Sandpaper and Phantom Rainbows

When I saw him last, 
He wore grey bananas on his feet 
He had a pirate’s hat between his teeth 
Long last the man from Oliver Kitten arrived on the shores of my head 
How was he to bring such a large basket of straws and ask me to bloom a white rose 
You have been back he said with a twirl of a red gem 
Yellow kittens for my pleasure, 
Only one black dog
Keep roaring up the hill, don’t stop 
Take the bottom off the wheel
You won’t need it soon 
You are on your way down 
The pink parade will catch your fall 
Dolphins everywhere 
Even under my old brown coat
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 11/7/2019 5:53:00 AM
Your poem is Wonderful, Gabrielle. The imagery and message blooms as I read it. Good write.
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Gabrielle Jordan
Date: 11/7/2019 7:02:00 AM
Hi Kevin, great to hear from you. Thank you so much! Best Gab
Date: 9/12/2018 5:02:00 AM
Wow! Great imagery, super flow to this poem.
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Gabrielle Jordan
Date: 9/12/2018 9:21:00 AM
M.L., I wish that relationship had flowed as well as the poem!:) Thanks!
Date: 8/24/2018 3:35:00 PM
Welcome as you're a flower unto the springtime, This verse is just too!! cute... Luv it!! Write on!! =D James
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Gabrielle Jordan
Date: 8/26/2018 12:36:00 AM
Hi James. Thank you!
Date: 8/4/2018 7:58:00 AM
Somewhat whimsical, and very nicely put together, a very intriguing read.
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Date: 7/20/2018 6:47:00 PM
This one teases along the edge with poetic phrasing worth more than silent praise.
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Gabrielle Jordan
Date: 7/21/2018 11:18:00 AM
Thank you once again Mark!!!:)
Date: 7/18/2018 5:49:00 AM
Visited many incredible p and aces within your sonnet. Thank for the bright and entendre meanings and for comments, too.
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Date: 7/12/2018 8:57:00 AM
This is a fun one filled with many interesting images.
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Gabrielle Jordan
Date: 7/21/2018 11:21:00 AM
Hi Richard, I though that I had replied to you from my phone. Thank you!!!:)
Date: 7/3/2018 6:44:00 PM
I love the imagery here :)
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Gabrielle Jordan
Date: 7/5/2018 11:40:00 AM
Thank you so much Jasmine!
Date: 7/2/2018 4:09:00 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup! You're going to love it here. Read and comment on others poets writes and they will do the same for you. Take a minute to come check out my latest write. Looking forward to reading more of your work!
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Date: 7/2/2018 6:02:00 PM
Thank you so much for reaching out to me and your very kind words. As a new member, I am trying to find my way around the site. It’s wonderful to know that there is beautiful energy out there ! Thanks again! Gabby
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