dVerse Poetics Tuesday (2nd) Alicanta

Alicanto

full, she gleams pretty
beacon in Atacama
promise of riches
fevered followers get lost
sea of bones moan at midnight

 

I’m the host of dVerse’ Poetics Tuesday writing about a legendary bird found in the deserts of Chile.  This image has made me a fevered follower!

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  1. rothpoetry's avatar rothpoetry says:

    How cool is this! Sea of bones moan a midnight reminds me of my fridge moaning when everything gets quiet!

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Dwight, my fridge makes very weird sounds also. It was here and it was old when I moved here in 2011 but it still works like a charm aside from the moaning sounds. :::knock on wood:::

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      1. rothpoetry's avatar rothpoetry says:

        The cold genie lives in your fridge! You might have to see if you can get some wishes from it! :>)

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        1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

          LOL! Running to the fridge right after typing this…

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  2. Sadje's avatar Sadje says:

    A very poignant poem.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Sadje, thank you. Those who chase the gold…

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      1. Sadje's avatar Sadje says:

        You’re most welcome 🤗

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  3. Thant sounds like a good bird to know and befriend.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Bjorn, are you sure?

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  4. Crystal Collier's avatar Crystal Collier says:

    I love poetry but haven’t written it in a while, except as it pertains to lyrics. LOL. Still, I love a well-turned phrase. Lovely image, poetry and sentiment.

    Wishing you a word-worthy holiday season!

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Crystal, thank you very much. You know, you could write to the prompt in the form of lyrics. Pretty please?

      Happy Holidays!

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  5. Chris Hall's avatar Chris Hall says:

    Gosh, I never knew that about that bird, even though I have been to Chile and to that desert.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Chris, happy to introduce you to Alicanta. Maybe you will see her on your next trip to the Atacama :)

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  6. sanaarizvi's avatar sanaarizvi says:

    Beautifully haunting, Lisa! ❤️❤️

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Thank you, Sanaa <3

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  7. Rob Kistner's avatar Rob Kistner says:

    Nice work my friend! Don’t get around much theses days Lisa, physically difficult fir me. Pleased and honored that you visit me.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Rob, as long as you write poetry I will visit you and read it. I would love to fly out to where you are so we could visit the forest there. I know it isn’t the same forest you write about but there have to be some forests to visit where you are.

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  8. Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:

    That sea of bones moaning at midnight is very evocative. Wow.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Sherry, it is what the muse saw <3

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  9. Sherry Marr's avatar Sherry Marr says:

    This is Sherry.

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  10. Delightful bird and I can see why they would follow, not all that glitters though…wary of the moaning sea of bones. Very nice.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li says:

      Di, thanks so much.

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