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Views of You

Now, when the day is cool and new
While fragile light is still allowed
My paper captures views of you
Your eyes, the shape of shifting clouds

While fragile light is still allowed
I sketch your hair as blooming trees
Your eyes, the shape of shifting clouds
As rain replenishes the seas

I sketch your hair as blooming trees
Noting beauty by scars contrast
As rain replenishes the seas
Like souvenirs from journeys past

Noting beauty by scars contrast
Where mirrors stand, fractured and bent
Like souvenirs from journeys past
With all the futures you present

Where mirrors stand, fractured and bent
My paper captures views of you
With all the futures you present
Now, when the day is cool and new.

5/16/22

Rhyming Pantoum of Five Stanzas contest
Sponsor: L. Milton Hankins

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John Watt

Date: 5/21/2022 4:39:00 PM

My artistry sibling, I am in agreement with Connie that this poem belongs in a pantoum textbook to study when one is courageous enough to pursue writing in this challenging form. I've tried only a few and know that a line that works well in one stanza doesn't necessarily mesh with the next. The pairing of "Your eyes, the shape of shifting clouds / As rain replenishes the seas" is nature, artistry, and romance coalesced into a stunning poetic statement. Again, "Like souvenirs from journeys past / With all the futures you present", is a delightful expression of committed love and the future arc it enables. Beautiful, a poem to be revisited and re-enjoyed. Hearty congrats for the deserving POTD ~ John

Juliet Ligon

Date: 5/21/2022 4:31:00 PM

You pieced this together so nicely. Sometimes it's hard for these to flow, but this is so natural. I love the vision you gave of sketching their hair as blooming trees.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/19/2022 6:35:00 PM

Wow Michelle, you could give lessons in how to write a proper Pantoum! The flow of your repeating lines exquisitely blend together. I see why this wonderful poem was honored with POTD! Very deserving my friend. I am Faving this beauty in case I ever get the courage to write one! Congratulations! Blessings xxoo

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/18/2022 7:26:00 PM

Painting with words in this way, is so beautiful and creative. Your thoughts leave me in complete awe. You have captured the essence of your subject, in such a wonderful way. Congratulations Michelle, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Brandy

Joseph May

Date: 5/18/2022 5:53:00 PM

Beautiful write Michelle, Congrats on POTD

Constance La France

Date: 5/18/2022 5:23:00 PM

Michelle, beautiful Pantoum and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings ~Constance

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/18/2022 3:26:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD, Michelle, you have created incredible poetry. The imagery you use and the way you express yourself are both breathtakingly lovely. Kindest regards

Ann Peck

Date: 5/18/2022 2:27:00 PM

Dear Michelle ~ Another exquisitely lovely poem. It flows magically. I love this line: when fragile light is still allowed. So descriptive.5B Congratulations on POTD!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 5/18/2022 2:02:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD honour, Michelle. You have created such an outstanding Pantoum - enjoyed every line of this exquisite creation by a master poet. Love and blessings ~ Mala

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/18/2022 10:20:00 AM

Your poetic grace shines out from every line in this romantic pantoum! A beautiful and serenely crafted poem of agape love! You have gathered your immense skills for this exquisite poem of love underpinned by your romantic passion. The work of a master poet indeed! Congratulations on your win POTD dear friend.

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/18/2022 9:47:00 AM

WoW! Michelle, You have composed such a well-written Pantoum. It’s just beautiful; it has good content and imagery. Who did you write this for? Whomever it is, I know that they appreciated it very much. Best wishes in the contest.Congratulations on a well-deserved poem of the day. Enjoy the honor. Have a nice day:-) Alexis

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/18/2022 7:56:00 AM

Once again, 'your poetic strains replenish my feeble brains.' Just love this write, Michelle. Congrats on POTD! Best always, Gershon

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/18/2022 7:56:00 AM

Congratulations for this beautiful POTD Michelle :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/18/2022 7:31:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. A "Wonderful" Write. Have a great/blessed day writing away.................

Bill Baker

Date: 5/18/2022 6:45:00 AM

Eloquently written, Michelle, with beautiful imagery. Congratulations on your POTD honor, Bill

Belle Bellevue

Date: 5/18/2022 5:47:00 AM

A beautiful Pantoum form poem Michelle, congratulations on poem of the day… Belle

Warren Doll

Date: 5/18/2022 5:25:00 AM

Michelle, Wonderful write. Congratulations on POTD~ Warren

Mike Gentile

Date: 5/18/2022 4:59:00 AM

Michelle, what a beautiful poem. it's positively captivating! Congratulations on your POTD honors !!!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/18/2022 4:53:00 AM

Back with BIG congrats Michelle for POTD. Enjoy your day.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/18/2022 4:10:00 AM

Wow! I find this form tricky ~ congrats on POTD

Mo The Insolent Rib

Date: 5/18/2022 4:07:00 AM

Stunningly beautiful piece Michelle. Congratulations on POTD! Enjoy the day! xomo

Jeff Kyser

Date: 5/18/2022 3:50:00 AM

That’s a beauty of a pantoum. Well done, and congrats

Anil Deo

Date: 5/18/2022 2:05:00 AM

Congrats dear Michelle. ThanX for your presence ( & i just posted my Monoku & reasons for my "absence") peace & shalom

JAN ALLISON

Date: 5/18/2022 1:52:00 AM

dropping back with many congrats on POTD I love the pantoum form and know its so challenging to write:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/18/2022 12:37:00 AM

A perfect pantoum, not the easiest form I find. Congratulations Michelle on the honour of POTD. Have a great day. Tom

Valerie Staton

Date: 5/17/2022 8:06:00 PM

Very well written. Thoroughly enjoyed reading.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/17/2022 7:23:00 PM

'As rain replenishes the sea,' so does this 'View' resonate with me. Beautifully penned, my friend. Thank you, Gershon

JAN ALLISON

Date: 5/17/2022 1:10:00 PM

I know how challenging this form is to write and you have penned a beauty, into my faves:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/17/2022 11:20:00 AM

Well thought and done! Enjoyed! Aloha!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/17/2022 9:38:00 AM

Refreshing view! Love it! Well done, Michelle!

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