waiting for the midnight train —
we reached the end of the line
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Author Notes
We reached the end of the line, 100 chapters. I like to thank all the poets who contributed to this book. I will be starting a new one soon.
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Chapter one by Gypsy Blue Rose
pigeon plum flowers
bend but not break in the storm
at Indian Key
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Chapter two by June Sargent
storm clouds flee as new day dawns
berries ripen and birds wait
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Chapter three by Pam (respa)
colorful songbirds
gather for spring's ripe berries
bountiful harvest
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Chapter four by Mrs KT
Winged frenzy ignites orchard;
Garnet gems pecked to their death
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Chapter five by Gloria
funeral procession
seed boats drift to a footbridge--
the orchard withdraws
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Chapter six by June Sargent
willow sways in summer breeze
while secret lovers giggle
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Chapter seven by Bill Schott
as lovers linger
red ocean brings back berries
the wine washes in
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Chapter eight by Lyenochka
sun sweetened grapes become wine
divining truth from love's lips
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Chapter nine by Ulla
love grows and ripens
while nature multiplies its
palette of colours.
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Chapter ten by Ameen
Autumn's tones enveloped me
in a warm rainbow landscape
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Chapter eleven by Margaret Bernar
Tender sacrifice
renders one fragile and strong -
Love's unique nature
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Chapter twelve by Zanya
Twilight tints evening skyline
Cooler breezes ripple shore
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Chapter thirteen by June Sargent
wrapped in silken robes
of gold, autumn bids farewell -
first breath of winter
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Chapter fourteen by Dolly
Earth's freeze grips with snowy ice,
to calm, with peaceful silence.
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Chapter fifteen by Rama Devi
blanketed by snow
leaf-whispers enter deep sleep
hushed serenity
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Chapter sixteen by Gypsy Blue Rose
cold whirlwind whistles over
Mount Fuji's peaks and valleys
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Chapter seventeen by Royowen
Kaleidoscopic
dust gathers the frosted light,
panoramic gems.
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Chapter eighteen by Marjon Van Bruggen
winds from the south bring yellow
Sahara desert sand skies
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Chapter nineteen by June Sargent
prickly pear cactus
caressed by warm summer breeze
crimson heart opens
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Chapter twenty by Gypsy Blue Rose
south wind susurrous whispers
of tumbleweed rustling sounds
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Chapter twenty one by Gypsy Blue Rose
farmer prays for rain
for drought-stricken olive trees
resilient souls
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Chapter twenty-two by DeboraDyess
Rainbow's sharp, dazzling colors
sitting atop sun-struck clouds
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Chapter twenty-three by June. Sargent
lighthouse shines through fog
guiding boat 'round jagged rocks -
wives cook hot chowder
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Chapter twenty-four by Lucy de Welles
Hearty alimentation
Strengthens love for hearth and home
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Chapter twenty-five by Ulla
yet, the bumpy roads
stretch away in the distance
love is but a dream
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Chapter twenty-six by June Sargent
out of cocoon of darkness
hope sprouts wings to follow dreams
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Chapter twenty-seven by Gypsy Blue Rose
leaving pain behind,
soul seeks a reason to live
flourish in the dark
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Chapter twenty-eight by Gypsy Blue Rose
morning possibilities
are endless and filled with hope
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Chapter twenty-nine by Gypsy Blue Rose
from this mountain top
I can see for miles and miles
God's personal space
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Chapter thirty by Lyenochka
perfect prayer perspective
as words reach God's list'ning heart
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Chapter thirty-one by Royowen
Distant sentinels
Masts of transmitting requests
To the Holy one.
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Chapter thirty-two by Elizabeth Emerald
Soft! In sunset's silence sound
whispers of consolation
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Chapter thirty-three by June Sargent
flowers in the wild
basking and thriving in love
divine reminder
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Chapter thirty-four by Bill Pinder
Storm clouds give ominous glare
violet clusters fear not
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Chapter thirty-five by Lucy de Welles
So unsuspecting
Too late for striving fingers,
which choose figs instead
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Chapter thirty-six by Lucy de Welles
grapes, figs, violets, purple,
jellied storms fascinating
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Chapter thirty-seven by June Sargent
Purple clouds depart
Amidst landscape in turmoil -
cherry tree stands tall
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Chapter thirty-eight by Gypsy Blue Rose
birds chirp at the old orchard
as sunrise marks a new day
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Chapter thirty-nine by Royowen
Behold the eagle
dines on food we cannot see
It is wisdom's feast
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Chapter forty by Lyenochka
wind whispers sweet songs of joy
as spirit feasts on God's word
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Chapter forty-one by Lucy de Welles
delicacies rare
wonders of the worlds within
turtle and men's joy
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Chapter forty-two by Gypsy Blue Rose
inside, imagination
stirs magic of creation
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Chapter forty-three by Y.M. Roger
when fantasy calls
the poet's pen awakens
setting vision free
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Chapter forty-four by June Sargent
poet's passion awakens -
fantasies take first deep breaths
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Chapter forty-five by Lisa Wharton
As lightning strikes mind
Imagination bursts open
Fantasy jumps out
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Chapter forty-six by Lisa Wharton
With hallucinations high
Brain cells dance in unison
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Chapter forty-seven by Gypsy Blue Rose
reality is
harsh in our pandemic life
pray for peace and health
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Chapter forty-eight by Lisa Wharton
Spirit soars miles high to sky.
Spitfire like dragon we fight.
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Chapter forty-nine by June Sargent
human spirit born
from tiny seedlings of hope -
flourishes with faith
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Chapter fifty by Lisa Wharton
Autumn busy sowing seeds.
New shoots burst open next spring.
