THREE PICTURES PAINTED
The burning embers
emit their glow
and dry the shoes and fustian folds
of elderly men
who sup their ale
surrounded by the wood smoke curls.
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A rainbow peers
through leaded glass
and light beams rain
in slanted straws
with hand outstretched
I catch them in
my open trembling palm.
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The sweeping waves
Pound granite shores
Their limestone crescents
Reaching out
To smoky skylines
Underneath
The threatening ructious skies.
As in music a tone poem is a descriptive piece in one movement/verse.
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Author:
Michael Edwards (
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I can visualise these pictures that you paint with your words.
Thanks Andy - had to dig deep for ructious - might use it again even though it's not recognised by this site.
Fine writes Michael. *Gets out dictionary for 'ructious'*
Tis a fine word - not that I'm ructious - well maybe I was a few centuries ago when I was still a lad.
You ructing there?!
You can't beat a good ruct Orchi !!
Love this it's like painting for the blind Michael, you've really brought these to life .
Ecellent!
Andrew
Thanks so much Andrew - I really appreciate your kind comments.
You make reading a sheer delight with these three little jewels dear Michael.
I'm so pleased you enjoyed the read Fay. I do so enjoy writing the shorter pieces.
You are a multi- talent. Loved them.
You are too kind - thanks so much.
Cooeee - you caught any rainbows this evening M?!
Nooooo nuttin yet - no rain - tried it with the hose and got soaked - might have caught a cold - but a cold what I don't know. Mrs Berles said I haven't got enough syllables - where have they gone?
This is why I always have to check out your work. Wonderful word combos without sounding ridiculous or pompous. Vivid word pictures. A true poet. Great work Michael!
Thank you so much - you've truly made my day.
Michael you always make my visits a joy in reading. ww
My pleasure - thanks for visiting Willy
Thanks MIKE ~ Love the flowers ~ the combo of the blues with the yellow Welsh poppies are you a supporter of all things Swedish ~ I am !
Love TONE POEMS and it is description I use of some of FAY'S lovely Cornish Odes !
Loved all three ~ Perfection them and I have an urge to TITLE THEM as I do your ABSTRACTS !
1. Who hath smelt wood smoke @ twilight ?
2. I can catch a RAINBOW !
3. Stranger on the Shore !
Thanks for caring and thanks for sharing my CHOCOLATE ~ Plain is best ! Yours BRIAN
Cheers Brian - Nepeta : the main plant - quite subdued but a great filler - do like your titles. I keep files of all my poems and might name them as you've suggested.
Michael,
I enjoyed reading your “Three Pictures Painted”...
and they ARE three beautiful written visuals! It’s amazing what you’re able to do with your pen!
~Laura~
Ah thank you Laura - so pleased you like them.
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