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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De Beaulieu Avatar
October 4, 2019 at 1:24 PM
Hello Gentle \Mike, I felt like i was there with you while reading this poem. Have a nice day my friend. XXXX-oo0.
Gentile Avatar
October 4, 2019 at 3:01 PM
Thanks so much, Darlene xxoo
Faulkner Avatar
February 2, 2019 at 11:41 PM
Luminescent and enchanting, sounds like a purple paradise, many congratulations on your win, Mike!
Gentile Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 6:39 AM
Thank you so much Michelle xxoo
Roper Avatar
February 2, 2019 at 5:27 PM
Great flowing story, Mike, I enjoyed reading. Congratulations on your win..Hugs Eve ~`*
Gentile Avatar
February 2, 2019 at 7:21 PM
Thanks so much Eve xxoo
Wolf Avatar
January 29, 2019 at 2:18 PM
'Purple Thunder' never came across so breezy, so refreshing, so airy, so-so-so lighter-than-air! Wonderful write, Mike! Best wishes, Gershon
Gentile Avatar
January 29, 2019 at 2:48 PM
Thanks Gershon !!
Allison Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 7:53 AM
What a charming poem , Caren will adore this Mike, love the creative names it reminds me of dr seuss:-) hugs Jan xx
Gentile Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 8:49 AM
Thank Jan, I sure hope she does xxoo
Raven Avatar
January 25, 2019 at 4:25 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.
Gentile Avatar
January 25, 2019 at 12:55 PM
Thank you so much Vladislav!! I am so flattered. Glad you liked it!!
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 23, 2019 at 9:56 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
Gentile Avatar
January 24, 2019 at 5:35 AM
Connie, thanks so much, I am so happy that you liked it xxoo
Andresen Avatar
January 23, 2019 at 2:40 AM
- This sounds wonderful, Mike - Best wishes in the contest ... a win poem in my eyes :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gentile Avatar
January 23, 2019 at 6:55 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise so kind of you to say xxoo
Pandit Avatar
January 22, 2019 at 3:35 PM
Lovely imagery of your secret life.. a beautiful land indeed!
Gentile Avatar
January 22, 2019 at 8:42 PM
Thanks so much Vijay!!
Awtry Avatar
January 22, 2019 at 12:43 PM
This is just gorgeous. Enjoyed every line!
Gentile Avatar
January 22, 2019 at 2:22 PM
Thank you so much P.S. !!!
Sands Avatar
January 22, 2019 at 10:55 AM
What a great poem for the contest. Very creative. I hope it is a winner :)
Gentile Avatar
January 22, 2019 at 11:11 AM
Thanks Heidi, Happy Tuesday xxoo
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