Ernestine Northover (25th March 1943)

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So Fine-spun

I watched a bubble float into the air,
Shining its translucent colours so fine-spun.
Then others followed along its thoroughfare,
Rising up into the heavens, one by one.

So dainty in their form, the winds dictate
Their every move, as climbing high they swirl.
Where are they to go, when will they disintegrate?
These globes of rainbow hues, all lined with pearl.

Wonderful creations each one like a silken sphere,
Formed by an Angel’s sweet and tender dreams,
Their delicate forms are glimpsed as organza sheer,
These orbs of gossamer, gliding on bright sunbeams.

Ernestine Northover
Submitted: Friday, June 15, 2007
Edited: Saturday, March 12, 2011

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  • Andrew Blakemore (12/14/2009 1:57:00 PM)

    This took me right back to my childhood Ernestine, I was also fascinated by the liquid bubbles I blew. A truly beautiful depiction. Love, Andrew xx

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  • Alison Cassidy (6/16/2007 12:38:00 AM)

    Ernestine, What a gossamer light picture you paint with your water colour pen - and what a magical subject too. I often use bubbles to centre the children in the dance classes and teach them to watch without touching. There is such a meditiative stillness that comes from the experience - which you have captured beautifully in this wonderfully evocative piece. love, Allie xxxx

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  • Frank James Ryan, Jr. (6/15/2007 10:27:00 PM)

    Ahhhhh, young lass...Good to see you on line, and quilling fine imagework that can be confused as being palpable! Very Nice work, Poetess E.! I MISS YOUR DAILY APPEARANCES...

    FjR

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  • Lillian J. (6/15/2007 10:24:00 PM)

    Eloquently lovely work, Ernestine!


    Lilly :)

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  • Sandra Fowler (6/15/2007 10:02:00 PM)

    You saw something beautiful from your window on the world. Thank you for sharing
    it with your readers.

    Warmest regards,

    Sandra

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  • Marci Made (6/15/2007 4:06:00 PM)

    What a marvelous happy, light poem for a beautiful summer day..What you've done with the beauty of a bubble here is extaordinary...Your descriptions are captivating..A lovely poem....thanks for sharing it..........marci, xo

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