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Rain

 

Zephyr stirs still blue.

Apollo’s glow fades fleetly.

Black ink seeps rumbling

above dry vapid vellum.

Subdued silence reigns.

Ebon wool spreads ominous.

Elementals clash,

silver scissors snake somewhere.

Diamond pebbles drop.

Fresh pearls of sanctified tears

flourish barren loam,

restore life to that thought dead.

Colours splash canvas.

Kaleidoscope of rich hues

cleansing, combining.

Heaven earth coalescing.

Regeneration.

Prismatic icons promise

quenching pluvial cascade.

 

 




 

— judyanne, Jun 06, 2010

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: Western Australia, AUS

Favorite Poets: Favourite poets? So many, so varied. I like particular songs, not necessarily the singer... and the same goes for poetry. I can honestly say though, that Alfred Noyes' The Highwayman was what inspired my love of poetry - my mother began reading it to me when I was still a baby, and it became my favourite bedtime story

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Critiques

Seren

Seren

16 years ago

Dear Judd

I wasn't going to vote on comp entries in case I get back into AEC lol but I wasnt thinking the other night and voted on someones comp entry lol so everyones getting a vote this month ... good luck in the comp love and big hugs Jayne-Chloe x x x ("Quote:-For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.-Ivan Panin")
judyanne

judyanne

16 years ago

thanks jc xxx

it was originally a poem containing several haiku but wasn't sure if it was within the competition guidelines (jonathon seemed to think not) so i changed it. i don't think it reads as smoothly, but never mind. what are the rules regarding edits? there are a couple of things i want to change (one thinks they've abandoned a poem only to later find little things that annoy) am i allowed to edit until the month is out? love and big hugs back at yu love judd xxx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html
xena465

xena465

16 years ago

WoW Judy

You're becoming a master of poetry forms. You must be working really hard to achieve such a brilliant write. PS Good luck in comp too x Xena
judyanne

judyanne

16 years ago

thanks rosina

i really enjoy trying out new styles of poetry (i'm still working on my 'perfect' sonnet.) but i am discovering that i really like japanese form glad you thought this was okay. love judy xxx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years ago

Oh how innovative judyanne

Ann of Norway This new way to describe a thunder storm, not in the least bit banal quite the opposite stunningly original and enticingly provocative of the imagination, I love the way you created this "painting" I didn't know you could paint so well. As to sonnet I still am not au fait with its form, I like to be not only in free form, but free lance if you know what I mean. Love to you and good luck if its for some competition, I am sure you will come high up if not at the top. Love to you annanya.
judyanne

judyanne

16 years ago

annanya xxx

thank you for the lovely comment this is a choka (supposed to be) not a sonnet xx love and hugs your way from judanne xxx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html
SH

shirley harrison

16 years ago

breath taking!

i have alot of catching up to do Judy! you are and have been an insperation to me and i'm so glad i'm back! shirley harrison
Electric Blue

Electric Blue

16 years ago

Rain

Judyanne Welcome to the Neopoet family Thank you for looking in on my poem Ocean's Farewell dedicated to my late husband. He loved the sea, he was an artist and photographer. I too am drawn to the water I love nature and walking in the rain is one of my favourite things to do. I love the elements in all forms. I write about them mostly. I read your poem several times and was struck by the many desciiptions. The colours WoW what a wonderful Painting you have created - being an artist my poetry is very visual and so many visions did I see. You visions created will stay with me and maybe I can create the vision I see. I stream with poetry but I have discovered many types which I am trying to learn about they seem alien to me but I love a challenge. Electric blue
judyanne

judyanne

16 years ago

thanks

what a wonderful comment if you do paint your thoughts to my poem i would love to see it. i'm just lending my hand to different genres - the competitions are an inspiration as to what to try love judy xx again, my thoughts are with you in your time of loss http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html
Mark

Mark

16 years ago

choka is awesome

never tried one lol but I certainly love this and will look deeper into it :) Smoothly? hmm I think I was a bit ufamiliar with some words but that is me lol thanks, Mark Resilient Flexibility RUN; when there seems to be no answer common sense will not speak, so run - -go running..
judyanne

judyanne

16 years ago

hi mark

thanks for visiting i'd never attempted choka before this either (didn't even know what it was !!!) it was fun love judy http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html
loved

loved

16 years ago

”’This new way to

'''This new way to describe a thunder storm, not in the least bit banal quite the opposite stunningly original and enticingly provocative of the imagination, I love the way you created this “painting” I didn’t know you could paint so well.''' Ma'am Ann's COMMENTS SUM IT ALL WHO AM I NOW WORTHY ENOUGH now TO COMMENT NOT FOR THE WORTH OF the SALT THAT's MY BODY 'S sole content please do read in smaller case with a magnifying glass thanks
judyanne

judyanne

16 years ago

thanks loved

love judy xxx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years ago

Dear Judy

I don't , or try not to, comment on competition poetry, as I might be one of the judges for the poetry contest. That is if I get the votes, lol. If I were you, I would pm Jayne to make sure your questions get answered, as some comments can slip through the cracks. Love, Cat
judyanne

judyanne

16 years ago

hi cat

yes, thanks. i have already checked on the comp site - (i can edit) love, judy xxx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html
docmaverick

docmaverick

16 years ago

Sorry, Judy....

...didn't "fancy" this one. I realize it was supposed to be about a storm, but, peltering the reader with choppy descriptions doesn't do it for me. I apologize, if I missed it...but, I really wanted to know how the storm made you feel.....what other day did it remind you of, etc.? So much, for throwing all your discards into one lump. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
judyanne

judyanne

16 years ago

hi docmaverick

nice to meet you i was attempting a choka for the june competition. i have to admit that this style is new to me, so i'm not that great at it thanks for your honesty, i'll keep practicing. perhaps you would read my poem 'metamorphosis', and give your opinion on that as it is also about a storm, more the style i normally use. love judy http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html