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I was a happy, fluent linguist, fruitfully helping revive endangered languages, As colorful rainbows walk across the sky, in buttery hours, turned languorous. I enjoyed doing practical fieldwork, and establishing useful literary programs, As the honeysuckle sun loves to found days, in silver and gold time, so grand. Verbal interactions were very rewarding, like a dawn purple martin serenade, As the orange sun rolls across the sky, to highlight roses and plans we made. Fluent friends and I fascinated tangerine summer, when flourishing is in favor, Like the long nights of luminous sparkle, in a house of deep evergreen nature. Far-flung family chased festive seasons, visiting as rough weather turned fair, Like full fledged fast migrations, of pretty, multicolored birds of turquoise air. I lived in a house of incessant chatter, of birdsong, and sunset loving crickets, Like the dalliance between color and light, or bees and blooms in the distance. Sable shadows sambaed all summer, and lavish floral fumes spoke so sweetly, Along sunshine soaked homes of my street, with gardens manicured so neatly. Naughty neighbors now and then gossiped, as a hoot owl whispering to night, Or a whistling wind carrying tales near and far, by various sensations in flight. Intense summer heat was pressing on us, in the laughing yellow days so gold, As burnt orange sun sat in the treetops, in the evening of blooms growing old. The wind sang woodland lullabies, as pink robins rocked away in slow motion, Singing a refrain now and again, in the elegant year of huge beauty explosion! One evening I sat in an armchair reading, and was soon enveloped in scarlet, Which caused me to say that I was 'well red,' due to the beauty of the sunset. There was a mishap in my office next day, when envelopes dried in spilt glue, Regardless of how you 'push the envelope,' it's just stationery,' I then knew! At noon, I noticed a polite security guard, holding the door open for a clown; And I felt it such a fine 'jester,' like chills when yellow, daisy sun goes down. Later I tried to take a photo of a wheat field, but the image emerged 'grainy,' Like 'lightning quick' changes of plans, once sunny weather has turned rainy. I've found that puns are everywhere, in blooming hills, wild sea and misty air; And even when you're not looking, they are trailing, with their charming flair! Always arriving in a fashionably timely way, it's such fun to see words at play, Like deep scarlet, twilight gatherings, of blue sunset forget-me-not bouquets!

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Date: 10/16/2023 9:31:00 AM
WoW! Evelyn, You painted such a lovely evening. Your story is vibrant with bold colors. I found it to be captivating. Like always it was a pleasure to read you. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 10/16/2023 11:46:00 AM
Alexis, I'm very happy to read your very nice comments. It's so great to know you were captivated. Thank you for the fine compliments. I hope your day is wonderful, too. :)
Date: 10/16/2023 8:43:00 AM
"One evening I sat in an armchair reading, and was soon enveloped in scarlet, Which caused me to say that I was 'well red,' due to the beauty of the sunset." Love it all! The entire poem a masterpiece and lesson on how to write truly magnificent poetry. A FAV from me. Blessings.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 10/16/2023 11:39:00 AM
Thank you for your kind, happy thoughts, and the delight of your fave, Joe. I hope your week is wonderful.
Date: 10/14/2023 4:48:00 AM
A fascinating story fabulously delivered, Evelyn. Artistic and creative throughout. Much enjoyed, as always.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 10/14/2023 12:06:00 PM
Deepest thanks, Vijay. Your kind expressions are very much appreciated. :)
Date: 10/14/2023 1:20:00 AM
Your poem is indeed written with a charming flair. I admire the alliteration but most of all your elegance and ability to choose such original descriptive adjectives with nouns, like buttery hours, orange sun, etc. I must not quote the whole poem. Written in such an elegant style. I admit, Saturday is your day always. Blessings.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 10/14/2023 12:02:00 PM
Thank you very much for the fine compliments. It's a thrill to know this poem was well received. It's so nice to also discover that you've reserved Saturdays for me. Blessings :)
Date: 10/14/2023 1:18:00 AM
Wow you have such an amazing way with words.. you have so much description in every couplet.. I really liked how you started it.. you build a picture and create a story here.. excellent.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 10/14/2023 11:51:00 AM
Thank you for your kind appreciation. Your words bring smiles. I hope your day is nice.
Date: 10/13/2023 8:46:00 PM
This is so clever how you’ve played around with words and also painted imagery is beyond impeccable! So stunning and descriptive! I love the rainbow line and use of colors and also “ Later I tried to take a photo of a wheat field, but the image emerged 'grainy,'” what a creative one! Hah! So good! This poem is definitely one of those poems that made me go wow! In awe! Brilliant
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 10/14/2023 11:46:00 AM
Thank you so much for your warm remarks, filled with sunny delight. I'm happy that you enjoyed this tale, which was fun to write. I hope your weekend is blessed.

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