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Veil, Maple, Halcyon, Horizon, and Shell

Poppy's prompts for November

By Denise E LindquistPublished about a year ago β€’ Updated about a year ago β€’ 1 min read
Veil, Maple, Halcyon, Horizon, and Shell
Photo by Hisu lee on Unsplash

Veil

Veil is what covered her face on the day of her wedding

Everyone in the church wondered why she needed steadying

In time she appeared to need less help walking

Looking at her car after the wedding they were now understanding!

~~

Maple

Maple trees contribute sap to make syrup, sugar, and candy

Apple trees contributes fruit that makes maple candy dandy

Pear trees do not grow here but I'm sure they would be handy

Leaf of the maple is the French Canadian flag and eye-candy!

~~

By Vincent van Zalinge on Unsplash

Halcyon

Halcyon has several meanings and I especially like the last

A mythical bird calming the water, what a blast

Look it is floating on a nest in the sea, with sass

Calm and peaceful time of the solstice in the vast past

You will enjoy the colorful bird, the kingfisher showing class

Or the tropical Asian or African kingfisher is last

Now you have heard the different definitions and that went fast!

~~

Horizon

Horizon is beauty in the sky where mountains lie

Outside there is a better picture to look at up in the sky

Right in front of you, it is easy to see why

I love a good horizon rather than an uprisen

Zen is peaceful and calm, every bit the horizon

Okay, it's just plain beautiful to see way up high

Now, it is time to say goodbye!

~~

Shell

Shell gas station was my first thought

Hell, why not, I can get caught

Every line is not easy to write

Let me tell you this will be a sight

Letting me know about the ones you bought!

~~

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About the Creator

Denise E Lindquist

I am married with 7 children, 28 grands, and 13 great-grandchildren. I am a culture consultant part-time. I write A Poem a Day in February for 8 years now. I wrote 4 - 50,000 word stories in NaNoWriMo. I write on Vocal/Medium daily.

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  • Poppy about a year ago

    This is so well put together. Well done on the rhyming!

  • Laura.the.writerabout a year ago

    I love the creative approach to this poem Denise, beautifully done!πŸ’•βœ¨πŸŒΏ

  • mureed hussainabout a year ago

    This collection of poems is a delightful blend of wit, observation, and wordplay. Each piece captures a unique moment or idea, inviting the reader to pause and appreciate the beauty in the ordinary. Thank you for sharing these wonderful verses. They have brought joy and inspiration to my day.

  • Whoaaaa, you made an Acrostic for each word! That's so freaking fantastic!

  • Shirley Belkabout a year ago

    I always love your poems, Denise. So fun and real!

  • Mark Grahamabout a year ago

    I could see the imagery of the poem. The line with 'Shell' how about 'Shell on the road shiny.' Good work.

  • Tiffany Gordonabout a year ago

    Lovely job Denise! πŸ’•

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