Firefly reflections splash
Inky canal water,
Citric paint rinsed
From the badger brush
Of a Dutch master.
Against the interplay
Of twilight and shadow,
Charcoal scratches
Of lacy willow
Veil a violet sky.
Framed by a coal-black arch
Like the lens
Of the tow-path walker’s eye,
A masterpiece unfolds
Beyond the damp echoes
Of the bridge,
A frostier focus and a clearer view,
Of a snow-covered ridge
Bathed in festive phosphorescence,
A distillation of the season’s quintessence.
© Kim M. Russell, 2016
My response to Sue Vincent – Daily Echo Thursday photo prompt – Lights #writephoto
writing in north norfolk 
Just gorgeous, Kim… piainting with words.
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It’s all down to the fabulous image. Did you take the photograph? Thank you for the inspiration, Sue. 🙂
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Thanks, Kim, yes, all the photos are mine (unless otherwise attributed). I don’t go far without a camera.
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Lyrical Painting that is simply Beautiful.
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Thank you, Morgan!
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Reblogged this on Sue Vincent – Daily Echo.
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Thank you, Sue!
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My pleasure, Kim. Beautiful as always.
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Marvellous lines……….
Just superb!!……….
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As I expected Kim you create such beautifully sculptured images with your words….
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Thank you, Michael, but I think the image was so perfect, you just can’t go wrong whatever you write about it!
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