Doug Vinson Poet Free verse

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For Laura Loo's contest - 'Any Free Verse 150 words or less.'

Slow Colors

We drifted not far from shore -
a delicate night with supple air entire,
black and white until patience sent us grays
that rocked with the boat on the slight swells
which gradually reflected the star colors
azure and indigo, carmine and beryl,
sang to us in laurel and rose 
verdant with coral and mint
emeralds peeking between pinks,
sapphires that told us of every prayer
ever whispered to them.

I was coming a long way back
that time in the empty park
where all I had were fears that I'd never heal.
In an instant it was all done and I was found
that day I saw your eyes.

The moon set in silence beyond the land.
A gentle wind turned the boat to the south.
Distant rain sent water washing the earth.
Just for a moment we touched the surface of all things.

I love you.


February 23, 2017      147 words

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Lisa Ricci April 20, 2017 at 10:42 AM Hello Doug. I love this. How did I miss it. My goodness "slow colors" exactly. May true love always be that. I won't go on and on but I could but it would only take away from your entry. Allow me to say this is stunningly beautiful with gentleness and realness. Yes realness. This entry is timeless in every way. It was an honor to read. Have a wonderful day. Well done completely and entirely. Doug Vinson April 20, 2017 at 11:39 AM Thanks, Lisa. Just think if there was no sky...

Mary Hoose March 27, 2017 at 12:26 PM Doug my darlin' friend I finally made it to your page and what an absolutely beautiful write I have found! Lord have mercy son you didn't tell me what a wonderful writer you are...my God I'm ashamed that you even read my silly writes...lol.This is lovely So deserving of a fav and a '7' from this country girl.Big hugs and smiles to you my friend...Mary :) Doug Vinson March 27, 2017 at 2:47 PM Thanks, Mary - yet yours are not silly; they are ultra-clean with honesty, and when we write, what is more important than that?

Wendy Rycroft March 20, 2017 at 9:05 AM Very colorful great poem x 10/10 x Doug Vinson March 21, 2017 at 1:51 PM Cheers, Wendy. I tried to use color names that sound pretty. ; )

John Hamilton March 9, 2017 at 11:16 AM Love your vivid descriptions of color, the night sky is amazing in it's beauty well depicted in this write. Then when related to your love, it reminds me of my favorite writes, Love like the stars etc.a 7 for sure. Doug Vinson March 21, 2017 at 1:50 PM Thank you, John. Yes indeed - the night sky....

Jan Allison February 25, 2017 at 12:51 PM what wonderful uplifting imagery John:-) hugs Jan xx Doug Vinson February 25, 2017 at 1:04 PM (((Jan))) : ) P.S. Don't tell them my secret name.

Richard Lamoureux February 25, 2017 at 8:09 AM Beautiful! Doug Vinson February 25, 2017 at 1:03 PM :: clinks glass :: Cheers, Richard. A largely intact version was my Valentine's Day card to my wife.

John Herlihy February 25, 2017 at 1:18 AM As I can glean from your poem, nature tells us all about it without speaking a word. Excellent write, very visual. John Doug Vinson February 25, 2017 at 1:00 PM Thank you, John. The earth under us, the hills in the distance, the sky, the seasons - they mean more and more to me as I get older.

Lynn Marie February 24, 2017 at 6:40 PM This is stunning! You have captured the beauty of the sky, the spirit and love.. divinely. The awakening, so to speak, when one realizes they are 'home'. Great title, exquisite writing, a joy to read :-) The northern lights really are this magical, I have been mesmerized by them, your poem brought me back..thank you. blessings, lynn Doug Vinson February 24, 2017 at 9:53 PM Whew.... Lynn, that was one heck of a comment. : ) Thank you for that kind and thoughtful reply.

Paul Callus February 24, 2017 at 12:02 PM Between sea and sky, the colours which one can see reflected in his lover's eyes...the realization of belonging. Full marks to this romantic poet! ~ Regards // paul Doug Vinson February 24, 2017 at 4:26 PM Thank you, kind Sir.

Joanna Daniel February 24, 2017 at 3:31 AM This is colourful and serene, Doug, congratulations:) Doug Vinson February 24, 2017 at 4:26 PM Hey Jo. : ) Gracias!

Darren White February 24, 2017 at 12:28 AM This beautiful Doug. We all need healing, at some point we doubt it will ever happen. I love the last line :) Doug Vinson February 24, 2017 at 1:42 AM Thanks, my friend. (((Darren))) Those doubts are part of the human condition. How do we handle them?

Charlie Smith February 24, 2017 at 12:04 AM Sounds like you are up north catching the AB,(northern lights). Good work Doug... Doug Vinson February 24, 2017 at 1:41 AM Good memories, Cap'n - 1980s and 1990s worked a lot in Canada; most of us Yanks don't know how often you see them up there....

White Wolf February 23, 2017 at 11:35 PM You have definitely been touched, Doug! Awesome write my friend! Doug Vinson February 24, 2017 at 4:27 PM Only asked on general (and humorous) principles. Otherwise, carry on, ye rowdy lads.... White Wolf February 24, 2017 at 2:35 AM Hahaha Darren White February 24, 2017 at 2:15 AM Cheese? :D Doug Vinson February 24, 2017 at 1:40 AM Hey Budgie, thank you. Now where's my cheese?

Beautiful Scars February 23, 2017 at 9:01 PM so beautiful Doug...thank you and congrats :)-luloo Doug Vinson February 23, 2017 at 9:11 PM Wow, that was fast! : ) Thanks to you, Laura Loo! Great idea for a contest that let people aim wide.

Andrea Dietrich February 23, 2017 at 8:28 PM I love this one, Doug. So colorful and romantic SLOW colors is an amazing title for it . SEVEN Doug Vinson February 23, 2017 at 9:08 PM : ) (((Andrea))) A few times in my life I've been in the really clear air - in deserts or once up high on a mountain in Alaska - and looked at the night sky for a long time.

Darlene De Beaulieu February 23, 2017 at 6:16 PM Hello Dug,nice to meet you.I couldn't help myself. I read your poem several times. This is a beautiful poem. I enjoyed it. Doug Vinson February 23, 2017 at 7:45 PM Good deal, Darlene. I like moon and stars stuff.

Daniel Turner February 23, 2017 at 5:31 PM I love the way you used all the colors in this poem, Doug. Very vibrant and finding that one love is priceless:) Doug Vinson February 23, 2017 at 7:39 PM Thanks, Danny. Gotta have a happy ending in there somewhere.... : )

Chris Green February 23, 2017 at 4:11 PM This was nicely done Doug, you have created a moving scene with your words. Once lost until she came, her eyes leading and her love your salvation as two float off towards the eternal horizon. This was beautiful. Doug Vinson February 23, 2017 at 4:51 PM Cheers, Chris. We drift to that horizon, that final shore.

Heidi Sands February 23, 2017 at 3:37 PM Oh my word, Doug. This is beautiful. A favorite! a 7 - Good luck in the contest! I hope it is a winner. Doug Vinson February 23, 2017 at 3:51 PM Thanks, Heidi! I needed your word, by the way. : )