Where Reveries Reside

Tears subside,
hushed breaths draw ebbing tide,
soft virgin sands, un-walked and damp, shine.

A delicate filigree of silvery brine
brings an interlude where grief and beauty entwine,
gently swaying between now and then.

Thoughts of ‘remember when’
stir again.

Scattered far and wide,
bygones shimmer in rock pools,
scents on breezes ride...
elusive remnants of love
under bitter-sweet moonlight.

There is a place where reveries reside,
ensconced in time between the lows and highs,
where troubles disappear in ocean’s sighs
and hopes return with happiness inside.

Where shades of blue, and rose hues coincide
to nurture promises of sweet reprise,
there is a place where reveries reside,
ensconced in time between the lows and highs.

A haven to reflect on love’s divide,
recall that smile, the twinkle of those eyes
with fondness, then let woven dreams arise
with threads of gilded memories to guide...
this is the place where reveries reside.





**For Jared Pickett's Trois Par Huit /Tanka/Rondel contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 1/30/2011 8:57:00 PM
Coming back to a fave poem of mine to say hello! thanks for reading my tax poem. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 11/8/2010 7:07:00 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Sharon
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Date: 11/7/2010 2:46:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Sharon in Jared Pickett's contest. Wishing you the best with your writing and winning in contests. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/7/2010 1:35:00 PM
Sharon ..well deserved second place in contest. Gud usage of all three forms Luv/Best wishes....Hitendra Mehta
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Date: 11/7/2010 12:38:00 PM
Congratulations Sharon on your well deserved win. Agape, Moses
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Date: 11/7/2010 11:05:00 AM
This is a wonderful poem. Congratulations on your win. Love Scarlett
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Date: 11/7/2010 8:28:00 AM
Super congrats Sharon on your big win in Jared's contest with this excellent entry my friend.. enjoy this happy Sunday with lots of luv..
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Date: 11/7/2010 7:09:00 AM
I knew this would be a big winner, Sharon. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 10/10/2010 9:47:00 AM
I can't even begin to wrap my brain around to doing this challenge but you really made this seem soo effortless, Sharon :)-- you never cease to amaze me with your brilliant talent - this is seamless (& you know that I am saying it-- Eloquently done!) --reads like a winner to me, I know that this is going to do GREAT in the contest-- I sure hope so!! hugs to you-- love your title btw --nikko :)
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Date: 10/3/2010 11:01:00 AM
Enjjoyed the read of all those Tankas, Sharon! Thank you for your comments and best of luck in the contest....Gert:)
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Date: 10/3/2010 6:27:00 AM
This has to be on the winners podium, if not I'll eat my hat. Darn, I better buy one. You don't compose many, but when you do they are a delight to read >> James
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Date: 9/30/2010 4:04:00 PM
I especially like the next to last line...Gold gilded I hope...I am glad that I chose this to read this eve..Sara
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Date: 9/29/2010 9:13:00 AM
I had to come back to this poem, Sharon, as it reminds me in some ways of one of my favorite poems, "In Flanders Fields." I have been thinking about this one and need to add it to my favorites along with you before I move. Wishing you love and happiness always, Carolyn
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Date: 9/27/2010 2:02:00 PM
Oh my, this is so very lovely, Sharon! You have interwoven the theme in the different forms and created a beautiful tapestry. I absolutely love the rondel at the end. Golden, just golden. You are always a pleasure to read! Hugs, Kris
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Date: 9/27/2010 8:50:00 AM
A pleasure to read your creative poetry today Sharon. I am hoping you have a wonderful week filled with inspiration. The best to you in Jared's contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/26/2010 5:03:00 PM
Sharon, this is a masterpiece. A FAV for this!!
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Date: 9/26/2010 2:38:00 PM
What an inspiring write, Sharon. I have no doubt you will excel in Jared's contest with this moving entry. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/26/2010 2:22:00 PM
Very entry to the contest, Sharon. Good luck
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Date: 9/26/2010 10:26:00 AM
Really enjoyed this and what a beautiful title! Thanks for sharing!
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