Arcadia Revisited

Return with me to the safe embrace of mountains, a poetic place where sky kisses sea. Come sail with me above crashing waves, to sandy bays with hidden caves, an unspoiled wilderness, where mermaids lilt silvery melodies, descant to the ocean’s harmonies, in praise of the exquisiteness of Arcadia. © Kim M. Russell, 2016 Image […]

Utopia

My response to Sacha Black’s Writespiration # 80 Utopia – I think of this as a sister poem to ‘Arcadia’ which was inspired by a picture by Barb Mann and posted on my blog on 6th February.   A perfect world Of nature, art and poetry Happiness and equality Individuality Respect and harmony A simple […]

Arcadia

A poem inspired by Barb Mann’s picture   Safe in the embrace Of the horizon Poetic shaped space Where sea meets sky Far from the beach Where surfers land Below clouds Where seagulls fly Mermaids lilt siren songs Silvery seashell melodies Rise from their lungs Burst above the crash of waves Marry with nature’s harmonies […]