Michelle Faulkner Poet Rhyme

Perfume Mirage

Swirling within the Perfume of mirage
As dawn dances down moss hung lanes
Through the silky Poise of camouflage
Canters ebony steeds with Platinum manes
Returning her heart to the salt rimmed Quay
Where that final morning, her sailor stood
Softly beseeching her to come away
With him to the sea, leave her land for good
Between her Quandary of need and pride
She fled to her castle of Quaint stone
Her Quiver of doubt too urgent to hide
Though in the space of oceans, she could have grown
Now she walks the lost shores of faint duets
Her steps weighted by Penance of regrets

2/6/21

Example for my 'Mind Your P's and Q's' contest

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Anisha Dutta February 11, 2021 at 9:58 AM Well composed by you Seems Tough to try. Blessing Michelle Faulkner February 23, 2021 at 8:09 PM Blessings to you also, thank you kindly, Anisha~

Beata Agustin February 10, 2021 at 9:50 PM Wow! Thanks for sharing this... an excellent example of what your contest requires. God bless you. Michelle Faulkner February 23, 2021 at 8:08 PM Thank you, Beata

Gershon Wolf February 7, 2021 at 4:59 PM You make the difficult look so easy, Michelle. This flows so smoothly. Waves of Wonder, gw Michelle Faulkner February 23, 2021 at 8:08 PM Glad you could 'sail' by, gw!

Juliet Ligon February 7, 2021 at 2:24 PM Wow, this is so fluid and beautiful. It will be difficult for others to come up with something as lovely as your example. Michelle Faulkner February 23, 2021 at 8:07 PM You are so kind, I appreciate your visit and comment, Juliet!

Susan Lawrence February 7, 2021 at 12:41 PM Lovely memories...beautiful images... "Now she walks the lost shores of faint duets" love this! All the best, Susan :) Michelle Faulkner February 23, 2021 at 8:07 PM Thank you for the visit and comment, Susan, hope you are well~

Vijay Pandit February 7, 2021 at 7:54 AM Words of impact grace your signature style, Michelle. Awesome, as always. Michelle Faulkner February 23, 2021 at 8:06 PM Thank you kindly, Vijay~

Sigrid Ermine February 7, 2021 at 7:52 AM .... Very eloquent, packs a medieval punch.... I read your poem twice before connecting the Q requirement... It conjures sadness for the maiden.... Unfortunately common scenario.... Congratulations ahead of your sure Win, Michelle.! Michelle Faulkner February 23, 2021 at 8:05 PM It's actually an example for my contest (I am the sponsor) but am pleased you enjoyed it, thanks for commenting!

Joanna Daniel February 7, 2021 at 1:45 AM An awesome poem, Michelle, lovely imagery though sad:) Michelle Faulkner February 23, 2021 at 8:05 PM Appreciate it, Jo, many thanks~

Evelyn Swartz February 6, 2021 at 9:33 PM That is a beautiful poem. I don't know if I can write a poem with the words for the contest however challenge accepted. Evelyn Michelle Faulkner February 12, 2021 at 12:25 PM I hope you enjoy the challenge, Evelyn :)

Robert Pettit February 6, 2021 at 4:43 PM Looks like a good contender for the contest. Good luck with it. Michelle Faulkner February 12, 2021 at 12:25 PM Thanks Robert (I'm actually the sponsor, it's an example of what I'm looking for) but glad you liked it~

Mystic Rose Rose February 6, 2021 at 2:58 PM How precious those furtive moments can be, and then the should have beens kick in, nicely penned dear poet. Thank you for sharing, loved it. Michelle Faulkner February 12, 2021 at 12:24 PM I would rather try, and fail, than live with the regret of never having tried at all~

Andrea Dietrich February 6, 2021 at 1:06 PM Awesome imagery you have used in this sample poem for us, Michelle. that last line rocks it! Michelle Faulkner February 12, 2021 at 12:23 PM That you so much, Andrea, am glad you liked it!

Rico Leffanta February 6, 2021 at 10:33 AM Piquant? Aloha! Rico Michelle Faulkner February 12, 2021 at 12:22 PM Petitely perfect :)

Constance La France February 6, 2021 at 9:54 AM Michelle, a lovely poem and great example for your contest _Constance Michelle Faulkner February 12, 2021 at 12:23 PM Thank you very much, Constance

Alexis Y. February 6, 2021 at 9:24 AM Hi Michelle, What a great for your contest. I will see if I could come with something. Enjoy your day and weekend:-) Alexis Michelle Faulkner February 6, 2021 at 9:34 AM Thanks for stopping by, Alexis, hope you are doing well~