The Land of Purple Thunder

When the world is cross and dreary
              There’s a place to calm the weary
I find the secret door down under
             To seek the land of purple thunder

On sands of time, the beach does lie
          With ponds and castle frogs near by
Who serve the queen of hourglass
                She chirps to let each hour pass

I see a harpsichord that sings
                  Just as I come upon my wings
A gliding sail on silver seas
          I scale the mountain tops with ease

I’m greeted by some Flutterflies
       And Stumblebees who grace the skies
I watch out for the flower sots
            With whom a Tipsymoth now plots

I dine on Angel cake delight
 As Psalm trees sway and chant good night
With Puffydogs, I join the crowds
                 Who ate too many puffy clouds 

Then to rest with Maids of grass
                In silken shade of summer sass
To dream of how I’ve spent my day
                        Inside this imagery parfait

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 10/4/2019 1:24:00 PM
Hello Gentle \Mike, I felt like i was there with you while reading this poem. Have a nice day my friend. XXXX-oo0.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/4/2019 3:01:00 PM
Thanks so much, Darlene xxoo
Date: 2/2/2019 11:41:00 PM
Luminescent and enchanting, sounds like a purple paradise, many congratulations on your win, Mike!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/3/2019 6:39:00 AM
Thank you so much Michelle xxoo
Date: 2/2/2019 5:27:00 PM
Great flowing story, Mike, I enjoyed reading. Congratulations on your win..Hugs Eve ~`*
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/2/2019 7:21:00 PM
Thanks so much Eve xxoo
Date: 1/29/2019 2:18:00 PM
'Purple Thunder' never came across so breezy, so refreshing, so airy, so-so-so lighter-than-air! Wonderful write, Mike! Best wishes, Gershon
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/29/2019 2:48:00 PM
Thanks Gershon !!
Date: 1/28/2019 7:53:00 AM
What a charming poem , Caren will adore this Mike, love the creative names it reminds me of dr seuss:-) hugs Jan xx
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/28/2019 8:49:00 AM
Thank Jan, I sure hope she does xxoo
Date: 1/25/2019 4:25:00 AM
Hi Mike, love the content and the creativity of this write. Each verse is a song of its own. Now, this is a place I would like to see. Through your wonderful words, I can. A fave my friend. Have a wonderful Friday. Your friend....Mike.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/25/2019 12:55:00 PM
Thank you so much Vladislav!! I am so flattered. Glad you liked it!!
Date: 1/23/2019 9:56:00 PM
Mike, your verse rolls off the tongue in lyrical song with superb rhyme and sounds divine. I love this gorgeous piece! I hope to see it a top winner. It is a Fave for me! : ) xxoo
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/24/2019 5:35:00 AM
Connie, thanks so much, I am so happy that you liked it xxoo
Date: 1/23/2019 2:40:00 AM
- This sounds wonderful, Mike - Best wishes in the contest ... a win poem in my eyes :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/23/2019 6:55:00 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise so kind of you to say xxoo
Date: 1/22/2019 3:35:00 PM
Lovely imagery of your secret life.. a beautiful land indeed!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/22/2019 8:42:00 PM
Thanks so much Vijay!!
Date: 1/22/2019 12:43:00 PM
This is just gorgeous. Enjoyed every line!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/22/2019 2:22:00 PM
Thank you so much P.S. !!!
Date: 1/22/2019 10:55:00 AM
What a great poem for the contest. Very creative. I hope it is a winner :)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/22/2019 11:11:00 AM
Thanks Heidi, Happy Tuesday xxoo
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