As a member of Rave Reviews Book Club, I am proud to showcase several exceptional writers. All are members of the literary section of the club titled Rave Writers – International Society of Authors. RWISA.
D.L.Flynn
Today I want to Welcome D. L Finn, who has four beautiful poems to share with you.
POETRY by D. L. Finn
ICICLES
The icicles dangle downward
Reaching for the substantial snow
Each drop bringing them closer
As the landscape merges into itself
It is silent in its existence
Until a raven reveals itself
Wondering what’s in the trash
Yet, the moment remains peaceful
Sitting and surveying in the chill
An instant promising potential
When there is no celerity
When crackling fires call
When surroundings are concealed
Soon, the renewal will be revealed
But now it’s the stage of contemplation.
For sustenance
For solace
For soul
To live on our abundance of the past
This is the gift of the snow
When we can replenish our hearts
In the silence of the icicles.
FREEDOM (Musings from the back of a Harley)
The freedom of the blue skies
Welcome us warmly back
Our path is asphalt
Our vehicle a mechanical horse
Our guide is the wind
Lush green walls soar
The sun illuminates the way
Oaks are waking up after a long nap
And I…
I fill my soul
With nature’s flowering renewal
Bursting with beauty and abundance
In the freedom of spring.
WHERE THE RIVERS MEET
Roaring white, pounding the granite
Swirling, swelling, splendor
The air is heavy with anticipation
It blows over me like a lover’s touch
Filling my heart with sweet floral ecstasy
I relax into the experience
Each breath carries away my worries
My eyes fill with abandonment
As the rushing liquid serenades me
Singing the praise of this paradise
Until the different directions converge
After a brief resounding rumble
They combine and continue on their way
Leaving the moment where the rivers meet
OCEAN
As I sit perched up high on our lanai
Comfortable on my recliner in the shade
The ocean draws my gaze
Its sapphire and emerald water calls me
While the blue pool floats in its space—uninviting
I hear the sea’s song as it smashes onto the shore
The surfers ride its motion
The snorkelers gaze into its depth
And the swimmers float on its perception
Our attraction is undeniable
Opposites: one of air, one of water
It beckons, and I must respond
Offering myself up to the hidden world
Under the cerulean summon
I answer, embracing the ocean completely.
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Thanks for bringing these to us, John. I think you know that I love poetry. These are wonderful.
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Thank you, Dan! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed them:)
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Glad you enjoyed them, Dan. Here have a Corona on me.
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Thank you, Dan
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So nice to see Denise’s work in the spotlight today. I always enjoy her poetry and these poems are lovely examples of why.
Nice job hosting, John!
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Thanks, Mae. Your support means a lot to me!
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Thank you, Mae. 😊
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Thank you, Mae.
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Lovely lady, John, Denise is a great supporter of us all PLUS she strings words together with a lovely style. ♥♥
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Always happy to support this amazing group of people I’m a part of in our writing community:)
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Thank you, Billy Ray.
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Thank you, John for having me on your blog today:)
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Always a pleasure, Denise. 😀
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Thanks for sharing D.L.’s beautiful poetry, John!
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My pleasure, Jill
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Thanks, Jill:)
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Lovely poetry. I especially liked, Ocean… ‘It beckons, and I must respond.’ Love that. 🙂
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Me too, Kevin. Thanks.
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Thank you,Kevin:) The ocean always inspires.
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Great to see Denise and her poetry spotlighted here, John.
I love your poems, Denise!
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Thank you Miriam:) That mskes me smile!
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You’re welcome, Denise!
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Thank you, Miriam. Nice to see you here.
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You’re welcome, John!
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Wonderful share and I liked A LOT where the rivers meet …so beautiful writing 💙
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Yes, Denise does have some beautiful poems.
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Thank you, Victoria:) Makes me happy you enjoyed Where the Rivers Meet!
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D.L. has mad poetic skills, John.
You’re a good man for shining the spotlight in her direction.
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She does. Thanks, Hook.
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Thank you, Hook:) I’m glad you enjoyed them!
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Lovely poetry!
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Thanks for the visit, Jennie.
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You’re welcome, John.
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Thank you, Jennie:)
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You are welcome!
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Thank you for hosting lovely Denise! 🙂
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Always a pleasure, Gwen
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Thank you, Gwen:) xo
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Lovely poems, Denise! Thanks for hosting, John.
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Thank you, Teri.
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Thank you, Teri:) That makes me happy.
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Sight and sound, Denise. These poems are so vivid. This line from ‘Ocean’ is so vivid and graceful: ‘Its sapphire and emerald water calls me/ While the blue pool floats in its space—uninviting’
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Thanks, Rob.
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Thank you, Rob:) I had a lot of inspiration in Kauai with its beauty. Your comment made me smile and I appreciate your reblog, too!
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Reblogged this on Art by Rob Goldstein and commented:
D.L. Finn with John W. Howell
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Thank you for the reblog, Rob
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Wonderful, touching, and stimulating poetry. Thank you for hosting, John.
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Thank you for the visit , Karen. 😁
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