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The Purple Shadows

The skies are deepest plum,
And the sun's like a cherry,
The dark mysteries beckon,
And birds are in mulberries!
Peach roses soft and creamy,
In rich shadows gone dreamy.


Written on: 6/20/2021
For: ALL YOURS (Jun 22) Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Ochwo-Oburu Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 6:02 PM
Creative and imaginative.
Buehler Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 9:56 PM
Thank you.
Kauffman Avatar
June 23, 2021 at 12:53 PM
Absolutely "dreamy" and enchanting Evelyn! "Dark mysteries" do beckon. Love your "rich shadows" of roses. Congratulations on your win painted in the colors of the night! Blessings! :)"
Buehler Avatar
June 23, 2021 at 3:40 PM
Thank you, Sam. I appreciate your warm compliments and congratulations. Do have a nice evening, my friend. :)
Alex Avatar
June 22, 2021 at 10:16 AM
A beautifully painted scenery. Congratulations!
Buehler Avatar
June 22, 2021 at 10:46 AM
Thank you so much. :)
Poet Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 4:51 AM
Evelyn, your color pictures are gorgeous! Your poetry on the natural world is of the most incredible quality. This poem, in my opinion, was terrific. Excellent work of writing!
Buehler Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 11:33 AM
Lasaad, your heartwarming comments mean so much. They bring such encouragement and inspiration. I thank you with all my heart. Hugs, Evelyn
Buhagiar Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 1:20 AM
Your nature poems are sublime. Hugs.
Buehler Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 11:35 AM
Thank you for a marvelous compliment. Hugs.
Hankins Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 9:11 PM
What lovely images in color, Evelyn! I thoroughly enjoyed your verse. Good writing!
Buehler Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 9:31 PM
Thank you very much for your joy inspiring words, Milton. Have a blessed week, my friend, Evelyn
Scott Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 8:33 PM
Very dreamy like the rhyme and verse beautiful xx
Buehler Avatar
June 20, 2021 at 9:05 PM
I'm so glad! Thank you. :D
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