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The Sheltering - Ifl

Owl eyes break as dimming light worms about,
Hollow clap surrenders a sparked ribboning,
Escapees breakout from their misty cells,
Wakes of earthen prints puddling,
Harbored ills bade sanctuary,
A glassy millpond beholds the begotten,
Abrupt warming tempts the absence,
Stirred tea sweetly idling,
An archer colorfully tools the realm,
Directives wondering,
Vibrant life answering,
A stranger to loneliness,
...I felt like being alive.

Copyright © Hilo Poet | Year Posted 2023

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Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/22/2023 5:34:00 AM - Beautiful poem, William - Congratulations on your win in the contest - hugs Login to Reply Hilo Poet Date: 10/28/2023 3:24:00 AM Aloha, Anne-Lise! I'm retracing my posted poems before I went off the deep end--somewhat--but your kind words were a nice hug, my friend! Mahalo, William

Paula Goldsmith Date: 2/21/2023 1:21:00 PM Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful story/write/picture. Have a blessed day writing away........................ Login to Reply Hilo Poet Date: 10/28/2023 3:17:00 AM Aloha, Paula! As I backtrack my way before my unfortunate incident, I'm so happy to read your charming post as it makes me feel so alive, my friend! Mahalo, William

Christuraj Alex Date: 2/20/2023 8:22:00 PM Great writing with beautiful images. Congratulations! Login to Reply Hilo Poet Date: 10/28/2023 3:03:00 AM Aloha, Christuraj! Thanks again for your visit and kind words, my friend! Mahalo, William

Charles Messina Date: 2/20/2023 5:32:00 PM Beautifully written, William. Stunning imagery. You filled every hole with this wonderful poem. Congratulations on your 1st place win in my contest! Aloha ~Charlie Login to Reply Hilo Poet Date: 10/28/2023 3:00:00 AM I'm coursing my way back, Charles, to my last entries before my misfortunate incident, and finding myself honored by the high regard that you have taken, my friend! Aloha, William

Heidi Sands Date: 2/16/2023 9:42:00 PM I completely enjoyed this. Well written :) Login to Reply Hilo Poet Date: 2/17/2023 6:34:00 AM I am grateful for your kind expressions, Heidi, Aloha, William

Sam Kauffman Date: 2/14/2023 10:20:00 AM Aloha dear friend. This poem is rich in superlative images William and flows like the rolling Hawaiian waves on the beach. So many images caught my attention and carried me away into the world of your poem. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings! Login to Reply Hilo Poet Date: 2/14/2023 12:13:00 PM Mahalo, Sam, your enriching comprehension heightens my appreciation as it ascertains ones accomplishments. I graciously extend my courtesies to your worthy possessions of apparent inherence. Aloha my friend, William

Ann Peck Date: 2/13/2023 9:49:00 AM That's so lovely, William. Purpose amid the everyday happenings! Unique and surely a winner! Login to Reply Hilo Poet Date: 2/13/2023 10:07:00 AM Appreciate the optimism, Ann, thank you and Aloha, William