Heather Ober Poet Alliteration

Sunflower Summers

I miss marigold mornings 
with soft sunrises and perfumed wind 
whispering through willow branches 
and watercolour windows
to join the sultry scent of caramel coffee.
I long for languid afternoons
of superfluous sunshine and cumulus clouds
parading across periwinkle skies
where dragonflies drift and dive
through garnished gardens.   
I pine for evenings passed on patios
with potted plants and glittering grass   
and a glass of aged merlot.
I sigh for the simple comfort
and peaceful passion
of sunflower summers.

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Skat A June 1, 2013 at 2:24 PM CONGRATS! ;-) ~SKAT~

Poet Destroyer A June 1, 2013 at 9:49 AM Congratulations in Kim M's contest... have yourself a nice one... xox~ LINDA

Carrie Richards May 31, 2013 at 7:31 PM All the things I love about summer, you have beautifully written in prose! What a lovely poem this is!! Can I have a glass of merlot, and spend the evening??? I'll bring some crackers and cheese!! :) Lovely poem, Heather!

Kim Morrison May 31, 2013 at 5:36 PM A wonderful write! thanks for submitting this one. Congrats Kim

Matthew Horstkotter May 30, 2013 at 7:19 PM Great poem. Really enjoyed the read.

Isaiah Zerbst April 23, 2013 at 8:45 AM Ooo! Periwinkle skies! (shiver) This is perfect! Ho to the life of ease! That is one of the reasons why I like writing. I can sit on the couch or out on the deck and do something useful at the same time. What a work of art. I think of this poem as a watercolour in itself.

Timothy Hicks April 10, 2013 at 3:32 AM Lovely work Heather! The descriptions and tenderness in this was fantastic! I get the sense of longing and daydreaming very clearly when I read this... quite elegant!

John Posey April 9, 2013 at 6:05 PM Simply beautiful!... Brings a much needed sigh to end a perfect read.... You write so well, My dear.... Jake

David Williams April 7, 2013 at 9:27 AM Heather I love the dreaminess and romance in this...David

Donna Jones April 5, 2013 at 9:45 PM Very dreamy and almost makes one feel homesick though not away...nice Heather.....Donna

Laura Breidenthal April 5, 2013 at 8:34 PM You've got a love for nature I can easily tell--not only from your beautiful avatar, but your splendid poem you have so wonderfully crafted. Sunflowers are beyond gorgeous. Thanks for sharing! I really enjoyed reading. Always, Laura

Karen Anglesey April 5, 2013 at 6:15 PM Heather, this is eloquent as it brings the sunflowers and gardens (and everything else) immediately to the senses. I see me in this scene with my glass of merlot. Lovely!

Richard Lamoureux April 5, 2013 at 2:31 PM As usual your words are like a fresh morning beeze. I so enjoy the way you write Heather.

Eileen Manassian April 5, 2013 at 2:06 PM Beautiful use of alliteration, my dear...You captured the essence of summer and its beauty! :) Thanks for your lovely comments! Hugs!

Painted Hunter April 5, 2013 at 1:23 PM Beautiful! The way you've used words starting with the same letters in each line gives the impression of rhyme...even if it doesn't. I do that sometimes. Just great, Heather!