Suzanne Delaney Poet Free verse

Observation From a Living Room Window: On Koko Isle

Looking out, everything but the mountains
seems affected by wind today
It drives the sea green water that divides 
our little island from the other bay
Coconut palm leaves, wildly sway 
color and movement, vibrant, alive

Hedges shimmer, verdant with flowers
Tropical warmth between blowing showers
And, under cloud shadows, at the foot
of the Koolaus- 

one sunlit meadow

 Suzanne Delaney

when reading Koolous [ it is 3 syllables ko- o- laus ]

11/20/2015	 
For the contest, Any Poem, sponsor, Broken Wings

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Line Gauthier May 28, 2021 at 8:22 PM Beautiful and exotic ~

Timothy Hicks February 18, 2016 at 11:44 PM You live in such a beautiful place, no wonder it inspires beautiful observations. You might have to explain to me what Koolaus are though ... not familiar with Hawaiian!

Poet Destroyer A December 25, 2015 at 10:53 PM Hi Suzanne, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year May all your days shine and dreams come true. :) Every day should be a day with family and friends. I appreciate everyone. Sorry to all those I have taken for granted. SHAME ON ME. I promise, 2016 will be a new me. Merry Christmas!!! May the true meaning of the holiday season fill your heart and home. Always & Forever ~LINDA~ Suzanne Delaney December 28, 2015 at 4:27 PM Hello PD: I have never felt left out by you. Only uplifted. I am suffering some health problems right now {read blog } if you have time. Sending love and reciprocating wishes. SuZ

Lindsay Laurie December 23, 2015 at 12:09 AM Hello Suzanne... a lovely scene painted with words Suzanne - Lindsay Suzanne Delaney December 28, 2015 at 4:28 PM Hi Lindsay: Hope to visit your poems soon. They never fail to cheer me up. Hugs, SuZ

James Inman December 6, 2015 at 7:56 AM Beautiful inviting write, Suzanne. I love windy days, especially by the ocean. Suzanne Delaney December 30, 2015 at 1:11 PM Thankyou James: These moments are meant to share. I appreciate your visit, SuZ

Andrea Dietrich December 5, 2015 at 7:18 PM this is gorgeous, Suzanne. I love when you write this way. Suzanne Delaney December 30, 2015 at 1:13 PM Thanks Andy: When Nature presents itself I am compelled to respond. Hugs, SuZ

Tim Ryerson December 1, 2015 at 6:02 AM What a view! I can see this snapshot you have created in my mind and I have to say, LUCKY YOU! Beautifully done my friend - Tim Suzanne Delaney December 30, 2015 at 1:16 PM Dear Tim, Thankyou: Been incapacitated these last couple of months. One health crisis after another. Thank goodness for excellent medical care I am getting back on my feet. My shingles have me confined to home but the meds have helped considerably with the extreme discomfort. Thanks again for your visit and good wishes. SuZ

Richard Lamoureux November 30, 2015 at 9:28 AM Sound like an amazing place to be. Suzanne Delaney December 30, 2015 at 1:19 PM Dear Richard: How could I overlook returning your great comment. My only excuse is health misgivings. Have a wonderful New Year with everything you hope for coming true. Say Hi to Mama Bear, Thanks for your visit, always. SuZ

Connie Marcum Wong November 29, 2015 at 11:11 PM Oh Suz, this is a fave for me. I would envision it the same, even though I have seen what you are describing, because your imagery is so vivid. This is beautiful my friend. I, of course, welcome our cooler weather. Hugs, Connie Suzanne Delaney November 29, 2015 at 11:25 PM Thanks Connie: How strange...I was commenting on one of your poems at exactly the same time. Great minds.....SuZ

Paul Callus November 25, 2015 at 10:53 AM Delightful imagery that showcases Hawaiian beauty. I can picture this perfectly in my mind; would make a beautiful painting. #7 Well done:) Regards // paul Suzanne Delaney November 29, 2015 at 11:26 PM Glad you enjoyed it Paul: Thanks for your lovely comments. Regards, SuZ

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 25, 2015 at 6:50 AM Suzanne, inviting soothing scenery!!! You brought me there!!! breathtakingly beautiful!~Olive Eloisa =`) Suzanne Delaney November 29, 2015 at 11:27 PM Hi OliveI sure appreciate you reading and commenting. SuZ

Eileen Manassian November 24, 2015 at 2:24 PM Oh....made me want to be there, Suz. :) Lovely imagery. Forgive my ignorance, but where is this isle? It's what I imagine Hawaii would look like. Thanks for your recent visit to my blog. I'm grateful for your kind comments. Suzanne Delaney November 24, 2015 at 3:41 PM Yes Eileen: You guessed right. It is a man-made Island in Hawaii Kai. Kai means by the sea. SuZ

Viv Wigley November 23, 2015 at 1:12 AM As I gaze out on a bleak, bare lawn just above freezing, I can only wish I was there with you, Suz. Lovely wtier. Viv x ps- hope you're doing ok or better. Suzanne Delaney November 23, 2015 at 11:15 AM Hi Viv: Glad you can escape in your imagination. Keep that one sunlit meadow as agift from me -all winter. Thanks for your friendship. SuZ ps. I am doing well and wrote a Futuristic Christmas poem tee hee

Emile Pinet November 21, 2015 at 12:15 PM I am captured by the images so skillfully developed by the author, you paint a picture with words that brings your experiences alive in the reader's mind and we too can enjoy your view. Beautiful! Emile. #7 Suzanne Delaney November 23, 2015 at 11:13 AM Glad you are enjoying my living room --a kind of meditation for me just being one with nature. Cheers, SuZ