Nature's Art

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Written, June 1, 2025
For The Contest, “Choose A Line 3”
Sponsor, Joseph May ~ 2nd Place

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1758673974/

2025 Poetry Marathon Mile 6 Poetry Contest
Sponsor, Mark Toney ~ 8th Place
Entered, August 10, 2025


The clouds parted like the pursed lips of desire,
opening to a dazzling glow of molten fire,
as rays reflect to cover rippling waves below,
and like a fairyland, the colors blend their flow.

Dear Nature is the painter of the finest art
that marks its motion as it spreads and morphs apart
just like a lovely watercolor's subtle smear
captures a complicated vision, true and clear.

I wonder at the stunning scenes that Nature sprays
with fiery sunsets, spreading out their awesome blaze.
This mystery of what we see lasts a short time,
though the fine art of what we see remains sublime.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 8/16/2025 12:40:00 PM

Dear Sandra, congratulations for your success in Mark's contest with your exceptional poem exalting Nature and her ability to paint sunsets of captivating beauty. Such splendid imagery! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

CayCay Jennings

Date: 8/13/2025 6:04:00 PM

Beautiful poem, Sandra. As you know, I've always admired your pen and this poem exemplifies why. Congratulations on your placement and blessings to me for your placement in my poetry life. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Sandra Haight
Date: 8/15/2025 11:31:00 AM

CayCay, thank you so much for your visit and uplifting comments. I appreciate them very much. Hugs, Sandra

Mark Toney

Date: 8/13/2025 11:00:00 AM

Sandra, your beautiful couplets describe a stunning setting that is well represented by the image you chose. Congratulations on your top 10 win on Mile 6 of my 2025 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 7 has already started.

Sandra Haight
Date: 8/15/2025 11:29:00 AM

Mark, thank you so much for your supportive comments about my poem! I am thrilled to be on your Mile Six winners list! Sandra

Rowena Velasco

Date: 8/13/2025 10:27:00 AM

What a beautiful way to capture the magic of a sunset! I love how your words make the sky feel alive, almost like it’s painting itself in real time. The imagery is vivid and really pulls the reader into that moment of awe. CONGRATULATIONS!

Sandra Haight
Date: 8/15/2025 11:33:00 AM

Rowena, thank you so much for stopping by with your kind, encouraging comments and congratulations! Very much appreciated! Sandra

Joseph May

Date: 6/8/2025 5:38:00 AM

Congrats on your win Sandra, Very nicely penned

Sandra Haight
Date: 8/15/2025 11:33:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph. I liked writing for your contest. Sandra