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The Mirror of the Lake

Shy autumn first appeared in scarlet blush to kiss the silent mirror of the lake as umber shadows gathered in the hush of amber afternoon and rose to take the waning glow of summer into night. The ginger leaves of maples echo still a decoupage of August's blazing light that spread like flames upon the cresting hill then downward to the water's gleaming run. They spill upon the glass like lava sear amidst a mist of steaming cinnamon, the saffron embers whispers in the ear of pilgrim day to one last journey make to view its image mirrored in the lake.

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Beata Agustin

Date: 8/4/2021 10:25:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! God bless you.

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/4/2021 11:32:00 AM

Dear Dale, the beauty of your artistry never fails to amaze me. Your exquisite colorful pen paints imagery like no other. Congratulations for your excellent win in Milton's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 8/4/2021 1:30:00 PM

Thanks very much, Susan. Lovely to hear from you.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 8/4/2021 1:29:00 PM

Thanks very much, Susan. Lovely to hear from you.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/4/2021 11:13:00 AM

so good to read this gem again Dale, Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 8/4/2021 1:29:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. You're such a good friend.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/4/2021 11:04:00 AM

So colorful, so visual with a wonderful surprise ending, Dale - the changing of the seasons in visceral imagery! Congratulations on your win.

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/4/2021 10:22:00 AM

Hi Dale, Congratulations on your winning write:-)Alexis

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/4/2021 9:06:00 AM

Dale, I am so happy that, out of 50 submissions, your poem placed high in my contest. Congratulations.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 8/4/2021 9:37:00 AM

Thanks very much, sir.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/16/2018 2:02:00 PM

A beautiful image of the colors on a glassy lake, Dale. When water is this calm, you can take a photo of the trees and the lake, turn it upside down and see the same image. Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest!

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 12/16/2018 2:51:00 PM

Thanks so much, Carolyn.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 12/16/2018 8:06:00 AM

A really beautiful sonnet, Dale!:-) Congratulations on your win!

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 12/16/2018 8:21:00 AM

Thank you, Edward.

Agnes Krampe

Date: 9/30/2017 8:15:00 PM

Your sonnet paints a lovely picture, Dale. Congrats on your placement.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 9/30/2017 8:21:00 PM

Thanks, Agnes.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 9/26/2017 8:51:00 AM

Beautiful sonnet Dale, elegantly penned. Congratulations on your win :) xomo

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 9/26/2017 9:28:00 AM

Thanks so much, Maureen.

Joseph May

Date: 9/25/2017 3:24:00 PM

Congrats on your win Dale

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 9/25/2017 4:08:00 PM

Thanks.

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 9/24/2017 11:56:00 PM

Congratulation on you win, Dale.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 9/25/2017 7:30:00 AM

Thanks very much.

John Hamilton

Date: 9/24/2017 8:45:00 PM

Wonderful writing Dale, no wonder you've got such a high placement, I would have put it at 2 or 3, but judging is subjective, well done!

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 9/25/2017 7:30:00 AM

Thanks so much, John.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 9/24/2017 7:00:00 PM

Very creative and such gorgeous imagery, Dale, I just adore this one! Blessings and congrats on your win, my friend! :-)

Constance La France

Date: 9/24/2017 4:47:00 PM

Dale, congratulations on your win with this amazing and beautifully penned write !

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 9/24/2017 5:26:00 PM

Thanks so much!

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 9/24/2017 4:30:00 PM

Reading this is as if I am standing in a tapestry each colour moving in a zephyr as if alive, sentient, teasing my thoughts.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 9/24/2017 5:26:00 PM

Thanks so much, Patricia!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/24/2017 12:07:00 PM

Lovely sonnet, Dale. Congrats! Janice

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 9/24/2017 12:10:00 PM

Thanks, Janice!

Dm Babbit

Date: 9/24/2017 10:57:00 AM

What a beautiful reflection, good luck in the contest.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 9/24/2017 10:59:00 AM

Thanks so much, DM.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/21/2017 6:29:00 PM

I like the way the water is calm a reflection of the trees and grass can be seen. Have a nice evening my friend.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/21/2017 2:51:00 PM

oh ok clever clogs you could enter your own contest with this one lol , seriously dale a stunning sonnet with beautiful imagery:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 9/21/2017 2:55:00 PM

Thanks so much, Jan!!