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Tangerine Sky

Lost and floundering in an unwholesome fog, time stood as if in freeze-framed mental log; roiling clouds swirled and hovered beneath the sun, Tangerine streaks sketched on the horizon. Amazing was this view and it calmed my fear. Watching in slow motion, all became so clear; it was the scribbling of an angel child, one whose imagination ran wild. Melting heavenly crayons were streaked and blotched; they began to take on depth as I stood and watched. Oh how they lit up the landscape so! I love this child, don't want him to go. Simplicity's wonder all aglow ... in style, I think I shall stay here, observe for a while. Perhaps there's a lesson here for me, if I open my eyes to beauty.

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Date: 1/13/2025 4:16:00 PM
Hello Ron Van Hooser, Oh you must open your eyes to beauty. That sky is beautiful. enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/16/2025 3:16:00 PM
Hello Ron, your very welcome Ron. I sense that your writing will amount to something. You create poetry very well. I love it when the sky turns to different colors. i love the sunset over the water.. The reflection of the setting sun is beautiful. Take care my friend. /Darlene/
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Ron VanHooser
Date: 1/16/2025 12:20:00 PM
Once again, thank you Darlene for your compliments and encouragement. You give me hope that my writing may someday amount to something. I was a professional photographer for many years, once vision problems forced leaving that field, I found I needed a new outlet for the creative drives of my heart and soul, my poetry fulfills that need and still allows me to share the joy of living, the love and passion, as well as the beauty that makes that living worthwhile. Thank you and take care My Friend.
Date: 1/13/2025 3:06:00 PM
Always a lesson to be learned in nature. We just have to be paying attention. Nice one
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Ron VanHooser
Date: 1/30/2025 1:06:00 PM
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my poems, it is always nice to know that my poetry has been well received and appreciated. Have a wonderful 2025! Ron

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