Rainbow Promise

Storm
ominous, dark
thundering, mellowing, drizzling
rainbow, colours, arc, promise
fizzling, fading, sizzling
radiant, brilliant
sunlight
June 22nd 2019 “Sparkling Diamonds” Poetry context Sponsor: Joseph May
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Romios Avatar
July 10, 2019 at 1:31 PM
Belated congrats on your poetic win. Very happy and proud of you. Panagiota You go, girl!
Dietrich Avatar
June 28, 2019 at 12:59 PM
Congratulations on your win, jennifer
Proxenos Avatar
June 28, 2019 at 2:30 PM
Thank-you Andrea, yours was amazing and deservedly got a 1st win placing. Hugs, Jennifer.
Krutsinger Avatar
June 28, 2019 at 5:15 AM
Congratulations on your win. A FAV for me!
Proxenos Avatar
June 28, 2019 at 2:28 PM
Thank-you Caren, that is very sweet of you! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Horsman Avatar
June 26, 2019 at 3:27 PM
Love this form , especially now, you have complemented it with your wonderful poetry..
Proxenos Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 12:35 AM
Thank you Harry, I look froward to your refined, kind and wonderful comments - you always make my day! Hugs, and Blessings Jennifer.
Sergi Avatar
June 26, 2019 at 3:20 PM
Congratulations on a beautiful diamante, Jennifer!
Proxenos Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 12:33 AM
Thanks for your welcome visit Ralph , you lovely comment, your congrats, and your much appreciated support and friendship. Hugs, and blessings, Jennifer.
May Avatar
June 25, 2019 at 9:31 PM
Wonderful write Jennifer, Congrats on your win..
Proxenos Avatar
June 26, 2019 at 1:00 AM
Thank-you Joseph. Hugs, Jennifer.
Mcconnell Avatar
June 25, 2019 at 7:39 PM
Such a radiant piece of great imagery Jenny, astounding piece of writing!
Proxenos Avatar
June 26, 2019 at 1:01 AM
Thank-you Gordon, I enjoyed writing this fun piece of poetry, Hugs, Jennifer.
Kiser Avatar
June 25, 2019 at 5:37 PM
I am basking in the radiant and colorful glow of this Diamante; a new "fav".
Proxenos Avatar
June 26, 2019 at 12:45 AM
MLK - I wonder and marvel at your poems so really take this comment as a compliment. Love and hugs, Jennifer.
Devonshire Avatar
June 25, 2019 at 5:22 PM
A very creative take on Joseph's contest, Jennifer. Love the way you take us from storms to sunlight in your diamante. We did take similar approaches and I wish you success! Hugs, Carolyn
Proxenos Avatar
June 26, 2019 at 12:43 AM
Thank-you Carolyn, you are a sweetheart - I hope the same for you also. Love and hugs, Jennifer.
Warrior Avatar
June 25, 2019 at 10:37 AM
A diamond in the rough, you are Jenn...in place for a win my friend...sending love...^WW^...{*J*}
Proxenos Avatar
June 25, 2019 at 1:50 PM
Hey ^WW^ such a cute comment - thank-you! Hugs, love and light, Jenn.
Messina Avatar
June 25, 2019 at 5:51 AM
Very clever Jennifer...reads like a winner to me too! Hugs Charlie
Proxenos Avatar
June 25, 2019 at 1:49 PM
Thank-you Charlie, very sweet of you to say so! Hugs and blessings, Jenn.
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 24, 2019 at 3:27 PM
EXCELLENT Jennifer! I can imagine this as a top winner! : ) xxoo
Proxenos Avatar
June 25, 2019 at 1:46 PM
Thank-you Connie, that would be nice. Hugs, Jennifer.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 24, 2019 at 1:36 PM
I, like Gershon, loved the back and forth with this clever diamonte!
Proxenos Avatar
June 25, 2019 at 1:45 PM
Thank-you Kim, my first attempt at this form of poetry, but not my last, truly as a lot of fun. Hugs, Jennifer.
Wolf Avatar
June 23, 2019 at 9:19 PM
Great back and forth in this one, Jennifer. Works very well for me, the reader. "Diamonds are forever." Warm wishes, Gershon
Proxenos Avatar
June 24, 2019 at 12:16 AM
Thank-you Gershon - I liked your entry to the contest very much also. Diamonds are forever - an excellent James Bond movie one of the best! Hugs, ands warm wishes, Jennifer.
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June 23, 2019 at 8:13 AM
The shape makes me think of a native arrowhead. The poem added light to my morning. Hugs Rick.
Proxenos Avatar
June 23, 2019 at 2:55 PM
Hi Rick, Yes, you are right it does look like an arrowhead but so glad my poem lit up your morning. Thanks for an awesome comment, Hugs, Jennifer.
Onclaud Avatar
June 22, 2019 at 10:33 PM
awesome turn from storm to sun, jen... this is a gem.. sorry about your child; i feel you... huggs
Proxenos Avatar
June 23, 2019 at 12:57 AM
Thank-you Nette, I know you feel for me, you are just that kind of warm person, think I'm on the right track, or hopefully I am. Hug and blessings, Jen.
Dietrich Avatar
June 22, 2019 at 8:35 PM
great contrast with storm and rainbow, Jennifer. Aren't these kinds of poems fun to read?
Proxenos Avatar
June 23, 2019 at 1:00 AM
They sure are my friend and fun to create and to read others. I'm happy you enjoyed. Hugs, Jenny.
Pandit Avatar
June 22, 2019 at 3:47 PM
I see the promise of sunlight closely behind the storm..well depicted contrast in your sparkling diamond, Jennifer.
Proxenos Avatar
June 23, 2019 at 1:06 AM
Thank you again Vijay - this form of poetry is a first for me but wrote it down several times before i was happy. A wonderful comment as always Vija. Blessings my friend, Jennifer.
Cunningham Avatar
June 22, 2019 at 1:31 PM
Beautifuly done Jennifer, could do with some cool rain though lol. Tom
Proxenos Avatar
June 23, 2019 at 1:11 AM
What is global warming doing to us - our children and their children will unfortunately suffer unless scientists and politicians sit round a table SOON! Beautifully done, said by you tom, means a lot! Hugs, Jenny.
Sands Avatar
June 22, 2019 at 11:59 AM
Wow! This is great Jen! I love it :)
Proxenos Avatar
June 23, 2019 at 1:13 AM
Thank-you Heidi, a lovely compliment! Hugs, Jen.
Gondolf Avatar
June 22, 2019 at 9:32 AM
Nicely done, Jenn, I like how you got rid of your storm clouds, went beyond the rainbow, and found your sunshine. Best of luck. John
Proxenos Avatar
June 22, 2019 at 11:29 AM
Thank-you John, this form of poetry is a first for me - a lovely comment, always up for a challenge - hugs, Jennifer.
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