Dale Gregory Cozart Poet Ekphrasis

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Sahara Moon

The Sahara's flaring moon
weaves sand castles in hombre dusk,
jacquard ridges unraveling down burlap slopes.

Under taupe sky a balmy loom 
spins dust into tawny gold for a sultan sun,
eroding an oasis to sate his rapture
with effete wealth tatted in the shadows
cast by white peacock clouds
floating above seedless dunes
once shimmering with emerald palms
and sapphire waters.

Unseen hands of a sightless pearl
now craft his exfoliated sheikdom
from the dry scraps of Eden.

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Kurt Ravidas April 23, 2019 at 12:51 PM I feel like a seedless dune upon reading you, Dale. No chance to write smth as beautiful as this moon. Dale Gregory Cozart April 23, 2019 at 1:00 PM Thank you, Kurt.

Line Gauthier September 8, 2018 at 6:45 PM Back with more congrats, Dale.v34

Andrea Dietrich September 7, 2018 at 4:49 PM Your imagery is off the charts, Dale. Even making sand sound so gorgeous! Dale Gregory Cozart September 7, 2018 at 5:07 PM Thanks for reading, Andrea.

Kai Michael Neumann September 5, 2018 at 4:42 AM Simply wow. Many wishes, Kai Dale Gregory Cozart September 5, 2018 at 8:20 AM Thanks, Kai.

Darlene De Beaulieu August 30, 2018 at 4:27 PM Hello Dale Gregory Cozart, a beautiful photo of the dessert sunset.The sand forms a different pattern of beauty. The full moon is so pretty. Have a nice evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu August 31, 2018 at 5:02 PM I was hoping you would answer my comment.I like the dessert scene and the setting sun. it is beautiful.

Line Gauthier August 30, 2018 at 12:21 PM Lovely, Dale. Congrats on your well deserved win. Dale Gregory Cozart August 30, 2018 at 12:30 PM Thanks very much, Line

Connie Marcum Wong August 30, 2018 at 9:56 AM A truly exquisite ekphrasis Dale! Your use of dynamic and dramatic words to describe the imagery make this poem really special. I loved this beauty! Congratulations on your win! : ) Dale Gregory Cozart August 30, 2018 at 10:08 AM Thanks so much, Connie.

Janice Canerdy August 29, 2018 at 9:29 PM So beautifully descriptive, Dale. CONGRATS on your win. Janice Dale Gregory Cozart August 30, 2018 at 8:05 AM Thank you, Janice,

Heidi Sands August 26, 2018 at 7:04 PM Beautifully written Excellent ! ;) Dale Gregory Cozart August 26, 2018 at 7:33 PM Thanks so much, Heidi. Nice to hear from you.

Susan Ashley August 25, 2018 at 11:04 PM Such exquisite textured and spectacular imagery, Dale; 'jacquard ridges unraveling down burlap slopes' and 'spins dust into tawny gold for a sultan sun' - such rich dynamic poetry and I especially love the use of the word 'tawny' - one of my favorite words.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Dale Gregory Cozart August 26, 2018 at 7:40 AM Thanks very much, Susan.