Poem in Response

Prior to turning off my computer last evening, I happened to see the smile of a dear friend, the lovely poetess Michele Lee, as she appeared in the WordPress Reader – and, I wrote a few lines of poetry. This morning, I read her post “unTangled” and was inspired to complete this poem in response…

Stepping softly
Swirling smooth Sonoran sands
Moonlight drives her desert dance

An artful life
Drawing rain from the heavens
– beauty stirring tides of chance

© 2023 Phil Perkins


PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo 1 and photo 2 from unsplash.com.

Moonlight Drive, by The Doors (1967) – see lyrics here.

25 responses to “Poem in Response”

    1. TY dear Christine 🙂

  1. Lovely Response, Phil 💖

    1. Most kind of you to say, my beautiful friend Holly. Thank you & have a great day! 💖

      1. You too, have a great weekend!🌹

        1. TY my dear 🌹

          1. Hope it’s terrific ! Any hiking this weekend? It’s too hot here to go out, maybe to the beach for a very short while. 💞

            1. Hopefully hiking on Sunday, but the beach sounds much nicer. The combination of your natural beauty with that of an ocean landscape, like a scene from a dream – would love to be there. 💞

  2. ooh ooh ooh gorgeous Phil!💗

    1. I always appreciate your kind words, sweet Cindy ~ thanks sooooo much, my dear friend! 💗😘

      1. Well it’s a delight to share them with you… thanks my dear friend❣️

  3. I seriously think you should write more poems more often as not to cage your poetic talent in quietude! Beautiful lines, Phil!

    1. It’s so nice to see you, lovely Annabel, and I thank you for your kind words. I enjoyed reading your poem and about your plans for Northern California – such exciting times, and I’m so happy you’re doing well, my friend. Best wishes always! ❤️

      1. You are such a gentleman, Phil! I am also delighted to read you, always!🥳

  4. Thank you for this beautiful gift. A lovely tone and gesture. 😊 I WISH I could draw rains from the heavens! The monsoons are MIA! I need to do a rain dance. 😁

    1. Most welcome, dear Michele. I truly appreciate the inspiration shared through your creative writings, and your always present natural beauty – indeed, 54 never looked so good! Wishing you a rain-soaked weekend, my friend. 🤞💃🌧️

  5. Beauiful lines !

    1. Thanks very much, dear Seema 🤗🌹

  6. So beautiful, Phil!

    1. Thanks so much, my sweet friend Dawn 💗

  7. What a lovely poem, Phil! Michele is truly a special and talented lady! ♥

    1. Thanks a bunch, dear Tiffany ~ much appreciated. Yes indeed, she certainly is. 💯 Have a great weekend, my friend! 😎

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