one a warm glow, well done Panagiota...

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2020 1:30:00 PM

If only I had an image to add...cannot add. On an old iPad. They are almost like having a Christmas tree that we light when it is dark. I love your comment, like totally! Thanking you... Panagiota xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/15/2020 9:23:00 AM

I wish these amber lanterns were all over the world, so we would remember our oneness and our humanness. Great job my friend!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/15/2020 1:23:00 PM

Caren~ your comment shows the amber glow I sense in you. Indeed, your call for oneness is a compassionate one. Thank you for another visit- you delightful being. Panagiota xx