celestial showers
besiege us as we step out
banal biases melt
in the light of our lustrous love
streaks of hope exorcise smog
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when our paths merged
to gather divine blessings
shadows departed
dormant dreams whirled around us
ending layers of darkness
© Balroop Singh, August 2021.
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Thanks to Colleen M. Chesebro for this challenge, which explores Ekphrastic writing inspired by visual art (photographs). Cheryl, from last month’s challenge, provided the photo for this month’s challenge.
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Emotional Shadows 
These are both lovely and positive poems, Balroop.
Thanks Robbie, I am glad to hear that.
That was absolutely wonderful, Balroop, and such a a perfect match for the photo. Lovely!
I am delighted to hear that Mae but all credit goes to the picture to stimulate my thoughts. Thank you for the encouraging words.
Beautiful, Balroop.
Thanks Jill.
So lovely, Balroop.
Thanks Kymber, love your support.
Both are lovely, Balroop. It’s such a gorgeous prompt. Perfect fit.
Yes! I love the prompt Diana. Picture prompts really kick mu muse. 😀 Thanks for your lovely words.
Images are evocative for me too, Balroop. I can relate. 😀
Nice to hear that. 🤗
Perfect and apt poems with the picture, Balroop. Too good.
Thanks for coming over to read Kamal, much appreciated.
You are most welcome dear Balroop ❤️😊😊
Bravo, Balroop! I’m thrilled you felt the inspiration from this photo. It just wraps it’s magic around your words. ❤
Thank you Colleen, I am glad you like my response to the prompt. A good picture speaks me in more than one way. 😊
That’s fabulous! Great inspiration releases creativity! ❤
Sure it helps. 😊
I love both, Balroop but felt that last line, ending layers of darkness.
Thank you Denise, sometimes looking for the right syllables adds depth to micro poetry. 😊
Beautiful, Balroop… ❤
Thank you Bette 🥰
Both are powerful beautiful poems, so perfect for the photo!
Thanks Prag 😊 Have a wonderful week.
These are wonderful, Balroop. Both so different yet speak to the image so well. Loved the second one. It’s the romantic in me 🙂
Thanks Lisa, both speak of love but second one sounds more romantic, I agree. 😊
This is amazing. Really enjoyed them.
Thanks Jude.
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What a beautiful way to visit the Perseids meteor shower.
Thanks Jacqui, the real challenge is to think beyond what is obvious. 😊
I loved both, but especially these lines: dormant dreams whirled around us
ending layers of darkness
Beautiful ❤
Oh yes! They are my favorite too. 🤗
That’s lovely and the photo is amazing. Countless times I have wished for a decent camera and the time to just take off for a night and to capture a time elapsed scene like that.
Thank you for standing by and welcome to Emotional Shadows.
Great interpretations of the photoprompt Balroop.. wonderful ♥
Thank you Sally, I am delighted to hear that.
The first thing I did was look up the description for “ekphrastic.” I read this poem a few times and each time derived treating depth of meaning for it. Beautiful, Balroop!❤️
How nice to see you Erica… picture prompts show many different ways and I let my thoughts flow. Sometimes it’s amazing to note the results. 😊 Thanks for your lovely thoughts.
Beautiful and powerful, Balroop. The imagery is palpable! 💗
Thank you so much Gwen. 😊
Beautiful 💜
Thank you!
Ty for posting 😊
Magical photo and charming verses
Thanks!
Beautiful poems Balroop! Youve painted a wonderful picture. Almost heavenly ❤
Thank you so much for your encouraging words Zeenat. Love and hugs.
Wonderful!
Thanks Mark.