The Nascent Storm

Jade scythes
of areca fronds
slice slate air;
Medusa's snakes writhe.
Pewter arrows pierce
my garden.
I sit beneath an eave
pondering
the nascent storm.
Geraniums cloister
like vestal butterflies
in darkening loam
as a multitude
of emerald tufts
bend on the fleeing lawn.

5/12/18

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 5/19/2018 10:04:00 PM
Congrats on you win, Dale. Powerful imagery.
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Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 5/20/2018 7:45:00 AM
Thanks again, Line!
Date: 5/16/2018 5:18:00 PM
Gorgeous imagery, Dale. Every poetic line is so creative and full of artistry. I especially love your first three lines and your last line - ingenious and inspired - and I love a good storm! Congratulations on your excellent win! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 5/20/2018 7:45:00 AM
Thank you, Susan!
Date: 5/16/2018 10:33:00 AM
You have a gift for creating a unique blend of metaphoric understanding! Excellent!
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Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 5/16/2018 10:36:00 AM
Thanks very much, Carrie!
Date: 5/16/2018 9:15:00 AM
Congrats, Dale-- you have a great affinity for nature.
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Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 5/16/2018 9:23:00 AM
Thanks, LJ!
Date: 5/15/2018 12:29:00 PM
Very very nice, Dale! Fave!
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Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 5/15/2018 12:48:00 PM
Thanks so much, Kim!
Date: 5/15/2018 8:53:00 AM
Wow! Great imagery. I could have been there under the eaves with you after reading this. Congratulations.
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Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 5/15/2018 9:41:00 AM
Thanks so much, Dean.
Date: 5/15/2018 2:22:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. Well done.
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Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 5/15/2018 8:01:00 AM
Thank you, Susan.
Date: 5/15/2018 12:21:00 AM
Impressive again, congrats Dale.
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Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 5/15/2018 8:01:00 AM
Thanks, Rob!
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