Ann Gilmour Poet Free verse

Suddenly Swans

Gazing across still waters 
I sit and dream my day away
no ripples upon this glass mirrored lake
serene tranquility seeping within

Yet somewhere from the distance
a gentle sound wafts past my ears 
my eyelids heavy slowly closing
whilst soaking up the atmosphere

I dream of dancers all in white
gossamer feathers are fluttering 
and as I open up my eyes
in amazement...
     suddenly swans

Gliding gracefully over the lake
pirouetting as their show begins
hundreds exquisitely take to the stage
for this their ballet is theirs to perform 
 
The music begins to intoxicate
and the dancers entice me closer
sitting up high
     Swan Lake I espy 
         Suddenly swans 
               serenade my soul...

Written 6th April 2019
Contest: Suddenly Swans
Date judged: 26th April 2019
no placement

Contest Name:Writing Challenge 4, May 2019, No Placement
Sponsor: Dear Heart 
FIRST PLACE


Contest: Verse a favoured theme
Sponsor: Brian Strand 
FIRST PLACE

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David Drowley July 9, 2019 at 2:29 PM Ann, Congratulations on your win! I'm loving those swans. David Ann Gilmour July 9, 2019 at 6:42 PM Hello David, how nice to meet you and thank you so much for your congrats. So glad you loved the swans! With kindest thoughts Ann xx ,

Connie Marcum Wong July 8, 2019 at 7:29 PM Another first place and much deserved Ann. Congratulations! You know I loved this poem! : ) xxoo Ann Gilmour July 9, 2019 at 12:36 AM Thank you so much Connie, I was delighted to get first place in Brian's recent contest and I thank you for your lovely comments dear Connie. With kindest thoughts Ann xx ps I recently read your Luna's light poem and found it exquisite!

Jan Allison June 2, 2019 at 2:32 PM oh gosh takes me back to seeing Swan lake many years ago - I took some pictures of swans only the other week !. many congrats on your top spot in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Ann Gilmour June 2, 2019 at 3:11 PM Many thanks Jan for your congrats and I was so pleased to get top spot! Swan Lake is a ballet I love and I saw it a few years back at the Royal Albert Hall - in the round, and it was wonderful and brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for your visit Jan, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Constance La France June 2, 2019 at 11:29 AM Ann, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful poem ~ Ann Gilmour June 2, 2019 at 3:04 PM Thank you so much Constance for my top place in your contest. I am so thrilled and really happy you liked my poem. I always enjoy entering your contests and do so appreciate the time and dedication involved in sponsoring and judging them - thank you Constance! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Connie Marcum Wong June 1, 2019 at 11:55 PM This is such an amazing poem Ann. Big Congratulations on your First Place win! xxoo Ann Gilmour June 2, 2019 at 12:20 AM Thank you so much Connie for your wonderful compliment and so glad you enjoyed my poem. I really do appreciate your visit Connie - thank you! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger April 9, 2019 at 12:40 AM Why are you not writing plays, Ann? I have a feeling you would be a fantastic playwright. Or is that your secret life? Ann Gilmour April 9, 2019 at 1:00 AM Wow, thank you for that amazing compliment Caren, I always enjoyed writing stories when I was a child, but sadly no secret life for me, haha. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands April 6, 2019 at 8:33 AM A peaceful poem with vision of hundreds of beautiful swans. Very nice :) Ann Gilmour April 6, 2019 at 9:14 AM Yes isn't that a wonderful vision Heidi. Thank you so much for your lovely comments and I wish you a peaceful weekend dear Heidi. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Kim Rodrigues April 6, 2019 at 7:12 AM Ooh, hundreds take to the stage! Imagine that! Ann Gilmour April 6, 2019 at 7:18 AM Yes it would be utterly magical Kim, and as Swan Lake is my favourite ballet my imagination has run a little wild! Thanks for your visit with kindest swanlike thoughts Ann xx