John Hamilton Poet Free verse

Sapphire Skies and Butterflies

Ten Word Challenge from Silent One

Words to be used:
1. plethora 
2. evanescent 
3. felicity 
4. rhapsodic 
5. idyllic 
6.dulcet 
7. chrysalis 
8. radiant 
9. sapphire 
10. talisman


                    A feeling of rhapsodic felicity overwhelms me
                     as I contemplate natures radiant complexity
                      Sapphire skies, pink clouds and butterflies
                       emerge like the chrysalis from it's cocoon
                     A plethora of stunning beauty surrounds me
                        as dulcet tones of birdsong entrances me

                        Idyllic conditions like Eden's splendour are
                      reflections of our Creator's love and grandeur
                    
                    Like the butterfly our life is short and flutters by
                    beauty is evanescent but temporarily transcendent
                     No talisman is needed, paradise is sure to come
            with God's blessing all earth's damage, will soon be undone.


John Derek Hamilton
January 28,2016

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Sandra Adams February 13, 2016 at 11:13 AM love the thoughts beyond the words and the way this one flows...gorgeous images, nice message....great write! John Hamilton February 16, 2016 at 7:25 AM Thanks Sandra, much appreciated.

Lin Lane January 29, 2016 at 8:45 AM I always see your messages, John. I hope others do, too. ;)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma January 28, 2016 at 10:46 PM Wonderful write John.. John Hamilton January 29, 2016 at 8:40 AM Thanks Upma for your kind words.

Lin Lane January 28, 2016 at 5:39 PM A very nice witness woven into your poem, John. You made me smile. John Hamilton January 29, 2016 at 8:39 AM Thanks Lin, there's always a message when you look deeply.

Brian Davey January 28, 2016 at 12:12 PM Very good use of these words and an overall great write! I love the line that ends with temporarily transcendent, thank you for sharing John Hamilton January 29, 2016 at 8:37 AM Thanks Brian for your visit and comment!

Laura Leiser January 28, 2016 at 12:00 PM Love the imagery in your poem, John. Your use of these challenging words is excellent! Good luck in the contest :) John Hamilton January 29, 2016 at 8:36 AM Thanks Laura for your visit and comments very thoughtful!