Hello, beautiful readers! I had three new prompts in my inbox this morning. Knowing I have a busy day ahead of me, I thought I'd see if I could combine all three prompts into one poem. Hopefully, you like what I've created.
The first prompt comes from Moonwashed Musings where Eugi invites us to create a piece using the word drizzly and/or the image below. I chose to use both.
The second prompt comes from W3: Wea've Written Weekly where host poet Jaideep Khanduja challenges us to write a poem that contrasts light and darkness. He also encouraged us to use a metaphor to reveal hidden truths or surprising insight. The poem must have 7 lines, and each line must begin with "In the shadow of..."
The last prompt comes from dVerse's Tuesday Poetics: The Optician's Words. Host poet Kim gave us seven different sets of words to choose from. She challenged us to choose at least one set of words and write a poem using the words in the order in which they appear in the set. I chose to use this set of words: crow - verse - see - renew.
In the shadow of the blackest crow, the white, drizzly mist hides its prey.
In the shadow of the breaking dawn, nature's verse begins to sing.
In the shadow of the still lake's reflection, a painted turtle breaks the surface to eat breakfast.
In the shadow of stray stratocumulus clouds, a family of mallards glide through the water.
In the shadow of the depleting dark, glorious colors paint the sky for all to see.
In the shadow of the dawning day, the world awakens with new hope.
In the shadow of a heavy heart, I renew my faith in wondrous possibilities.
Would you like to participate in any of these challenges? See the links below!
What a fun trip the words took you on. Thanks for bringing us along.
ReplyDeleteThey really did take me on an interesting path. I'm happy you enjoyed it, Judy! Thanks for visiting! :-)
DeleteIn the shadow of the depleting dark, glorious colors paint the sky for all to see.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great image!
Thank you, Dwight! I appreciate you stopping by. :-)
DeleteDon't know why it does not take my name. This was from dwight
ReplyDeleteI love this prompt combo, Yvette, and the way the repetition of ‘in the shadow’ serves as a spine to hold it together. I especially love the image of the painted turtle breaking the surface of the lake – I’ve never seen a real turtle close up. How sad that the new hope was overshadowed by the heavy heart – thank goodness for ‘faith in in wondrous possibilities’.
ReplyDeleteMy sister has three small box turtles. Plus, when we go camping, we tend to see them in the surrounding lakes. I enjoy seeing them sunbathing. Times are tumultuous right now, but I'm holding onto hope that it's more of a hiccup than a strangling. Thanks for connecting with my poem, Kim! :-)
DeleteThis is lovely Yvette! I especially like the contrast between the black crow and the white mist. Funny, but until you think about it you almost don't realize how mist lays a white layer on everything.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Christine! I wanted to show contrast between light and dark. As I was looking at the picture, I realized how white the mist is, so I went with it. Thanks for visiting and commenting. :-)
DeleteLove that you could combine all the prompts... it worked so well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bjorn! Sometimes, I get lucky and they mesh well together. Thanks for stopping by. :-)
DeleteBeautiful. Full of rich layers, shadow and light. Violet
ReplyDeleteThank you, Violet! I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteNicely done!
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DeleteLovely!
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DeleteYou did a fabulous job of combining all three prompts, Yvette. And your poem is exquisite!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jan! I appreciate your kind words. :-)
DeleteSuch a splendid job combining all the prompts, Yvette! Such great contrasts.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Punam! I'm happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for visiting. :-)
DeleteMy pleasure. 😊
DeleteEach day a new beginning - We have painted turtles in the creek - but they are an invasive species here. People get them out of state - don't like them and then dump them in the waterways. But I have seen them suning on some of the rocks in the creek. Lovely lines.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jules! I wish people wouldn't transport animals to areas in which they are not native. It messes up the ecosystem. Thanks for visiting and commenting. :-)
DeleteGlorious, Yvette!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nolcha! I appreciate you stopping by. :-)
DeleteYou bring a lot of light to the shadows. ☺️
ReplyDeleteThank you, D! I appreciate the compliment. :-)
DeleteI love the setting you painted here, Yvette. Beautiful xo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise! I appreciate you stopping by. :-)
DeleteGreat use of the prompts.
ReplyDeleteThank you! :-)
DeleteYvette, I appreciate your commune with nature and how you show beauty is to be found even in the shadows. So nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa! I appreciate you visiting. :-)
DeleteWell done! The repetition works very well.
ReplyDeleteIn the shadow of the dawning day, the world awakens with new hope.
We must not lose sight of this fact!
I agree! Never lose sight of hope. Thanks for stopping by. :-)
DeleteGood use of the given words and also very clever combination poem. Well done !
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rall! I'm happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for visiting. :-)
DeleteYvette, wow you did so well crafting a poem for all 3 prompts. The last 2 lines I am particularly in touch with right now. Lovely 💞Suzanne
ReplyDeleteYes, Suzanne, so am I! I remind myself every day to focus on hope and new possibilities. Thanks for your kind words! :-)
DeleteThe repetition works beautifully in your poetry ~~~ I enjoyed reading it. [thank you for leaving me a comment]
ReplyDeleteThank you, Helen! I appreciate you visiting. :-)
DeleteThis is beautiful, Yvette, like a hymn to nature. The repetition works so well here. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Merril! I'm happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for visiting. :-)
DeleteLovely images you have created!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Heather! I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteExcellent work bringing these prompts together!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm happy you enjoyed it. :-)
DeleteBeautiful blending of prompts and stunning imagery, Yvette. I love your line "In the shadow of the still lake's reflection, a painted turtle breaks the surface to eat breakfast." - Eugi
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eugi! I had fun with these prompts. Your image really inspired me. I appreciate you visiting. :-)
DeleteYvette, this feels serene and hopeful to me. The vivid imagery captures a gentle yet profound journey toward renewal.
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
David
SkepticsKaddish.com
Thank you, David! Even with darkness and turmoil, one can still find moments of peace. I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteWonderful use of all the prompts - especially the W3 prompt!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Val! I appreciate you visiting. :-)
DeleteYvette, I like the way you've made your light shine.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kerfe! I appreciate you stopping by. :-)
DeleteSo beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words! :-)
DeleteI love how you wove the words Yvette - in particular I especially applaud that las t line.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Paul! I'm happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for visiting! :-)
DeleteBeautifully descriptive in a compact piece with a wonderful observational imagery.
ReplyDeleteBy combining the three (three!) challenges, you've taken each to new heights, Yvette! Thoroughly enjoyed the poem, each description as evocative as the next.
ReplyDeleteOof! Gorgeous piece, Yvette! <3
ReplyDeleteThis line really captured my heart - "In the shadow of the depleting dark, glorious colors paint the sky for all to see."