Lin Lane Poet Verse

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Warm Ochre and Muted Sage

Sunlight painted glossy ribbons
in warm ochre and muted sage
ripplings in soft pastel hues
across the surface of a tranquil lake

Between cane reeds they swam
silken threads on the breakfast table
of a lone Indigo heron
standing with feathers and plume
feeding at the break of day

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 24, 2018 at 2:16 PM Wonderful piece! I was so in the mood for warm ochre and muted sage :) a lovely day to you! xomo Lin Lane May 24, 2018 at 4:11 PM Thanks very much for your kind thoughts, Mo.

John Gondolf May 24, 2018 at 12:33 PM Wonderful imagery in this verse, Lin, I love a calm serene lake in the early morning. John Lin Lane May 24, 2018 at 4:10 PM I liked the scene too, John, and many of the words for this write instantly came to mind. With sincere thanks.

Tom Cunningham May 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM Beautiful verse Lin as is the heron, just read the comments , is that your painting ? Tom. Lin Lane May 24, 2018 at 12:05 PM Thanks for the compliment on the write, but I can't take credit for the painting. Jan knows it could've been because she's seen several of mine, but this was created by Michelle Held.

Dale Gregory Cozart May 24, 2018 at 10:29 AM Beautiful poem. Nice to see you doing free verse imagery. Lin Lane May 24, 2018 at 12:03 PM Thanks a lot, Dale. Sometimes I get caught up in rhyme but free verse is more adaptable to story telling.

Jan Allison May 24, 2018 at 10:22 AM Love the title and your amazing imagery Lin ... is the painting one of yours it is so beautiful and gives me a sense of peace:-) hugs jan xx Lin Lane May 24, 2018 at 12:02 PM Thanks, Jan. It's not mine but you know it's my style. It's a recent contest winner by Michelle Held.