KPG30
Promises in Blue
Ideas became words, sentences
inked in flowing curves rounding the globe—
longitudes of letters, with ever widening latitude
of minds in tune
with nature, the universe, their hearts
flowed freely in a flowering of thoughts,
buds blooming, fragrant rose petals folded into pages,
from gardens oceans apart.
When will you come?
With the bluebirds, he said.
RFK30
Into the Fire
In red-glare, reddened air,
fired flares, vermillion streams from giant wings—
hissing stings, swift-flying,
low diving
into shadows of what was.
I am become death/we have—
raged.
The earth mourns,
the songbirds gone,
the vultures feast.
SEB30
Violet Dancer
Winter dawn, a violet dancer, arms sweep
graceful curves, feet planted firmly
in long ago knowledge. Need.
You know, you’ve seen,
centuries pass.
But still—you extend boughs and roots, to
Earth and sky, drawing sustenance from each.
Sun-kissed, wind-caressed, branches sway
to song of cycles, flow of sap.
We’re at the end of the month. Thank you Paul Brookes for hosting this wonderful ekphrastic challenge, and than you to the artists: Karen Pierce Gonzalez, Robert Frede Kenter, and Sara Elizabeth Bell. You can see the art and read the responses here.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
What a fabulous way to end the challenge, Merril. Each one distinct. Hopeful, Scary, Wise and Wonderful.
Thank you so much, Dale!
My pleasure, my friend.
Your poems alone are a feast for the eyes. Congratulations on getting through the month of poetry 💜
That’s very kind, Marie. Thank you! 💙
Wow, Merril, you really produced a lot this month, didn’t you! Brava!
Thank you.
Paul posted some terrific images to write to this past month. You have embraced them with your pen.
Violet Dancer is a most piquing image, and my fave poem here today.
Love the way you ended Promises in Blue with a question and answer. Thank you, Merril!
Thank you very much, Resa. Yes, the art of all the artists for the April challenge inspired me.
The last two lines of the first poem couldn’t be more perfect!
Thank you so much, Liz!
You’re welcome, Merril!
So much color this month! I like the first one especially those last two lines. (K)
Thank you very much, Kerfe. Yes, very colorful artwork, and you know how I love color.
Me too.
Very nice. I like bluebirds…😉
Thanks.
How wonderfully your words flow, sweep and curve! What a fantastic end to the challenge, Merril. ❤️
Thank you, Punam! 💙
congratulations, Merril, on a month of fabulous poetry 🌞
Thank you very much, Robbie!