The Damsel dons her purple dress,
She flies with beauty and finesse,
Her wings a filagree delight,
In golden skies of dappled light.
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Upon the Lotus leaves they land,
Before the evening makes its stand,
Mayflies burst from the river’s sand,
Too short the time, for love so grand.
*
Fish jump so high to reach their prize,
In the river kingdom, nothing dies,
As Ravens seek what others shun,
Cicada’s hum to nature’s drum
*
Her perfect sense of being free,
Can soothe a city slicker’s mind,
The river kingdom sets the scene
In peaceful days beyond the grind …
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© Wendy Phelan - 29 March 2022 ®
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About the Creator
Wendy - Empathic Tigress
Born in NZ, living in Australia. With a passion for writing from an early age. Traumatic experiences peppered my life but, gave me deep empathy and unconditional love. Poetry/writing are the best therapy and bring me peace, I hope to share.
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Love nature poems and your's was amazing!!@💖💕
I loved this beautiful poem!
Wow. This is gorgeous. Well done
Nicely written... Good imagery.
Absolutely beautiful both your words and that image