Sandra Adams Poet Verse

Where Flowers Grow In Barren Fields

Amidst the hues of grassy green
wildflowers peer in scanty folds
between the thistle, of blue-gray,

they drink not of the morning's dew
for it lingers less in drier air,
yet grow within the barren brae.

Scant fuchsia and amethyst shades
adorn the parched and dusty soil
below the mountain's rocky ledge,

where clouds of pink swirls linger
above the snow capped tips
as the sun slips atop its edge.

I stand beneath the crimson glow
as it brushes against small streams
reflecting, an iridescent salmon tinge

then fades within the shade
cast beneath scarcely grown pines
amongst the mountain's dinge.


July 29, 2019
Tricon Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Emile Pinet

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Brenda Chiri September 13, 2019 at 8:26 AM I see why this one won a place in the contest! Ahh nothing new because your work is flawless!;)

John Hamilton August 3, 2019 at 6:47 PM This is an inspired poem Sandy, no doubt from your vacation, congrats on a great write and second place win! Sandra Adams August 3, 2019 at 8:29 PM Thank you John....Montana left an impression in my mind that did break through in peaks of poetry....thankfully so :) hugs

Line Gauthier August 2, 2019 at 8:05 AM Lovely flow of imagery, Sandra. Congrats on your silver medal win. Sandra Adams August 3, 2019 at 8:31 PM Thank you Line....i couldn't write for this contest for weeks, then after my vacation the images were so vivid in my mind that poetry started to reflect them :)

Connie Marcum Wong August 1, 2019 at 11:51 PM Sandra, I thought you would win the Trophy with this gorgeous Tri-Con. As You know I faved this and how much I thought of it. I loved your Excellent entry. Congratulations my friend.You honor my form with this beauty! : ) xxoo Sandra Adams August 2, 2019 at 6:23 AM Thank you Connie...I am proud to stand below your fabulous write...I am glad my mini vacation helped to fuel my muse that penned this one....i worked a bit at getting it just right! hugs to you :)

Jeanne Mcgee August 1, 2019 at 5:05 PM Many wonderful poetic phrases Sandra. Congrats on your top win. Sandra Adams August 2, 2019 at 6:19 AM Thank you Jeanne....forms are always challenging for me, but it seems my Montana trip fueled my muse! hugs :)

Emile Pinet August 1, 2019 at 9:28 AM Congratulations Sandra, your poem earned "Second Place" in my contest, it was a very tough contest to judge, well done my friend, Emile. Sandra Adams August 1, 2019 at 9:36 AM Wow Thank you so much for the honor of a win Emile and for using Connie's form in your contest, it was a fun write :) hugs

John Gondolf August 1, 2019 at 9:27 AM Sandy, back to say congrats on your podium win my dear friend. I felt like this poem would do well. All my best. Hugs, John Sandra Adams August 1, 2019 at 9:35 AM Thank you John, it was a fun write, especially with the recent trip to Montana fueling my muse! :) hugs

Connie Marcum Wong July 31, 2019 at 8:52 PM This is brilliant Sandra! I would love to see this a top winner. All you need to do to make this a Tri-Con is to capitalize the first word in your first, third, and fifth stanza. I am so honored that you created a Tri-Con that is better than any I have read so far. I am sure Emile will love this as much as I do. xxoo Sandra Adams July 31, 2019 at 9:02 PM Wow thank you Connie for your kind words and tips ( I rarely capitalize anything so thank you for that advice). It was a fun form! Hugs :)

Richard Lamoureux July 31, 2019 at 9:27 AM It is amazing where plants suddenly appear. Thanks for your kind visit. ;0) This piece is a perfect way to start my day. Sandra Adams July 31, 2019 at 4:14 PM Thank you Rick...i have adjusted the wording in this one a few times, trying to perfect it... :) hugs

Charles Messina July 30, 2019 at 10:32 AM Great imagery Susan. a beautiful poem with a great flow. Awesome...very well written dear friend. Hugs Charlie Sandra Adams July 30, 2019 at 7:24 PM Thank you Charlie...i wanted to try this form...your comment makes me feel as though i did ok with it :) hugs

Winged Warrior July 30, 2019 at 9:02 AM A lovely visual my friend...so elegantly crafted, Sandra...sending poetic love...^WW^ :o) Sandra Adams July 30, 2019 at 7:23 PM Thank you WW...it was a fun write...now that i am rested my muse is a bit refreshed! hugs :)

John Gondolf July 30, 2019 at 8:28 AM I love the beautiful imagery in this poem, Sandy. Montana obviously made a big impression on you my friend. Enjoyed the read. Hugs, John Sandra Adams July 30, 2019 at 8:41 AM Thank you John, i keep trying to make slight changes to perfect it...my first attempt at a tricon! Montana definitely lives in my memory though! :) hugs