Clouds of Pink

~ a romantic scribble ~

richard johnson art

 

 

~~~

When evening comes and clouds of pink

like cotton candy dreams

float visions of a softer time

a fantasy it seems

 

of soft pastels and fragile lace

sweeping the fading sky

as summer heat on cooling wind

breathes the sweetest goodbye

 

While ocean waves begin to dance

in white upon the shore

I’ll find our spot where wildflowers

the ones that I adore

 

growing in veils of ivory white

and gently as they sway

I’ll pick a bunch and wrap them up

in a lovely bouquet

 

Memories of a summer day

that passed with just a blink

and leaving me, when evening comes

dreaming of clouds of pink…

~~~

Reviews

[Adam Adams]

Cotton Candy Dreams? That's interesting!

Strongly pen'd up. You already know how to value the words by shaping 'em with thoughts.. it's marvelous & perfectly a romantic lullaby belonged to your "Cotton Candy-Dreams" (Just teasing you). Excellent work!

[MsJewel]

Cotton candy dreams are the sweetest of dreams! My mother used to wish me "clouds of pink and cotton candy dreams"... I wrote this in tribute to her. I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. :) Julie

[Adam Adams]

You momma had a very great perception 'bout the anticipation of your brightest future life belonged to the thread of literature. She had already envisioned you jumping right ov'r the "Cotton Clouds".. on having the victory of full-fill-ment of your dreams so I guess, 'tis's why she already used to wish you beautiful "clouds of pink & cotton candy dreams" where you live real nicely. You give a very great tribute to her. Your poetic talent's quite amazing as far as I got this in few days so... I guess, you'll be going something great with life.. in your future. Wish you much luck for your career! Keep it up!

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind and generous words. Poetry is a hobby- but one I adore.

[Adam Adams]

Don't want to make your career in literature? (Mind me askin' you if it's not too much to ask... )

[MsJewel]

I would love to - but after six years of college, my careers pretty much set!

[Adam Adams]

Long Time ~ Very long time. Anyway... sometimes.. some things're meant to happen only with time so.. wishing you again much luck for your success wherever you want to achieve in with goodness.

[Lily Mae]

This is dreamy, and flows so well that the reader gets lost inside your words.. Beautifully written..xo

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely review :) Julie

[Lily Mae]

Your welcome..it's been a long time since I've been on reading or writing and that was simply beautiful..xo

[onceloved]

Vivid brush strokes paint your poetry so beautifully so much passion from ones heart a man would have been so lucky to have such a loving woman by their side.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Larry :) Julie

[justdandy]

~tear~, ~tear~, ~tear~
Great poem

[MsJewel]

Thank you :) Julie

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Lovely gentile piece and I could see the evening sky as she watched sunset. The line 'I’ll find our spot where wildflowers' Could that be 'of wildflowers'?

[MsJewel]

Yes. I like your suggestion - thanks so much! :) Julie

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Julie

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we are often reminded of 'softer times' through the myriad of stimulants upon the senses... a taste, a sound, a scent, a touch, an image... you describe how 'clouds of pink' take you to a better time... it's so long past that it feels like a fantasy and you write it almost like a fairy tale... everything about this is soft and tender, delicate, as delicate as those memories you will cherish forever... beautiful poetry, Julie

[MsJewel]

Thank you again my friend :) Julie

[Einstein Noodle]

i particularly enjoy the first verse! ... the clouds of pink and cotton candy is very inspirational ;) your use of enjambment between verses 3 & 4 seems just a bit halting for me .. must come back and read another time or two perhaps :)
your romance and delicate hand is ever present ...
E.

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend :) Julie

[Michael Wright]

A quite warm piece. Again a great photo.

My thought after reading this- Now that the sunset is gone the night will come...

[MsJewel]

Thank you Michael :) Julie

[Michael Wright]

-The painting like like Meg Ryan ....lol

[MsJewel]

It does! It is by one of my favorite artists Richard Johnson.