Monday, September 22, 2014

A whiter shade of blue--By Elly Wouterse--Netherlands

A whiter shade of blue

the magnificent autumn-sun bursts at its seams
the icy October-wind blows her soft-cold breeze
one of the most impressive and mesmerizing teams
stumbling over each other making me warm and freeze

fragrances of fresh grass mowed for the last time this year
the muted-green foliage whispers with leaves drying out
the hidden dark-red blackberries wither behind protective thorns of fear
the last flight of geese flying over another scout

rare but visible some glorious leaves of gold
the cloudless sky colors the very rare whiter shade of blue
the bike trail I’m on  partly covered with wet leaf mold
the passing summer is now really saying adieu

while the wintery wind and summer-sun bicker for attention
I'm overwhelmed by this whiter shade of blue's  fourth dimension

Dutch poetess Elly Wouterse is oftentimes focused observing the world surrounding her. While watching, noticing, listening, thinking, dreaming and - or fantasizing she often finds the inspiration resulting in Poetical Visuals published on her own website - http://www.ellywouterse.com/ and in her first publication Between Moonset and Sunrise. http://www.ellywouterse.com/special-edition.html

14 comments:

  1. Elly, your poem is a wonderfully colorful painting of motion and color and life! Perhaps you will consider forwarding me a poem or two - to: Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net - It is a joy to read you here on this Whispers venue! Hope to read you more often!

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    1. You're enjoying the premiere of my first commentary post her at "Whispers"and figuring out HOW it works. You as a reader made me as a poetess happy........... I will connect with you within a few days.. Until then - Thank you so much for your kind comment and invitation. Dutch Greetings. Elly Wouterse

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  2. Dear Elly,

    It's good to see you already have one lovely comment on your wonderful poem. Welcome to Whispers! I hope you enjoy your time spent here. Please let me know if you have any questions. It's good to have you a part of our online journal!

    Best wishes,
    Karen

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    1. I'm finding my way being a newbie here.. Thank you Karen!

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  3. Dear Elly, what a wonderfully poem full of visuals. I can sure tell that you love nature. Welcome to Whispers and thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us. I thoroughly enjoyed the read. I especially liked the line while the wintery wind and summer-sun bicker for attention. Great job. I look forward to more of your poetry;
    Charlene

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    1. Dutch heartfelt thanks for such a sweet comment. A happy reader makes a happy poet............ <3 Dutch greetings. Elly

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  4. Enjoyed the great outdoors with your poem. Looking out for more of your work already! Ralph

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  5. Dutch heartfelt thanks to the reader that makes a happy poetess. Hope to be present the next time too. Elly Wouterse

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  6. Hi dear Elly....so lovely to be meeting you here! Your introductory poem to Whispers is such a beauty....it appeals to the senses and leaves a pleasant taste that lingers on. // paul

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    1. Paul.. it is REALLY nice meeting you here too.,... Thank you for sharing your appreciation for this poem of mine like you did. Highly appreciated.

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  7. Wonderfully done, Elly. Nice visuals that are captivating and moving. Nice work. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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    1. Wonderful words.......... Thank YOU! apologizing for my belated response.

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  8. Elly,
    Such a beautiful sonnet. I love the four seasons -- especially spring and fall -- such cool breezy weather here in the U.S.
    Your new friend,
    David Fox

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    1. David, glad you enjoyed my poem. Dutch Greetings and apologies for belated response.

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