Sometimes
nature surprises me:
startling a fox around a corner,
catching deer
munching in our yard,
spying bunnies
by the pond.
But this morning,
nature outdid herself.
I opened the door,
laughing
in amazement.
Watermelon pink,
flaming red,
bruised violet,
deep, dusky blue.
Whether to amuse herself
or astonish mere mortals,
Mother Nature
dressed the day
in breathtaking glory.
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What a great birthday surprise! May the whole day be just as breathtaking.
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Wow. This kind of breathtaking beauty is rare. A perfect start for a day.
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I love how you capture so much about the beauty that surrounds you in this piece.
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Beautiful sky to start the day! Thanks for the poem and the image!
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Your lovely writing captures the gorgeous scene. I especially love “watermelon pink”!
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Beth, that is “breathtaking glory” and your word descriptions of the colors are breathtaking too. I can just say wow:
“Watermelon pink,
flaming red,
bruised violet,
deep, dusky blue.”
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What a beautiful sunrise! I predict it was to “astonish mere mortals.”
Your imagery is delicious:
“Watermelon pink,
flaming red,
bruised violet,
deep, dusky blue.”
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