Perched on the brink
in wonder the scope her horizon.
Coming changes nudge
childhood fantasies past.
Summers youth almost spent.
No longer of child's eyes her world
in this the spring her womanhood.
In nervous angst holding fast
to childish giggles of Ms Bear's tea parties
but of eager anticipation seeking more.
Pig tails and baby dolls stored away
left to their demise in memories reflections.
For now new dreams and hopes to aspire
as summers innocence fades to springs bloom.
Author notes
Fine Art credit...The Fourth of July
Thomas Wagner www.art.com
When looking for a picture prompt,this lovely girl attracted my eye, to the scene and her delicate young age.
With the world ahead of her, and enjoying the scene and summer I would like you to flow with that imagination, and share her thoughts.
I want imagery, metaphors and any poetic devices to make your poem attractive and not just what one sees as they look at her.
Rules
l.This contest is open to both men and women.
2. I want up to twenty written lines, that much if possible
Any shorter ones as of 4:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time Tuesday are o.k.
But try and keep poems to twenty written lines for enough substance to the poem.
3. With or without rhyming
4. Poetic devices as mentioned above
5. Spell check, and no StIcKy CaPs!
6. Remember to give credits to the above fine artist in authors notes or at foot of poem.
7.****** If at all possible please copy picture and have it above your poem...Sorry I forgot that special request..
A contest entry
- Summer Is Not Yet Over Picture Prompt by Rose Angel.
550 points, ended September 18, 2008, 14 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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very nice i loved it and i loved the pic too it is very heart warming and full of jo....keep up the great work..
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Thank you for your time in stopping to read and comment. I'm glad you enjoyed.
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Beautiful rich lines of flowing imagery. Your choice of words and verbage so suited to this girl who you seem to understand so well. Her toys, dolls, her feelings..Though it is not rhyming which was a choice, there is no need of rhyme when you have with your flow and words weaved such a lovely flow of gentle understanding in thoughtful words for this young girl at the threshold of becoming a young lady. Lovely write!
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Thank you for your time in reading and commenting, also for the chance to think and work the cobwebs out of my mind.
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Wonderfully written Rick! Best of luck to you!
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Thanks for your kind comment, penned this in a hurry wasn't to sure about it myself.
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