Ochre
soaked skies, sunrise
woke her –
blue grass
seas lilt behind
stained glass
at dawn.
On morning’s grace
she’s borne.
Ryan Stone
Ochre
soaked skies, sunrise
woke her –
blue grass
seas lilt behind
stained glass
at dawn.
On morning’s grace
she’s borne.
Ryan Stone
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You are something special and unique, Ryan. There is no one who writes like you… Speechless. 🙏🏼
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You’re so lovely, Em. Thank you for the smile. I really appreciate your kindness. I read your email and will reply soon. Hugs 🙂
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Fabulous, Ryan! 👌🏻
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Legend! Thank you, Kunal 🙂
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Cheers, buddy!
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Poetry at its flying best!
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I’m flattered! Thank you so much 🙂
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You are most welcome, clever poet 😉
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🙂
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This is lovely Ryan. 🌺
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Thank you, Lola. Have a magic weekend:)
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Read it over and again until she came alive in my mind’s eye. Mmm.. loved it. And missed you!!!! lots, and lots!
❤ 🙂
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Thank you! It’s nice to be missed 🙂
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😀 😀
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Only you can paint an image so vivid with a handful of words. Beautiful! 🙂
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Once again your lovely words have brightened my day. Thank you for your kindness, Tanya 🙂
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To say that I love your work would be an understatement. Have a great day, Ryan. 🙂
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😀
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I agree with Emily, Ryan–“special and unique” are among other words of praise I’d use to describe you and your stellar writings. I’m thinking I need to reblog this one–okay with you??
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You’re very sweet, Stella. Yes, of course – I’m flattered:)
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Thanks, but you only know my good side–haha!
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Reblogged this on LINES of SHADEAU and commented:
I’m totally crazy for anything Ryan writes–it’s difficult to describe his gift, some call him “unique”, which is true, but there’s so much more–I guess he just strikes notes that resonate deep in the marrow of my heart. If you enjoy this piece as much as I did, visit his blog for MORE good stuff–don’t leave this Stone unturned!
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Thank you for your kindness, Stella – you’ve made my day 🙂
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Feels good to make someone’s day 🙂
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:):)
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There’s a lyrical flow to your poem that works very well. Nicely done 🙂
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Hi, Jade! Thank you so much for visiting and taking the time to leave such lovely feedback. It really does mean a lot to me. Have a wonderful day 🙂
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Lovely. Great descriptions of colour 🙂
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Thank you, Mandi. Lovely feedback 🙂
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That’s lovely, Ryan. How are you? We miss you over at the Writers Nest.
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Hi, Patricia! I’m well, thank you. How have you been? So good to hear from you, thanks for stopping by. I miss WN and the wonderful people there very much. I scaled back all my external activities to focus my limited writing time on actual writing…but I miss the interaction very much. I’ll head on over and catch up with the gang 🙂
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Lovely and beautifully descriptive.
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Thank you, Eugenia. I’m glad you liked it 🙂
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You’re welcome.
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This is really lovely, Ryan.
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Thanks, Sarah.
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Another poem that has touched my heart. Love it!
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Hello, Heather. Lovely to see you here again. Thank you for your nice comment. I hope you’re well 🙂
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