Sunday, January 10, 2016

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cant remember where i got this image, had it in my files a long time


THE ISLAND
Blue as the zen of reflection
Sky mimics emeralds ocean
Ripples of dust as walls crumble
And new words like bricks tumble
Because now, everyone sees a tree
And another one, clear as can be
A person, an inhabitant hand waves
Waves to greetings of surprise
Shimmering on the waters, moonrise
This is the Island of Retirement
Banana fronds sway in contentment
As shadows settle in coolness
Ixora blossoms retain openness
THE ISLAND © gillena cox 2016


witten in response to Brendan's prompt
Sunday Mini-Challenge: Islands
Imaginary Garden With Real Toads
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Location: St James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

18 comments:

  1. Magaly GuerreroJanuary 10, 2016 at 10:58 PM

    Such a pretty sight, the image but much more your words... I am going to bed with thoughts of "Shimmering on the waters, moonrise". ♥

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  2. Sherry Blue SkyJanuary 11, 2016 at 12:02 AM

    Beautiful.......the Island of Retirement. I hope I get to retire soon, LOL.

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  3. ✿January 11, 2016 at 12:49 AM

    Sounds blissful!

    I love the opening:
    "Blue as the zen of reflection
    Sky mimics emeralds"

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  4. brudbergJanuary 11, 2016 at 5:14 AM

    Sounds like a perfect place to be... sounds so relaxing and perfect. A place I want to be in...

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  5. BrendanJanuary 11, 2016 at 5:35 AM

    Sigh - Take me there! Such luxury in "ixora blossoms," heavy and plush and drowsy.

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  6. UnknownJanuary 11, 2016 at 6:27 AM

    Beautiful :)
    I loved the poem specially the first 2 lines :)

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    1. Gillena CoxJanuary 13, 2016 at 9:33 AM

      Thanks for your appreciation Danesshwari

      Much love...

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  7. Kerry O'ConnorJanuary 11, 2016 at 8:43 AM

    How perfect a prompt for one who lives on a beautiful island! It sounds perfect.

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  8. ToniJanuary 11, 2016 at 1:26 PM

    Love the phrase, "Shimmering on the waters. Moonrise." Creates a lovely vision.

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  9. HannahJanuary 12, 2016 at 6:58 PM

    Poetic sound-play and imagery is lovely, Gillena. :)

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    1. Gillena CoxJanuary 13, 2016 at 9:34 AM

      Thanks for your appreciation Hannah

      Much love...

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  10. Gillena CoxJanuary 10, 2019 at 12:51 PM

    posted to 'Seize The Poem' at Facebook 10 January 2019

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