I see doe feet
Under the lacy hem of the mist
But I trip over birch roots
In search of the deer.
There is a lion
Mottled like the silver trees
Standing guard at the grove
Where the stags and fairies dance
But I lose my compass
In a sudden marsh
And feed my dream to the
Lion’s growl.
Photo by Pixel2013 on Pixabay
Written in response to Free Verse Revolution’s second
May writing prompt, phantom.
Amazing poem! I love it!
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Thank you!
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I loved this! I’ve been searching for some poetry inspiration, so pleased to have found your site!!
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Aww, thank you! I love knowing I have inspired you.
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I nominated you for the Ideal Inspiration Blogger Award.
Her e is the link with rules and directions ♡
https://fieryphotos.wordpress.com/2020/05/22/my-first-nomination/
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🤏👍👍👍
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“And feed my dream to the Lion’s growl” WOW. So deep. You are so great with words, Jaya.
Always look forward to reading your poems.
Much love always,
GABBY | http://www.gabbyabigaill
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I always admire people who write beautiful poetry.
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Love this, especially the second verse, it really paints a picture!
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Thank you! I love knowing you enjoyed this.
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Oh, this is gorgeous Java. It really is. The imagery and the metaphors are superb.
Love
Gabriela
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Thank you so much, dear! I really loved writing this. 🙂
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My pleasure. It’s truly beautiful Java.
xoxoxo
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Lovely. Powerfully written.
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Such beautiful writing!
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I feel this one, when especially where there is a predator out there and you happen to be the one below the food chain. People can feel this way when they have to deal with the authority that they are afraid of confronting. The lion’s growl is powerful and invokes fear!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
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Ooh, I love the parallel you draw between this piece and authority! Thanks for sharing.
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I really like this one! Evokes strong imagery. Great last 2 lines
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I love how this can be applied to so many situations and opens up to such a wide variety of different interpretations x
Sophie
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I really like your style of writing, I like how you express things through different metaphors, it leaves possibilities for different interpretations. Great text once again.
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One of my favorite things about poetry is the space it leaves for different interpretations! 🙂
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“There is a lion motted like silver trees”- very visually stunning wordage there 🙂 wow
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Such a lovely post. You write so beautifully Jaya! Xx
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