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For Joseph May's Paint a Picture poetry contest

This image reminded me of when my grandma used to sit on the veranda and rock gently on her armchair... However, she did not live by the sea....

Image 1. As platinum clouds drift by, sea breeze in early evening, kisses ripples on incoming tide. Dusk's sun reflects upon veranda, as nanna's armchair rocks gently.

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/21/2024 6:19:00 AM

Congratulations SO this poem is so perfect as you thoughtfully selected words that immediately illustrates the picture in ones minds eye. What a lovely scene for your nana to look upon in her later years. You are a loving family man. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Tonye George

Date: 7/20/2024 3:16:00 PM

Congratulations on your lovely win Dear, Silent One.

Karen Jones

Date: 7/20/2024 11:55:00 AM

Belated congratulations on your win! This is beautiful and very peaceful.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/18/2024 8:30:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading "Paint a Picture." A wonderful story told in just 5 lines... Have a great day writing away..................

Joseph May

Date: 7/18/2024 5:41:00 AM

Congrats on your win Silent, Very nicely penned

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/17/2024 5:19:00 PM

A sweet personalization of “Nanna’s armchair.” Congrats, Silent!

Tom Woody

Date: 7/17/2024 8:35:00 AM

Beautiful word portrait you've constructed here. Peaceful

Tonye George

Date: 7/16/2024 10:00:00 PM

The picture made me think of my granddad and it's so fresh because he just left us. I didn't want to worry my emotional sensitivity. Nicely written as always Dear Silent. They do enjoy their time sitting and just pondering about life, family and nature. The peace you see on their faces when they rock it, before grandchildren come running around. Cheers.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/16/2024 4:25:00 PM

Maybe I need to redo mine!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/16/2024 4:24:00 PM

Oh man. I couldn't tell if it was a rocking chair bot now that I look more closely , I think I see it. Also the fact it was a sea view. Did not even enter my mind. I think I was too caught up in remembering my grandpa on a farm. Good one, S.O.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/16/2024 11:07:00 AM

Hi SO! This truly is a poetic picture of the prompt. Beautiful images of "platinum clouds" and "incoming tides." Wonderfully written tribute to your grandmother in a picture of serenity! Best wishes for the contest. I have a feeling this is a winner! Blessings!

Paige Hind

Date: 7/16/2024 10:52:00 AM

Gorgeous imagery here! Wow, I want to vanish into your picture, words and image, lol- :)

Jay Narain

Date: 7/16/2024 10:10:00 AM

Nice poem. I will enjoy the rocking chair on verandah like that.

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 7/16/2024 7:22:00 AM

Very beautiful read!

Valsa George

Date: 7/15/2024 9:49:00 PM

I love this. Beautiful description of the sea side resort and the rocking chair where your grandma used to relax in the evenings. The things used by the dear departed ones can rouse a lot of fond memories in us.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/15/2024 7:35:00 PM

S. O., this is such a lovely, descriptive poem. I especially like the last line! Janice

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/15/2024 6:57:00 PM

She must have been your sea breeze dear poet, near ocean or not, her memory still waves the air around you, and your sweet sweet mind. Thanks for sharing S, winning wishes on the wings of a dove :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/15/2024 4:36:00 PM

poignant lines dominate your overall imagery, S...we share the same sentiments: grrreat job!

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/15/2024 4:17:00 PM

Nicely phrased. Very calming and wholesome. Well done.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/15/2024 3:37:00 PM

Hello silent One, I love this poem. It will be my fav. You have painted a lovely scene with your words. Enjoy byour evening my friend. /Darlene/

Karen Jones

Date: 7/15/2024 3:22:00 PM

Beautiful as everyone says! You’re sure to do well in the contest! Good luck!

Deb M

Date: 7/15/2024 2:08:00 PM

Just beautiful S.O with a tinge of melancholy! Debx

Ink Empress

Date: 7/15/2024 1:57:00 PM

How beautiful and evocative this is, i thought of my grandpa when i saw this picture and i really love how descriptive your take is. Perfectly describes what you can see in the picture prompt. I especially love “ kisses ripples on incoming tide. Dusk's sun reflects upon veranda,” stunning and poignant write, one that also emanates nostalgia and grief, In the most eloquent manner. Its amazing how one can say so much in just five lines, but its you, So there is no surprise there. Best wishes