John Lawless Poet Free verse

Ribbon Dreams

Ribbon Dreams

A shrieking wind
tore the ribbon
from her bouquet
carried it  twisting
into the trees
a forgotten dream
clinging to branches
gathered by Robins
feathering a nest
of ribbon dreams


©3/24/2019

RIBBON Poetry Contest
Line Gauthier - sponsor

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Barbara Gorelick March 31, 2019 at 11:45 AM Very clever...Congrats. BG

Juliet Ligon March 31, 2019 at 10:29 AM Interesting journey of the bouquet ribbon. Congrats!

Jan Allison March 24, 2019 at 4:37 PM what a charming poem John gives a different slant on feathering ones next:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx John Lawless March 25, 2019 at 8:15 AM just looking out the window at the budding trees and the visible nests being prepared for the warmth of spring and the arrival of new tenants

Nette Onclaud March 24, 2019 at 9:19 AM john, wonderfully gripping the senses with your verses torn by unlived dreams; very creative take on the theme.. huggs John Lawless March 25, 2019 at 8:12 AM Thanks Nette, always appreciate your input and visits

Arturo Michael March 24, 2019 at 9:08 AM Lovely message...that's life... John Lawless March 25, 2019 at 8:11 AM Thanks Arturo, I've found birds nests with ribbons and strings woven into the twigs and leaves.