Summer Carousel

Overlooking from the hill, an ancient water well
casts a muted shadow bound in sunset’s wondrous spell.
Gold etched emeralds wave goodnight, across the sylvan dell
while mysterious lullabies of songbirds sound the knell. 

The venerable old scarecrow from his pike knows all too well;
the secrets whispered by the trees, but he will never tell.
Tranquility of newborn night, so beautiful and frail, 
comes around, and goes around, the summer carousel. 

5/14/16

Written for: Monorhyme Contest
Hosted by: Shadow Hamilton

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 7/11/2016 11:39:00 PM
Lovely, rich piece, and a great finish. Triff. Viv
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Date: 6/17/2016 2:47:00 PM
Well written and so vivid. you Summer Carousel poem put me in a space of tranquility. Thank you
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Lara Wash
Date: 6/17/2016 2:49:00 PM
Well written and so vivid. Your Summer Carousel poem put me in a space of tranquility. Thank you
Date: 6/15/2016 6:43:00 PM
Wow.....this is more than wonderful !! Required words flow so naturally ....it is if they were made to fit your poem . Just beautifully !!
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Date: 6/15/2016 4:47:00 PM
Enjoyed the rhythm :-) Hugs
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Date: 6/9/2016 10:36:00 PM
I like what you did here, The Grahamburglar. :) fun imagery, .. anyways, I sense a message at the end.. :) SKAT
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Date: 5/31/2016 5:16:00 AM
congrats on your win:)... ~Linda~
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Date: 5/21/2016 9:53:00 PM
Congratulations with your win. Love the flow and the imagery you have painted. Hugs Eve
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Date: 5/21/2016 5:52:00 PM
Love the whispering trees and lovely carousel! Congratulations, Grahamburglar!
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Date: 5/21/2016 5:43:00 PM
Your entry is my favorite Graham! Smooth and beautiful! Congratulations on your win. This is much better than mine in my opinion. #7 Cheers, Connie ; )
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Date: 5/20/2016 12:43:00 PM
Beautiful poem, I can see the scenery in my mind! Breathtaking as though I was there! Keep up the remarkable work!
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Date: 5/19/2016 6:26:00 PM
wonderfully enchanting!
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Date: 5/18/2016 4:37:00 PM
Your story takes me to a wondrous place, G. I can quite vividly see everything you mentioned in your choice of words and phrases.
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Date: 5/15/2016 11:40:00 PM
I do love me a great summer spell. You have an awesome imagination. :) Love it. LINDA
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Date: 5/15/2016 9:19:00 PM
Graham, this is wonderful and I am loving it 7~
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The Grahamburglar
Date: 5/15/2016 9:40:00 PM
Thank you ma'am, I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. =)
Date: 5/15/2016 6:28:00 PM
Damn ! That was a great piece of writing.
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The Grahamburglar
Date: 5/15/2016 8:42:00 PM
Thank you for reading and taking time to share your thoughts. I appreciate your encouraging feedback.
Date: 5/15/2016 5:23:00 PM
This is gorgeous! You have quite a way with words.. love this!
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The Grahamburglar
Date: 5/15/2016 5:51:00 PM
Hey thanks for stopping by, and I'm glad you liked it. =)
Date: 5/15/2016 2:45:00 AM
Oh my stars! This is just breathtaking and should have a hundred comments. I read it three times; not b/c it is difficult to read but because, like music, we always sing again the beautiful or meaningful. This is a 7 plus! LOVED IT!
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The Grahamburglar
Date: 5/15/2016 12:18:00 PM
Thank you for taking the time to read (x3) and for your kind and encouraging feedback. =)
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