The leaves circle the sky
in sun-washed indulgence,
a crown atop the earth.
We look up and see clouds —
curtains drawn so stars
can only dream of us here
as we hold court in shades of grass,
a private kingdom we rule as partners.
© 2021 | Phillip Knight Scott
Written for dVerse Poetics Quadrille #141: Heady is the Poem That Wears the Crown
Often Mumbled Musings 
Oh, man. I now want to “hold court in shades of grass.” How wonderful.
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Thanks – it does sound pretty great!
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I love the comfort of such a court
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I agree!
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Brilliant – and I don’t mean the stars.
❤
David
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Thanks so much, David 🙂
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Sounds quite pleasant!
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Thank you!
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Bravo
Nice one
Much💜love
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Thanks so much 🙂
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We look up and see clouds —
curtains drawn so stars
can only dream of us here
I love this! it is interesting to think of the stars looking at us and imagining life!
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Imagine what could be out there!
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It is a mind blowing thought!
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Loved these lines: “We look up and see clouds —/curtains drawn so stars/can only dream of us here”
Lovely quadrille.
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Thanks so much 🙂
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You create such lovely intimacy here in 44 words. This poem feels special, private. Well-done.
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Thank you so much – glad you enjoyed 🙂
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You’re welcome.
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This is beautiful!
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Thanks so much 🙂
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Such a lovely place you create here. I agree with K. It does seem very intimate.
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Thank you! It’s less intimate now that it’s on the internet 🙂
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You’re welcome. 🤣
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This is beautiful in so many ways Phillip! I love it!
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Such a beautiful setting to hold court in! Natures Kingdom!
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Wonderful.
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I truly loved this!
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That’s so nice – thanks!
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