The Footbridge

by Mike L. Utley That derelict footbridgeHas finally failedStranding us onOpposite shoresOf the abyssWordsLike rotted planksLitter the gorgeBelowDesires and dreamsDashedUpon indifferent rocksSilence is allI hear from youSubdued echoesOf regretPerishIn opaque mistsImpenetrableTo starlightAnd hopeThe absenceOf closureRooting meIn placeHeart seizedBy fearAnd uncertaintyDid you turnAnd walk awayOr did youPlummetLike our wordsInto theSepulchral gulfAnd must IRemain hereForeverWaiting forThe answer which willNever …

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Spice liliachii

de  Maria-Sibioara Sângerean Din umbra verdelui Întrevăd ochiul ceruluiȘi admir dansul lminii Printre spicele liliachiiAșteptând, ca tu să vii...Și vântul amiezii jucăușÎși cată între petale culcuș.Grele de facere, cu aromăDe pace și reculegere.Floarea ține taina cerului!Colbul parfumului statornic Inundă respirația firiiȘi prin adânc de spiceFoșnesc falnici macii-nfocați...Clipa freamătă-n ochii plecați.Vinovată mă știu de dorulCe-l port, de …

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Summer Quotograph… bloom and butterfly

de Nicole Sara Freamăt și raze,și aripi deschiseîmpletite cu fire de dorca trimise de-o stea pe-o cărare de visecu murmur de rouă și nor…Ajungeri, atingeri, surâsși cuvinte,seninși aduceri aminte… *** Rustle and rays,and fluttering wingswoven with shadows of breezeas if spurred by a star on a path made of dreamswith murmur of dew and of trees…Arrivals …

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A little bit of Heaven (217)

Thermal Waterfall Toplița Nestled in the town of Toplița, Harghita County, the thermal water waterfall cascades down approximately 10 meters, creating a mesmerising sight. The water, consistently warm at 27 degrees Celsius, defies the chill of winter and seldom freezes, inviting visitors to experience its soothing embrace even in the coldest months. Due to its …

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Her Beauty

by Rana The fluffy cheeks I want to squeezeare close and reachableShe blushes when she gazes at meher expressions are fascinatingSilky hair residing on her shoulderslike grass sets on the ocean floorGestures of her lips carry treasuresmature but ostensibly anticipating My heart yearns to hold her in my armswhile the earth stands stillkisses that she unfolds …

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