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Mangrove Disco

Khaki lapped mangroves, sun bouncing transferred Journeys bright flashes along branches texture Conveyerbelt spot lights glide, bright pattern superb Bath tidal shallow travels water's gold reflection High heat subdued by horse tail tassled foliage Sea loving pine hung in bunches, long drapes swung Salty silt bed rigid roots drink in river knowledge Steady light slide show rhythms calm dance among Hectic city spectacle, hulk forty storey bulk surly Gaped naked windows glare against cement facade Dominate diminished dunes, emit shadows early Rough road map arms umbrella mangroves in mirage A million miles distance gifted in fifty metre gap Delicate crescent of white sand, best spot on globe Display of unreal critters crawl warm yellow sap Dappled place of sanctuary spurs disco bulb strobe 25th September Gold Coast, Australia

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/1/2020 4:36:00 PM

Hello Sigrid … nicely described indeed Sigrid. Mangroves should always be protected as they are the nursery for sea life - thank you Sigrid - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/30/2020 8:29:00 PM

I am reaching out to Lindsay Laurie right now. He's a real Aussie; he's just got to read this super-descriptive write. You've really brought the Gold Coast to pulsating life, Sigrid. Thanks, Gershon

Sigrid Ermine
Date: 9/30/2020 10:00:00 PM

Gee, sure it's not terribly worthy, just a mangrove moment. Thanks for your sweetness, Gershon...

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/25/2020 5:56:00 PM

like a big ball of a dance, sigrid... a bouyant poem indeed... been to sydney and loved the place!...huggs

Sigrid Ermine
Date: 9/26/2020 5:27:00 PM

Thank you, Nette.... Yes, Sydney has many stunning beaches... Hugs, loving your poems atm.

John Watt

Date: 9/25/2020 2:26:00 PM

These images keep flashing not unlike a disco ball and strobe light... so much observation filtered through your abundant imagination. Love you alliterations, especially "Dominate diminished dunes". While many of us are bemoaning the end of summer, you are celebrating the beginning of spring - I raise a toast to your fabulous poetry and a terrific spring down under!

Sigrid Ermine
Date: 9/25/2020 3:27:00 PM

Hi John. Yes, as mundane a topic it is, while on holiday, it teams with lighheartedness. Thank you for reading.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 9/25/2020 10:21:00 AM

This place you describe sounds so inviting dear poet. Thank you for sunnying up my day.

Sigrid Ermine
Date: 9/25/2020 3:25:00 PM

Thank you so much, Pixie Dust! Hope all is well for you, pray the fires have spared lives, and have subsided.

David Kavanagh

Date: 9/25/2020 2:12:00 AM

So jealous Sigrid you paint a beautiful picture perfect postcard scene, 4 degrees C here in Dublin this morning or night where you are, thanks for your ray of sunshine gives me hope, cheers David

Sigrid Ermine
Date: 9/25/2020 5:34:00 AM

Four degrees is way too low, - with Winter heading for you, even your violin strings of sadness will freeze!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/24/2020 6:38:00 PM

a lot of really great imagery. Love those kinds of places!

Sigrid Ermine
Date: 9/24/2020 8:59:00 PM

Indeed! Big beach today... Thank you for stopping in, Andrea.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/24/2020 3:19:00 PM

Very descriptive and expressive work. Enjoyed reading it. Sara

Sigrid Ermine
Date: 9/24/2020 3:50:00 PM

Thank you, Sara. Not sure if down for editing. Thanks for look in!