by Sheila Deeth
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February 1, 2007

Portrait in Blue

April 10, 2009 01:36 PM EDT (Updated: April 10, 2009 01:37 PM EDT)
views: 130 | rating: 10/10 (24 votes) | comments: 36

 

The morning sky awakens spring

Blue palette painted pale

That cannot fail

Though summer’s light is brighter

Blue and gray.

Then autumn carries hints of rust

Of trust betrayed

As feeling fades

Till winter's midnight velvet deep

Blue promise -

Love remains.

 

© Sheila Deeth, April 2009


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Comments: 36

Marge H. Apr 10, 2009, 1:40pm EDT
What beautiful images your words paint!
Svetlana Goryacheva Apr 10, 2009, 1:40pm EDT
What a lovely array of colors... excellent! :-)

Blessings and best wishes - S.
Angie O. Apr 10, 2009, 1:41pm EDT
Lovely Sheila
Nancy L. Apr 10, 2009, 1:57pm EDT
I love the way you used color and the seasons to express emotion.

Featured today in the Writing Essential Group
Dano C. Apr 10, 2009, 3:06pm EDT
The colors blended with the seasons. That was very good writing.
Donald M. Apr 10, 2009, 3:08pm EDT
Such a wonderful poem and descriptive view of the colors of each season.
lynn a. Apr 10, 2009, 3:32pm EDT
Yes, beautiful imagery, and a moodiness. Then joy. I like it!
Alison H. Apr 10, 2009, 3:54pm EDT
Lovely portrayal of the way both our feelings and the seasons cycle around.
Beautiful, Sheila! Indeed, love remains ... it is the eternal life force.
JOHN BECK Apr 10, 2009, 11:29pm EDT
A circle of love. Well written.
Paula C. Apr 11, 2009, 1:04pm EDT
great!

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Linda G. Apr 11, 2009, 1:35pm EDT
wel done, thanks
Tina Coruth Apr 11, 2009, 2:42pm EDT
Lovely!
Granny Janny H. Apr 12, 2009, 1:33am EDT
Shades and seasons personified in excellent verse.
Kat W. Apr 12, 2009, 3:36pm EDT
Beautiful!
Digital Diva S. Apr 12, 2009, 4:26pm EDT
Very colorful - and beautiful!
Sherrie H. Apr 13, 2009, 11:37am EDT
Thanks for posting this to Rainbow Connections - Colorful Competitions -it's perfect for this week's "Midnight" theme!
Sherrie H. Apr 13, 2009, 11:38am EDT
This is just magical, Sheila!
Dena Straughn Apr 15, 2009, 12:57am EDT
I love the way you bring time and seasons from blue sky to blue sky, keeping the positive in the view whatever way you are looking!
William Dotani Apr 18, 2009, 2:21am EDT
The renewal of love shall always come to those watching and waiting. I personally see religious overtones. Your words leave a pleasant feeling.
Sherrie H. May 31, 2009, 12:43am EDT

Congratulations! You won 2nd Place in the Poetry Category of the Midnight Competition at Rainbow Connections - Colorful Competitions - Thanks for sharing this beautiful poem with us!
D. K. May 31, 2009, 2:47am EDT

congrats! u deserved to win!
Marilyn M. May 31, 2009, 4:19pm EDT

Congratulations on your Rainbow Connections win!
carolyn b. May 31, 2009, 5:33pm EDT

Congrats on your RC win
Gary H. May 31, 2009, 8:54pm EDT

Congratulations on your Rainbow Connection Win
Alison H. May 31, 2009, 9:33pm EDT

I came back to enjoy your poem again and congratulate you on your win. Wonderful poem!
elizabeth e. Jun 1, 2009, 5:44am EDT

Lovely, Sheila.  Congrats on your RC win.
Kay M. Jun 1, 2009, 2:50pm EDT

Beautiful imagery and thought Sheila
Jan S. Jun 1, 2009, 6:32pm EDT

You've painted a beautiful vision with words, Sheila.  Congrats on your win!
J. P. Jun 2, 2009, 1:03am EDT

Nicely written!!

Congrats on yr winning within Rainbow Connection!
Amanda C. Jun 2, 2009, 11:09am EDT

lovely poem, congrats!
PURUSHOTHAMA RAO R. Jun 8, 2009, 10:08am EDT

neatly worded and nicely crafted poem singing sweet under nature's shade
Denise E. Jun 28, 2009, 12:42pm EDT

Congratulations on your Rainbow Connections win!
Sandi S. Jul 5, 2009, 7:18pm EDT

love remains!

Good work, Sheila.

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