OUTSIDE THE OPEN WINDOW

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Watercolor by Cendrine Marrouat

Poem written in response to this image; poem published at creativeramblings.com for its weekly poetry contest, August 17, 2025.

OUTSIDE THE OPEN WINDOW
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outside the open window,
petals hang like whispers,
dainty eyelashes fluttering~
a soft ballet in the arms
of the zephyr

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Joe Dimino

Date: 8/18/2025 11:25:00 AM

Very lovely, sense with image. Wonderful poetry!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/18/2025 6:04:00 PM

thank you, Joe! Grateful for your visit and comments, Sara

Valsa George

Date: 8/17/2025 9:56:00 PM

'A soft ballet in the arms of zephyr. ' I love it. Petals hanging like whispers--- another beautiful image. Altogether, a poem so soothing !

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/18/2025 6:04:00 PM

awww, thanks dear Valsa! I appreciate your enthusiastic comments...you made my evening, hugs, Sara

Rowena Velasco

Date: 8/17/2025 7:28:00 PM

Such delicate beauty, Sara Your imagery feels like a soft breeze itself, graceful and calming.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/18/2025 6:03:00 PM

thanks for your visit and encouraging comments, Rowena. I'm grateful you found my poem graceful and calming. enjoy your evening, Sara

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/17/2025 2:02:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your write for the pretty picture. Have a blessed/wonderful day writing away.............

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/18/2025 6:02:00 PM

thank you, dear Paula. Appreciate you, hugs, Sara