clouds lower o’er crest,
surrounding climber clinging ---
a cushion should he lose his grip
on miraculous miracles, flirty fantasies,
and wonders of the wilderness.
mind’s eyes’ memories wing deftly,
dropping him softly on pillows
puffed with morning’s eiderdown
awakening answered by kiss of
ecstasy, unexpected.
rainbow reflections, refract prisms
of joyous surrender. undulating waves
wash doubts to seas of season’s change.
sun of love’s seed, snuggles safely ‘neath
father’s courageous struggle for sight,
sensing that from the acme, he will not
fall.
poet, reaping what he has sown, will
replenish his earth next spring, and
the next.
eyes that may not see the forest,
hone senses, surging forward, feeling
words from heightened awareness
of magical muses, spellbound sources.
Author notes
TomisB has been my friend, mentor, and wordsmith of wonder for years. May he gather strength from others words, and through his darkest days, find light and love.
"What else is love but understanding & rejoicing in the fact that another person lives, acts & experiences otherwise than we do"
In a list
A contest entry
- Write For Tomisb - He needs the words by Cannonsfire.
1000 points, ended July 14, 10 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Chez, thank you so much for allowing me to honor my friend and awarding me the silver. IT mattered not whether or not I won, he is just so special to all of us, and to have my poem honored was a reflection of his heart!
Love, LInda XOXO -
This is so full of beauty and love. A spactacular write.
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This is a most impression dedication to him or any poet. Surely it will be an "awakening answered by kiss of ecstasy, unexpected" to anyone who reads it. Good luck in the contest.
Sincerely,
Leo Long
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This is spine tingling and just what he would smile at. Love, C
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Majestic!
Written with deep feeling, wonderful job!
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Lovely, full of a rich and deep belief in the magic that is found in life. Faith in good things coming to those who share their hearts. Thank you.
Love, Tom B.
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Just for you, sweet friend. I played with the words as well as I could, hoping to catch the essence of what you believe and share with us here. I have faith that no matter the outcome, you will be here, long after I am gone!
Love,
Linda
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Wonderful blooms of delicate words
Outstanding write dear Rose.
Your words always seem to refresh and delight!
xxoo
wolf
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