Where Dragonflies Alight

It was a long hike before they reached the campsite,
and sunlight was fading with the slight threat of rain.
Mandy was weary and Jeff's mood was quite dreary.
There was much yet to prepare before dark of night.
Tents needed raising, then fire and food to prepare.
Labors completed by the bright glow of moonlight.
Mandy gathered dry kindling while Jeff found water,
near a stand of cattails where dragonflies alight.
Gazing at the laggard walk of a red capped crane,
Jeff's mood was quite dreary, and Mandy was weary,
'til scared by trumpets of the sandhill crane in flight.



April 6, 2021
Abracadabra March Magic Contest
Sponsored by William Kekaula
Syllable count at 12 ~ checked with HMS. Rhyme with RZ

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 4/18/2021 9:52:00 AM
Loved this little story and the imagery you included. Congrats for your win, Jenna.
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Date: 4/15/2021 2:36:00 AM
Ah, the picture avails itself and emanates the words outlined with ease of this rather difficult poetic format, Jenna, my compliments for your participation and placement, Aloha!
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Date: 4/12/2021 12:13:00 PM
Nice work, Jenna. I read the spec for this contest and I thought, ‘Woah, that looks like hard work, give this one a Miss.’ You’ve proved it can be done, and done well. Congrats in advance of a likely high placement. Terry
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Date: 4/10/2021 5:39:00 AM
Awesome imagery! I love the picture, great write!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 4/10/2021 6:41:00 AM
Thanks for your ever present encouragement, Mark.
Date: 4/7/2021 2:43:00 AM
Heya Jenna, great writing in this difficult format, your style and imagery flows effortlessly, from dreary and weary to ethereal and at one with nature, best of luck in the contest; hey are Jeff an Mandy in separate tents or is that blue one a decoy, cheers David
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David Kavanagh
Date: 4/7/2021 6:09:00 AM
Oops forgive my faux pas, cheers
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Jenna Logan
Date: 4/7/2021 4:44:00 AM
They're cousins. David. ;) Thank you for such nice compliments on my writing.
Date: 4/6/2021 11:54:00 AM
exquisite imagery Jenna you are such a talented young lady:-) adding this to my faves:-) hugs Jan xx
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Jenna Logan
Date: 4/6/2021 2:01:00 PM
I thought of your photo when writing this one. Thanks Jan.
Date: 4/6/2021 8:45:00 AM
You paint a well known picture. Reminds me of our camping days. God Bless, JB
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Jenna Logan
Date: 4/6/2021 10:24:00 AM
Thanks so very much for leaving your thoughts, Judy.
Date: 4/6/2021 7:13:00 AM
Oh i remember this form from a long time ago... I like the flow to your poem and the imagery as always is amazing.. you are a very talented writer..
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Jenna Logan
Date: 4/6/2021 7:30:00 AM
Hello and thank you for reading me on your return to the soup. I appreciate your kind thought, and it's nice to have you back.
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