let's red-chalk the sky
with celestial wings of dragonfire
let's stamp the trees
with blizzard of star lights
let's singe the garden air
with cumin and tumeric
the words roll-choke around my mouth
then spill
magical spells
on flamingo legs,
rocketing to the moon
Posted for dVerse Poets Pub - Quadrille, hosted by De Jackson. This is a 44 word with the chosen word, CHALK. Thanks for your visits and comments.
I am absolutely smitten with the first and last stanzas! You come up with the most amazing imagery, Grace!
ReplyDeleteI am completely nuts over this. A perfect piece.
ReplyDeleteStunning:
“celestial wings of dragonfire”
“let's singe the garden air
with cumin and tumeric”
“the words roll-choke around my mouth” ... my favorite; “roll-choke” is an excellent verb.
Oh, Grace. That first stanza is just stunning. And words "roll-choke"-ing? FABULOUS.
ReplyDeleteA visual display of magic in words . ..
ReplyDeleteQuite other-worldy. Nicely composed.
ReplyDeleteBRAVO!!!! LUV IT
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter
Much💛love
Absolutely gorgeous Ms. Grace ~~~~
ReplyDeleteBella, bella, bella, Grace. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteCompletely wonderful. You've aced this prompt!
ReplyDeleteYou have a great vivid imagination, Grace. Great images in your poem.
ReplyDeleteOh, a wonderful set of images! I feel like this prompt just tripped something in you!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of the night being a chalkboard with images on it, and vivid images they are!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous, Grace. I tried to pick a favorite stanza but each one is unique and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the first two lines - it creates a strong image that sets the pace for this wonderful poem.
ReplyDeleteI was immediately awe-struck with the visuals in this - stunning, Grace.
ReplyDeleteCreative magic!
ReplyDeleteI love all those colors... linguistic firework
ReplyDeleteI aspire to write poetry of this quality, Grace.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
David [ben Alexander]
Lovely piece, Grace.
ReplyDeleteYes let's, what a releasing feel this gives me.
ReplyDeleteSuch stunning imagery, Grace! Fantastic opening lines.
ReplyDeletecompact yet impactful ~
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