Saturn

So favored by Selene, he gathers her moons…
a collection that enhances a sparkly plethora:
Those rings within rings, of ice he holds taut
Under his saturnine smiles, they glisten thru
regions of black; magic calling each voyager:
New wrecks to snare as he revolves taciturn …

(5/18/21)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Allison Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 1:25 PM
your description is so beautiful Susan, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Woodrow Avatar
December 11, 2021 at 7:34 PM
Thank you :)
Alex Avatar
November 20, 2021 at 11:13 PM
A very beautiful acrostic on Saturn. Congratulations!
Woodrow Avatar
December 11, 2021 at 7:34 PM
Thank you :)
Caliri Avatar
November 20, 2021 at 8:56 PM
Congrats on your 8th place finish in my Planet contest. Gorgeous write, it flows magically, with wonderful word choice.
Woodrow Avatar
December 11, 2021 at 7:34 PM
Thank you for hosting the inspiration:)
Sambourne Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 9:50 PM
Hello Susan, What an original acrostic on Saturn. Reads like a winner to me. Best wishes, Brian
Woodrow Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 7:58 AM
thank you, Brian :)
Leiser Avatar
June 9, 2021 at 2:38 PM
I really like your descriptive take on Saturn in this very fine acrostic, Susan! Well done! :)
Woodrow Avatar
June 16, 2021 at 10:49 PM
thank you :)
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