in the reflection of trees
leaves blurred, branches muted
the pond is stagnant, without shimmer
monochrome serenity
movement
a sole duckling
abandoned, though unaware
dashes over a lily bed
feathered impatience with webbed feet askew
watched by a dragonfly
atop nearby bamboo
such youthful exuberance
of breathless bursts and pond dashing!
.
I am the duckling
my immature wings as yet cannot soar
vestigial at best
(for now, let’s ignore)
but I can walk on water my love
eager in my yellow bright
flap, splash come I
toward your
wholesome sunlight
I love what you did here!
Bravo!
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Oh thanks for the words of encouragement. This little piece came from a spring memory of seeing a cute ducking scramble over a lily. He was happy and vulnerable all at once.
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Aww.
I can see that.π
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Sometimes nature has a way of stopping you in your tracks!
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Creative piece there….. How beautiful it is that we tend to relate ourselves with anything we see around, all it takes is acceptance of the fact that we are so different, each of us, yet so alike.
“my immature wings as yet cannot soar
vestigial at best
(for now, letβs ignore)
but I can walk on water my love”
Such a beautiful line there that left my eyes gaped and then relaxed and finally a smile on my lips in agreement that yes you can walk on water my love….<3
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I’m so delighted to read of your unfolding reaction to this Shefali: our smiles merging as we share the same delight of the last few lines. It is easy to walk on water when your heart is light and buoyant with hope β€
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There is so much to agree with you…. π
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I love the part about walking on water!
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With webbed feet and a light heart it is easy to achieve Maria! Thanks so much for this compliment!
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Oh, I so needed to hear that! Thank you.
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Anytime, lovely lady!
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Wow. This captures the beauty of innocence in such a wonderful setting. I adore This!
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I wasnβt sure if it was too simple a piece, yet once again when Iβm writing with emotion the words just flow and there it is on the page. Iβm glad you adored it, for this is one of my favourite words π
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You are very talented my friend.
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Kind winds indeed Daffni. Our styles are so different – it’s marvelous that we appreciate each other so much π
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It is. Sometimes it seems like we’re possibly saying the same thing but from our two different styles. In an interconnectedness kinda way.
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I like that; I feel the same way. It might be funny to try to write in each other’s style one day. Might not be a sight for the public though π
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Wow, this is amazing. I can’t help but smile a gigantic, grinning smile.
I might be strange, but I feel strongly for the dragonfly. I love the little reference to it, I imagine it sitting there watching in awe as the beautiful duckling is playing in the pond on her own. It’s such a beautiful, lovely, pure picture, amazingly amazing π.
I feel like I am saying this very often but I’ll say it again anyway. I love it π
I told you I wouldn’t be able to resist π
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You are not strange noticing the dragonfly, I added her precisely for you π I confirm your status as a total darling, alien or not with your flurry of compliments! I can’t resist your presence here, in fact … I shall build you a throne to sit on π
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Ooooh, a throne all for me π. It shall be the comfiest throne imaginable, as it is here amongst your musings π
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Yes, it even comes with a padded, gilt clipboard and fountain pen. For your blog writing … hint, hint ππ
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Haha, that’s all I could have hoped for this Christmas π. Does it by any chance also come with ornate straps and leg bindings to ensure I can’t leave until I’ve produced some of my own writing in exchange for the privilege of reading yours π .
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Absolutely! You know me well π The softest straps to not constrict, but get the juices of creativity finally flowing π
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Transported to the world of your imagination. And in love with the serenity it possess’β€οΈ
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Nancy Bella, you do write such lovely comments! Thank you soft-hearted one β€
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I write nothing but what you inspire dear.
Its my pleasure to read your work β€οΈ
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I hope your day is filled with the sparkle you just blew my way ππ
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Aww and I hope you have lovely dreams dear… β€οΈ
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Most certainly, now you have willed them to be ππ
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I truly appreciate your beautiful poem n imagination .
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I really appreciate your sweet words dear lady π
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One amazing piece! This line is my favourite “but I can walk on water my love”.
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… and this line felt empowering when I wrote it too dear D! How perceptive you are, and kind β€ β€
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Very dear:)
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Always so happy when you come and visit dear lady K! π
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Sometimes these cute little ones please me the most! Thanks lovely Ms Bouquets! π
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