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Iridescent ivory beams
stream 
through trunks
lining the lane
as through stained glass.
Rubies and honey glow
in the leafy tempera
of a sistine oak canopy.
In the sable silence
of autumn's crisp matin
I look up to see Adam 
reaching
to touch the hand of God.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 6/10/2018 12:01:00 AM
Dale, Your poetry has the unique ability to transport me to loftier heights! I love the sense of freedom in this poem. Outstanding! : ) A fave!
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Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 6/10/2018 8:39:00 AM
Thanks so much, Connie.
Date: 6/3/2018 8:58:00 PM
I second that, gorgeous.
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Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 6/4/2018 7:28:00 AM
Thanks, Maureen.
Date: 6/3/2018 4:04:00 PM
gorgeous, simply gorgeous imagery Dale!!!:-) hugs jan xx
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Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 6/3/2018 4:16:00 PM
Thanks so much, Jan.

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