Some words do as they say
In an obvious onomatopoeic way
Others cling lightly to the tongue
But in their essence linger on
Like magic lantern shows of us.
Warm toned, melodious
where seabirds drift and
legendary singing sands
beyond reach of tide
abide.

37 thoughts on “Abide”

1. I read this twice. I love it so much!

   1. thanks Linda for this lovely word – once the rhymes started I had to continue, though I champed at the bit a bit!

   2. Me too. Something to linger over, and savour.

      1. thanks for lingering Diana

2. A great reflective poem… you are right some words do linger on after you say them, bringing more depth of meaning and vision.

   1. thanks Dwight – some words are so lovable to tongue and ear and heart – linger is surely one of them

      1. Yes, I agree!

3. I adore this part so much:

   Like magic lantern shows of us.
   Warm toned, melodious

   1. thanks you Grace – I chose ‘melodious’ to contrast with onomatopoeic!

4. Your poem is a delight to the eye and the tongue 🙂

   1. what a delightful comment – thank you Lynn

5. I long to be in the magic lantern shows again, warm toned and melodious. I’m glad you wrote to this prompt, Laura ❤

   1. I nearly did not join in Lisa as my Muse seems to be malingering rather than lingering!

      1. But she came through!

         1. ha ha! with some prodding!

            1. 😀

      2. Well your Muse rallied for this ❤

6. ‘Like magic lantern shows of us.
   Warm toned, melodious’ – I’m smiling 🙂

   1. thank you 🙂

7. Oh, I love this! So well-written, and so true. I do want to linger on the word l. .i. .n. . g. . e. . .r–it’s rather sensual. 😀

   1. sensual with a time-stretched presence – I found it a challenge to reduce that to 44 words, so thank you for your appreciation Merril

      1. You’re very welcome, Laura!

8. Those essences are what gives language its beauty. (K)

   1. so true!

9. We all write because we love the way, and the various ways, that words linger! You capture it beautifully!

   1. thank you – sounds and essence of meaning come together in our love of words

10. Laura,
    “Magic lantern shows of us”: words that linger in song, legend. Utterly captivating.
    pax,
    dora

    1. what fabulous feedback Dora – thank you for such encouragement

       1. You’re welcome.

11. Words are so amazing and your verse casts them in a warm glow! So delightful!

    1. am cast in a warm glow too after that – thank you

       1. You are welcome.

12. ..and your words fall like fresh raindrops on a hot day, quenching my thirst for beauty. Thank you, Laura!

    1. please paint what you just wrote ❤

       1. 😊 Your words inspire! ❤

13. I would say that you have made your case quite expressively, Laura 💓

    -David

    1. I tried to abide by the prompt!

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