Sprouting Clouds

Wrapped in sapphire ribbons, a box of little seeds,
shivered in my palms as I unraveled the layers.
Planted in my garden, caressed by gentle breeze,
they sprouted into amorphous clouds from the soil.
Creeping along my window side they hovered at nights,
I hadn't imagined a shrub of vibrant emotions...

Ah! They burst in colorful showers in my dreams,
I dance on floating tunes in the ballroom of love.
Somersaulting across the nearby lawn they sweep,
gentle strides of cushioned blooming mellowed showers.
My neighbor seems friendly on gloomy mornings,
simmering camaraderie from sprinkled rain of joy.

I smile and wonder what magic those seeds possess
while they secretly wink from sprouting clouds at me.

August 12, 2020

"Mystery Seeds" Poetry Contest
Sponsor:  Carolyn Devonshire
~Winner: 2nd Place

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Date: 8/19/2020 11:41:00 AM
- Congratulations so much on your winning poem, Aditi :) - // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/18/2020 6:52:00 PM
CONGRATS on your win, Aditi. So descriptive and lovely! Janice
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Date: 8/18/2020 6:51:00 PM
So beautiful Aditi! Congratulations!
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Date: 8/18/2020 2:30:00 PM
You've taken the concept of "seeding clouds" to produce rain to a new level, Adita. Clever interpretation of the contest theme. Congratulations on your win! Best wishes, Carolyn
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Date: 8/12/2020 11:56:00 AM
Aditi, this is dreamy and magical and so consistent with your style and voice. You never cease to amaze and inspire with your imagination and command of the language. Love the line "I dance on floating tunes in the ballroom of love". Best wishes in the 'Seeds' contest ~ John
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