We See What We Want To See

Driving down the old sand road
headlights shade potholes in the dark
Drive slowly with your precious load
to the bus stop where we park

Back on the sand and heading home dark skies shading to greys
pastel hues foretell the sun
Twilight gives way with brilliant blinding rays
a bright dawn it has begun

Now those dusty dark roads with all their flaws
as dull as dull can be
Magically transformed with reflected light 
as bright as the sun on sea

Silhouette life on rainbow skies
photographers dream birth of a new day
Birdlife abounds this old sand road
watch quietly as they play

Its lighter now crystal skies so blue
and I’ve finally reached my gate
Lift club can be dull that is true
but I simply cannot wait


24.05.21
We see what we want to see poetry contest 
Rhyme
Sponsored by Daniel Turner

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Date: 6/9/2021 9:41:00 AM
A very beautiful piece. Congratulations!
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Melody Wiggett
Date: 6/15/2021 12:55:00 AM
Thank you soo much:)
Date: 5/28/2021 10:55:00 AM
Nicely written, Melody, best of luck in the contest. John
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Melody Wiggett
Date: 6/1/2021 4:27:00 AM
:) aww thank you John. I appreciate that:)
Date: 5/24/2021 7:03:00 AM
A really quite charming little poem -- enjoyed! My best regards, Melody. :) john
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Melody Wiggett
Date: 6/1/2021 4:28:00 AM
:) thank you soo much John. I’m glad you enjoyed it;)
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