On Wings

Gently, the wind ripples my pellucid wings as I silently soar I fly alone, always alone Mockingbirds lulling ancestral melodies of impending slumber Their reverie is not for me, never for me A menagerie of images infuse my senses with immense, intense gratitude Gliding abreast the frangipani scented winds, beholden to the creator O’er fields ~ luscious waves of sun stroked, vermilion painted fauna Swaying, in perfect rhythm, to the whispers of the warm breezes The surreal beauty of twilight tints the stratus with strokes of love I climb the winds then, to heavenly heights … imbued with earthly sensations. ____________________________________________________ January 7, 2018 Written for Contest: 10 Words and 10 Lines Challenge Sponsor: Silent One

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/31/2018 8:41:00 AM

This piece soars!

Judith S
Date: 1/31/2018 3:53:00 PM

Thank you for your visit Richard!! :) ~Judy

Sneha Rv

Date: 1/21/2018 5:03:00 AM

Your poem is enchanting, I love how you made this flow so nicely in free verse.. I find it relatively hard ) Belated congrats on your win, you used the words so beautifully! :)

Judith S
Date: 1/21/2018 4:10:00 PM

Thank you so much for your visit and comments Sneha. Best, Judy

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/12/2018 8:16:00 PM

Judith, you know how much I loved this one. Congrats in the contest. It was so divine!

Judith S
Date: 1/20/2018 7:52:00 PM

Thank you my dear friend Andrea !!! ~ Judy

James Inman

Date: 1/12/2018 1:02:00 AM

An emotional write Judith, beginning with the feeling of lonesomeness and progressing through the use of lovely imagery to the last two lines that speak of a gentle sensuality. Enjoyed your poem.

Judith S
Date: 1/20/2018 7:51:00 PM

Thank you so much for your visit and lovely comments James !!

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/11/2018 7:44:00 PM

I remember this enchanting beauty well, Judy. Congratulations on your excellent placement with your stunning poem. ~Susan

Judith S
Date: 1/15/2018 5:32:00 AM

Thank you so much my lovely friend :)

Joseph May

Date: 1/11/2018 6:18:00 PM

Congrats on your win Judith

Judith S
Date: 1/15/2018 5:32:00 AM

Thank you Joseph !!!

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/11/2018 5:54:00 PM

Lovely poem, Judith. Congrats on your win.

Judith S
Date: 1/14/2018 7:31:00 PM

Thank you so much Line!!

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/11/2018 4:18:00 PM

Hi Susan, It was a pleasure see what you did with the given. You met the challenge and nailed it. This is just beautiful. Congratulations on your winning write:-) Alexis

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/11/2018 3:46:00 PM

Congrats Judy for your fabulous win.

Judith S
Date: 1/11/2018 7:23:00 PM

Thank you Vijay!

Silent One

Date: 1/11/2018 2:38:00 PM

Wonderful imagery Judith, you really painted a picture with your words.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Judith S
Date: 1/11/2018 7:23:00 PM

Thank you Silent One for the inspiring words!!!

Arturo Michael

Date: 1/10/2018 6:20:00 AM

Your last two lines are really beautiful...although this line remained with me,"O’re fields ~ luscious waves of sun stroked, vermilion painted fauna,"

Judith S
Date: 1/10/2018 8:03:00 AM

Dear Arturo ...thank you for your kind words! They've brightened my morning! All the best to you ... ~Judy

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/8/2018 4:52:00 PM

Wow, Judy! This write is a heavenly wonder. Full of beautifully intense imagery woven with ease from the inspiration and use of the required words. My fave line (out of the nine other fave contenders here :) is 'The surreal beauty of twilight tints the stratus with strokes of love' - breathtaking!! A stunner and a winner!! :))) Warmest wishes from frozen Mass :) ~Susan

Judith S
Date: 1/8/2018 6:55:00 PM

Your visits and comments just absolutely make my day!! Thank you Susan! And greetings back at you from just as frozen Connecticut. (until Friday :) !!!!! ~Judy

Joseph May

Date: 1/8/2018 10:53:00 AM

This is simply beautiful Judith...A great write...

Judith S
Date: 1/8/2018 3:50:00 PM

Thank you so very much Joseph ... that is so kind of you! Appreciate your visit!! ~Judy

Arthur Vaso

Date: 1/8/2018 1:52:00 AM

Loved this poem and the photo goes so well with it!

Judith S
Date: 1/8/2018 9:28:00 AM

Thank you so much for your visit Arthur!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/7/2018 7:01:00 PM

OMG , this is the third or fourth amazing poem I have seen so far with the ten words. Wow. I think maybe yours is the best yet!!!

Judith S
Date: 1/7/2018 7:10:00 PM

You are so very kind Andrea!! Always there being supportive! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your visits :) !!!! ~Judy

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/7/2018 4:53:00 PM

Your poem is as beautiful as the picture you posted..very well written, Judy. A winning poem.

Judith S
Date: 1/7/2018 5:04:00 PM

Thank you Vijay! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/7/2018 2:03:00 PM

- This wonderful poem can really bring the reader to "heavenly heights", Judith - A winning poem ... wooow - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Judith S
Date: 1/7/2018 5:04:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise :)