Nightfall

Her hush rolls like folding scrolls Gentle breeze, whiffs of anise Fire, cream puff desire Soft sorbet, goosebump display Draw back of kite, lull of light Descending easel bending Blackboard slate, forgiveness' weight 5-17-2020

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Eric Cohen

Date: 6/3/2020 10:24:00 PM

Juliet, I enjoyed this. Clever internal rhyme and imagery.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 5/28/2020 10:57:00 PM

Beautifully described images of the loveliness and peace of nightfall. Nicely done! :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/20/2020 4:01:00 AM

My favorite scent at night in summer is the night blooming jasmine. I enjoyed your seven senses of nightfall Juliet. xxoo

Juliet Ligon
Date: 5/20/2020 8:30:00 PM

Thanks, Connie. That sounds pleasant.

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 5/18/2020 1:41:00 PM

a very moving piece of writing. congratulations on your podium win.

Juliet Ligon
Date: 5/18/2020 5:47:00 PM

Thanks, Jeanne. I wrote this after the contest and went another direction with it. I enjoyed the idea prompts.