Verdant abundance paints an oasis
a confluence of wealth and nature tamed.
Perfection’s surface breathes tranquility.
Idyllic escape promises peace of mind.
Landscape entrances with echoes from past
childhood yearnings for ease, care, protection.
Stability’s attention neatly framed
as if assuring serenity’s flow.
But in the background a question awaits.
At what cost has this island been realized?
Though all would wish for just such a kingdom;
fruition is bound by privilege’s rope.
A contest entry
- Picture Prompt Contest by UnbreakableSoul.
500 points, ended November 8, 8 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - CELEBRATE 17 NOVEMBER- FOR AWARD-WINNING POEMS OF THE PAST YEAR by Vera Rich.
700 points, ended November 25, 94 entries
• next poem in this contest, • Add to finalists list, or remove from contest
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I see you've made quite good use of the word "confluence" again, my Friend. ; 
I'm happy to have given its gift to you so that you've won the gold in the contest with this intelligent, fine piece. You've described this picture of serenity quite well. I also like the use of the word "verdant". It's so much more elegant than merely calling something "green", is it not? Good luck in the contest, Sweetie. 
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Beautifully penned!
Congrats on the Gold...
Best wishes always!
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Congrats on the Gold trophy. A good write with a solid closing line. Well done poet.
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~~~~Wow, this is awesome~~~
Thank you so much for your entry and good luck Marlene! -
Wonderful
Such a great worded write for the theme. so very expressed. Best of luck in the contest
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