Poetic thoughts shatter,
Like glass across a sky of azure.
You arrive on bits of final sunshine,
My mysterious muse.
You capture my presence tonight,
And I feel you inside my wistful soul,
As you voluntarily watch me,
Waiting in the calm twilight.
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The final line written by, my girl, Morgan. It is no secret that I adore her poetry, so last week when she wrote the line “waiting in the calm twilight” I mentioned being envious, and then there was some banter and a challenge. I’m following through with using her perfect line in my poem tonight, but mine will pale in comparison once you’ve read her Friday Fantasy poem from last week. You’ll see… ♡ Thanks for letting me borrow your words, Morgan.
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
Fantastic line exchange, Aud.
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Hey, thanks. Morgan did all the heavy lifting I just borrowed the dress. 😉
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How absolutely beautiful! And I looked over at your friend’s poetry and it’s just so perfect. It truly puts my paltry efforts to shame. I’m truly no match.
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Thank you, R. You know, I appreciate your comment, but I disagree. Your poetry is amazing! I think we’re own worst critics, which is no shock, but ’tis true. When I read everyone else’s poetry I sit there with this look on my face like…* why do I even bother* . In fact, I’ll do it again in a minute, I’m sure. Just sit and watch it happen. I love being surrounded by poets. You inspire me…
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Thank you for replying. It was only yesterday that I had discussions with two different people about social media poetry. It does certainly appear that the greater majority of followers prefer prose. This has been a point of despair for me for the 3 years I’ve been posting my traditional verses. But I’m no fool. I concede. I DO absolutely treasure the small following I have who do appreciate traditional poetry as I have no intention of ever writing prose. Thank you for reply.
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I wish I could write more traditional poetry. My time just doesn’t allow it and there is a release I get from just getting my emotions out through prose that I’m not able to leave yet. I will always adore the traditional forms of poetry. They speak to my heart.
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I have to be truthful with you here…..many of my poems, all traditional, have taken me less than half an hour to write. It’s them that have always come naturally to me. On the other hand, I’ve had numerous micropoems published, many in prose-form, and they usually take me considerably longer. Reason being that I’m repeating something somebody else has said, albeit slightly differently. In the end we’re best to follow our own paths. And I DO intend to keep plodding along mine;-)
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I LOVE this Audrey 🙂 Who is the Muse? I wonder! No no, dont tell…the Mystery is Marvelous. I love the image you chose as well…absolute Perfection 🙂 We work well together!
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Thank you, Morgan. 🙂 Geez…flighty beasts, I fear. Aw, well, thank you. Far too sweet… We do. :)♡♡
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Beautiful Audrey. I especially appreciated “And I feel you inside my wistful soul”.
🙂
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Thanks, Staci. I bet you’ve felt that way before, huh? 🙂
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Definitely.
😉
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🙂
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Nice opening. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Benjamin. Tried writing that red ear poem. Hope you get a chance to enjoy it. Have a great day. 🙂
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Your “Calm Twilight” pales in comparison to nothing. It’s beautiful. I love it. “on bits of final sunshine”… my goodness….. what a wonderfully imaginative mind you have. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Thank you for that kind comment, Michael. You are very sweet. This mind of mine is a mess. You are always welcome…
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That was a great one. My favorite line: line #3. That’s so mysterious, isn’t it?
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Thank you, Duketh! Line three is the line I almost changed but left the same… (I love how that just came out…sounds like you.) So mysterious, probably. *laughs*
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You almost changed it?! Good thing you didn’t! Who? The professor? *innocent face*
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I’m glad I left it alone, too. Mostly because y’all liked it. One never knows… Yes, you! *knocks you over*
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I’m an honest enigma. *gets up and dusts off the dust and beetles*
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Honest? *dumps a bucket of paint on your head*
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I hope it was red.
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Always!
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This beautiful Audrey. I popped across to Morgan’s blog…. Well worth the trip a very different style. Brilliant and I told her so. No need where her talent comes from. Like Mother like Daughter. 🙂 ❤ xxx
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Thanks, Willow. Giggle… by “my girl” I meant, my friend. Morgan isn’t my daughter. A creative poet blogging on WP, for sure!! I’m glad you took the time to check her out. ♡
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No I feel a right twit I her that her mum (meaning you) directed me to her page! Hey ho if there is hole big enough I will fall in feet first. My previous comments still stand. xxx
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She recently lost her mother to cancer, Willow. Your comment may have her sitting up straight in her seat this morning… xxx Goodness. I made a right mess of things. So sorry…
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I have explained, no real harm done hun. I am sure she’ll understand. 🙂
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🙂 Yes, should be fine, of course. xx
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Alls Well 🙂 I did raise a brow tho when Willow said My Mum sent her 🙂
More like my sister Audrey 🙂
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I bet you did… 🙂
Yes, Sisters, for sure!
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😀
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🙂
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You underrate yourself, it was fab.
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I always do, Sleepy. Thank you. 🙂
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Welcome, Drooly 🙂
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Beautiful collaborative work 🙂 How nice to “co-write” with your daughter! Have a nice week dear Audrey 🙂
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Thank you, Frédéric. Morgan isn’t my daughter, however. By, “My girl” , I meant “my female friend”…something we say in America about our girl friends.
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oh! you’ve learnt me something Audrey! In French “ma fille” means my daughter… but it does not matter: anyway that’s just fantastic to co-write with someone you love 🙂 ♥♥
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I love your language, Frédéric. Yes, it was nice of Morgan to lend me her beautiful phrase. :)♡
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Nice combo!
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Thank you, Rajiv!! I know you enjoy Ms. Morgan’s poetry, as well.
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“You arrive on bits of final sunshine” now that line, Audrey, i LOVE …and the rest, too, in a fine poem
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Aw!! John, thank you. I love that you love that line. I almost thought it was too simple, but in the end left it alone. I’m now glad that I did… Have a beautiful day.
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What a nice way to complement and call out another. Both of these are beautiful.
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Thank you, Dan! Aw. I’m glad you read Morgan’s poem. She is one of a kind…
Have a great night. 🙂
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