Range

Ridged peaks, rolling foothills reach over our region, rest under snow blankets, recover from roiling, raging summer wildfires. Reeling smoke will only return with a vengeance. Pleiades R contest Sponsor: Kim Merryman

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Paris-Maree Boreham

Date: 8/25/2021 7:08:00 AM

great hook Jennifer, great verse!!

Jennifer Fenn
Date: 8/25/2021 12:59:00 PM

Thank you Paris-Maree! Glad you visited me today.

Ann Foster

Date: 5/15/2021 7:43:00 PM

There is a sense of fear to this read... Wow.. Great imagery. Ann

Jennifer Fenn
Date: 5/15/2021 9:25:00 PM

Thank you Ann! Glad you like it. Thank you for stopping by.

Barry Stebbings

Date: 5/1/2021 4:04:00 AM

Very painterly poem, Jennifer. As Thomas says, good alliteration. // Barry

Jennifer Fenn
Date: 5/1/2021 3:41:00 PM

Barry! Hi! Thank you for stopping by with encouraging words.

Thomas Wells

Date: 4/30/2021 5:34:00 PM

I love your skillful use of alliteration throughout this poem. Your images come to life. You are a gifted poet, Jennifer.

Jennifer Fenn
Date: 5/1/2021 3:39:00 PM

Thank you Thomas! That makes my Saturday! You’re talented yourself.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/30/2021 5:37:00 AM

Your images paint the scene so well. Excellent write, Jennifer.

Jennifer Fenn
Date: 4/30/2021 5:13:00 PM

Thank you Vijay! So glad you stopped by.

Robert Pettit

Date: 4/28/2021 6:52:00 PM

A good choice by Kim to be a winner in her contest.

Jennifer Fenn
Date: 4/30/2021 5:13:00 PM

Thank you Robert! Great to be visited by you!

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/20/2021 6:20:00 PM

Jennifer, your imagery is vibrant and beautifully expressed. Congratulations for your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Jennifer Fenn
Date: 4/21/2021 10:35:00 AM

Thank you Susan! I love the word vibrant. Hugs to you Poetry Sister!

Silent One

Date: 4/20/2021 2:23:00 PM

Love the vivid imagery . Done so well .

Jennifer Fenn
Date: 4/21/2021 10:34:00 AM

Thank you Silent One! So great to hear from you! I hope all is well for you. Blessings, Jennifer

Kim Merryman

Date: 4/19/2021 4:06:00 PM

Vivid imagery and smooth flowing lines! Well done, Jennifer! Congrats on your win in my contest! Blessings, Kim M

Jennifer Fenn
Date: 4/19/2021 9:15:00 PM

Thank you Kim! Your contest was fun!

Carol Louise Moon

Date: 4/19/2021 12:44:00 PM

Wow, Jennifer, we both got second place in this contest! Congratulations for a well-composed Pleiades with a stunning ending.

Jennifer Fenn
Date: 4/19/2021 1:01:00 PM

Oh my Gosh! Wow! Thank you for letting me know! Time to check out yours!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/17/2021 3:12:00 PM

The landscape is so expansive, I like the contrast of snow blankets and wildfires, there's an element of danger running through this, best wishes for the contest!

Jennifer Fenn
Date: 4/17/2021 9:49:00 PM

Thank you Michelle! So happy you like my poem!