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Reminiscence

Refraction's slanted sunrise colors your Eyes, as you fashion and refine the Mosaic mirrors of your mind Iridescent icicles of Christmas sleigh rides Nights by the hearth, wrapped in each other's warmth Intimate fragrant hush tracing Springtime's delicate blush Cloud softened cardigans Embroided with memories of water lilies Nostalgia's lakes of slowing ebbing aches Cushioning the sharp Empty corners of your heart. 12/03/20

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/10/2021 10:21:00 AM

Oh Michelle - how did I miss this gem of color and images! "Mosaic mirrors of your mind," "cloud softened cardigans." Every line is full of amazing phrases! I so love your descriptive, image filled pieces! Congratulations on your fine win! All the best my friend for a wonderful new year!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/1/2021 11:49:00 AM

Beautifully descriptive and representative of your talent. Happy New Year! Linda

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/19/2020 9:51:00 AM

Dear Michelle, the enchantment of your glowing pen captures my heart's imagination and brings me into the tender beauty of "reminiscence".. sometimes that's all that's left.. The emotion of your imagery is exquisite and metaphorically wondrous. I am ever in awe of the gift of your artistry, my dear friend! warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/21/2020 7:21:00 PM

I too am uplifted by the warmth of your generous words, and yes the memories are sometimes all you have to get you through the tough times, thank you again for your visit, sending you (virtual) hugs~

John Watt

Date: 12/7/2020 1:43:00 PM

I just love the way you describe the colors of the sunrise with refraction, mosaic mirrors, iridescent icicles and springtime's delicate blush. Then comes the warmth of the hearth and embroidered cardigan. With all the nature references sprinkled in, this set a soothing scene of comfort found in another's arms. A real gem, my artistry sibling, and one I will keep safely in my faves. Enjoy your day ~ John

John Watt
Date: 12/8/2020 12:49:00 PM

Me too! I looked up 'wizened' this week think it meant 'grown wise' and it means old! That would have been a big oops! When I see the word 'refraction', I always think of the Pink Floyd album cover of 'Dark Side of the Moon'!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/7/2020 7:08:00 PM

I looked up the definition of 'refraction' to make sure I understood it correctly (it's funny how often a word I look up doesn't mean what I thought!) Am so glad you enjoyed it, hope you have a warm and cozy Christmas~

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/7/2020 4:09:00 AM

You lost me in the stark beauty of your embroidered water lily vision dear poet friend, thank you for sharing Michelle. May your heart hang on to the memory and make you whole again, xo

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/7/2020 7:09:00 PM

This is actually for the 'nostalgia' contest, but am so pleased you liked it, my friend!

Angela Crabtree

Date: 12/4/2020 6:10:00 PM

Your memories are penned well in this piece, Michelle. Hope you have a wonderful weekend :)

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/4/2020 2:14:00 PM

So beautiful Michelle! Your reminiscences are as gentle as snow falling and light from a star. Somehow my reply to your lovely message about Aurora Dances disappeared. I wanted to thank you for your message. Have seen Aurora only once. Unforgettable. I really hope you get to see this amazing light show my friend. Best wishes for the contest!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/7/2020 7:10:00 PM

Thanks for your kind response, I'm glad you saw my comment on your wonderful poem! Always glad for a visit from you, Sam!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/4/2020 10:31:00 AM

Lovely, lovely reminisces, Michelle. Amazing that you pulled this off in an acrostic. Kudos, Gershon

Rico Leffanta

Date: 12/4/2020 10:23:00 AM

Ouch! Aloha! Rico

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/4/2020 5:47:00 AM

Beautifully crafted, Michelle--impressive images delivered in wonderful vocabulary.