Ripples On the Lake

As the last remnants of night gave way to dawn's arrival
   glittering stars left mirrored reflections of aureate light
      along where the welcoming sand meets the ocean's tide

Morning skies glowed as if glitter had fallen from clouds
   and the wind had blown stardust above an amber shore
      Flecks that would shine like gold when the sun rose higher

Silence reigned as mist rolled out. No gulls had taken flight
   in search of breakfast waiting just beneath ripples on the lake
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Kauffman Avatar
April 27, 2023 at 10:45 AM
Truly a wondrous picture of morning dressed in the sparkle of stardust like raindrops Lin. Your imagery always sparkles not matter your subject! Blessings!
Lane Avatar
April 27, 2023 at 11:25 AM
How encouraging are your comments, Sam. Thanks ever so much for bestowing them.
Bauer Avatar
April 27, 2023 at 8:18 AM
this is really beautiful, lin! wow!
Lane Avatar
April 27, 2023 at 8:40 AM
Thank you, Ilene. Sullen skies and rain drops painted the scene in my mind.
Daniel Avatar
April 27, 2023 at 6:56 AM
Such lovely imagery, Lin, beautiful:)
Lane Avatar
April 27, 2023 at 7:02 AM
G'morning, Jo. Thanks a bunch for responding to the imagery in this one. I had to pull it from a photograph, for it's storming here right now.
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