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Chapter fifty-one by Gypsy Blue Rose
regardless all strife
life goes on and nature reigns
the seasons of love
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Chapter fifty-two by Y.M. Roger
with heart open wide in love
this world's rhythm we embrace
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Chapter fifty-three by Zanya
silvery moonbeams
shimmer on wintry landscape
nightly storm lantern
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Chapter fifty-four by Lisa Wharton
white blankets cover the earth
and howling winds sift through it
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Chapter fifty-five by Gypsy Blue Rose
sunrise warms the trail
that leads to our cozy hearth
her face on each flake
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Chapter fifty-six by June Sargent
Light flickers in the shadows
Welcoming the homesick heart
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Chapter fifty-seven by Lisa Wharton
your embrace is home
filled with fragrant smell of stew
and our dog by hearth
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Chapter fifty-eight by Gypsy Blue Rose
his calming heartbeat and breath
are a welcome lullaby
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Chapter fifty-nine by Mark D.R.
the sleeping baby
nuzzles with her mom in bed ~
blanket keeps them warm
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Chapter sixty by June Sargent
golden rays gently caress -
awakening dreamy eyes
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Chapter sixty-one by Gypsy Blue Rose
brilliant morning light
illuminates nursery
babe shines like diamonds
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Chapter sixty-two by tempeste
precious, chubby-cheeked toddlers,
foundation of our future
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Chapter sixty-three by Gypsy Blue Rose
full of energy
he drives his Nina crazy
world revolves 'round him
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Chapter sixty-four by June Sargent
apple of grandpa's eyes
full of curiosity
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Chapter sixty-five by Gypsy Blue Rose
laughter wrinkles tell
a good life fill with love tale
blue heaven iris
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Chapter sixty-six by June Sargent
all cozy, warm and fuzzy
picture of pure contentment
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Chapter sixty-seven by Lucy de Welles
resistance lowered
processed dreams unfold in time
new season purring
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Chapter sixty-eight by Gypsy Blue Rose
Ellie cat sleeps undisturbed
as her chest rises and falls
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Chapter sixty-nine by June Sargent
share his world of dreams
and great imagination -
walk on the wild side
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Chapter seventy by Gypsy Blue
imperial animal
duells in the greenhouse of God
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Chapter seventy-one by royowen
Lion and the Lamb
They will rise at future's morn,
Erase jester's pawn.
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Chapter seventy-two by mermaids
God's messenger flies through dark
valleys --tranquility reigns
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Chapter seventy-three by gypsy blue rose
brilliant break of day
illuminates all creatures
grateful sentients
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Chapter seventy-four by Dovemarie
sunlight, blooming creation
moonlight's magnificent glow
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Chapter seventy-five by June Sargent
pink and white petals
cover trees instead of snow -
apple blossom time
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Chapter seventy-six by Gypsy Blue Rose
early morn at the orchard
sunrays kiss salty bronze skin
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Chapter seventy-seven by Gypsy Blue Rose
blue moon over grove
shines on indigo bunting
song quivers inside
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Chapter seventy-eight by June Sargent
praying mantis bows his head -
thankful she did not eat him
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Chapter seventy-nine by Y.M. Roger
larger than darkness,
nighttime's essence echoes 'round ~
moonlight's dance partner
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Chapter eighty by Lisa Wharton
golden rays light up my face
showers me with gleaming gaze
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Chapter eighty-one by Gypsy Blue Rose
warm scarlet sunset
pours red upon ancient land
poppies sea ripple
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Chapter eighty-two by Royowen
Red is the colour of blood
springs from the bite of the rod.
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Chapter eighty-three by Gypsy Blue Rose
harvested fields rest
as large dry hands hold a cig
gazing dreams of spring
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Chapter eighty-four by Gypsy Blue Rose
brown bear chose November 3rd
for winter hibernation
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Chapter eighty-five by Gypsy Blue Rose
bleak wintry weather
awaits around the corner -
haunting bare branches
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Chapter eighty-six by Lisa Wharton
blue Jay brooding in the snow
ponders better time ahead
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Chapter eighty-seven by dovemarie
Autumn leaves pass in winter
Stark naked trees bend forward
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Chapter eighty-eight by June Sargent
crocuses arrive
shedding cloaks of icy snow -
waltz of spring blossoms
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Chapter eighty-nine by Ulla
Snowflakes fall gently to the
frozen ground deep sleep awaits
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Chapter ninety by Gypsy Blue Rose
moon illuminates
basin wreathed by blue mountains
icy cold water
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Chapter ninety-one by June Sargent
Cool mist lifts in the valley
Deer frolic 'neath a rainbow
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Chapter ninety-two by YM Roger
wise leprechaun smiles
his colorful treasure safe
as babbling brook sighs
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Chapter ninety-three by Gypsy Blue Rose
cool stream susurrus softly
smoothing sharp rocks as they go
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Chapter ninety-four by Gypsy Blue Rose
doe drinks chilled water
in the early light of day
can't hear hunter steps
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Chapter ninety-five by Lisa Wharton
ran along leaves crackled stream
I heard the nature's sound bite
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Chapter ninety-six by Gypsy Blue Rose
golden barley field
sways intertwined with north wind
a storm a comin'
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Chapter ninety-seven by June Sargent
as cold air clashes with warmth,
leaves become spinning pinwheels
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Chapter ninety-eight by Cindy Decker
she displays her golden gown
though a wintry midnight nears
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Chapter ninety-nine by Gypsy Blue Rose
dormant walnut tree
stands alone in frozen land
chickadee flies high
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Chapter one hundred by Gypsy Blue Rose
wait for orient express
we reached the end of the trip
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Thank you very much for reading us,
Hugs,
Gypsy
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