There’s a small city
I never really see,
right outside
in front of me.
It’s hidden in the glen
thickets deep,
where the clover
likes to creep.
The little city bustles
with a steady flow
of creatures so tiny
they’re hard to know.
So, at last, today,
I opened my eyes,
shook to my core
by the loveliest surprise.
A small city
I’d never really seen,
right outside,
all for me.
© 2021 Michelle Cook
Photo credit: © 2021 Michelle Cook
Her Writing Haven 
Lovely poem. A poem in proper verse, rhythm and meter is a rarity nowadays.
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Awww… thank you, Shashi. ❤️💫
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Fantastic poem and gorgeous picture! Loved it! 💕
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Thanks so much, Sam. ❤️💫🙂
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Very inspiring, can’t let go of this🤗😄😍
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Thank you… ❤️💫☺️
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Magical 🍄❤️
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Thank you… 💫🌷🐜
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Your imagination is boundless and beautiful ❤️
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Hmmm… boundless and beautiful…. that sounds like a wonderful writing prompt to me. 😉
And thank you for your kind words, made my day. ❤️
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So delightful. 🙂
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Thank you, Terveen 🍄
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Michelle, nicely done. I kept thinking of the mushrooms that quickly bloom after a rainstorm. I like the city analogy. Take care, Keith
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Thanks Keith, we’ve got them everywhere right now because of all the rain.
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Lovely poem. Light-hearted as Cindy above said!
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Thank you… ❤️💫
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A beautiful crafted poem, Michelle. Perspective so refreshing. Love it ❤️
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Thank you, Jeff. I’m forever challenging myself to look closer. We miss so much when we don’t. 🍄🐜🍂
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You’re most welcome, Michelle. Yet another thing we have in common. I am always questioning my attention to ensure I see all there is to see. I love that. Have a beautiful day, my friend. 🌼🎉🦋❤
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Oh that’s awesome that you do that too. 💫And thank you… I’m having a great day watching the rain outside. ☔️ Hope you have a wonderful day too! ☀️
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Indeed. You’re most welcome. Ah! Watching the rain sounds lovely. Thank you! 🦋✨
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Of course I love this one!
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Thank you, CQ… there is always treasure to be found, even in the most unexpected places. 💫
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It reminds me of one I wrote. Treasure and magic in the mundane is the spice of life.
https://scurvyq52.wordpress.com/2020/11/19/the-flowers-are-drinking/
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Oh I remember that one! 😃 It carries my thoughts to another world. 🍄
I was so sad the other day when someone kicked off all the mushroom caps, but then a zillion more mushrooms popped up in their place. So of course I’ve been trying to capture all the new ones in photos as soon as they spring up.
And I wholeheartedly agree. I don’t know how I’d survive without all those magical moments within the mundane. I think that’s what’s gotten me through this pandemic! 💫😅
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I like the concept of new life springing forth from attempted destruction!
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Oh yes… of course I just suddenly had a vision of buried zombies breaking through the ground. Lol…
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Those are some weird zombies!!!
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🧟♀️
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This is such a lighthearted eye opening poem Michele. I love it!💖💖💖
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Thank you, Cindy. I always love finding these unexpected treasures on my daily walks. I never know what I’ll find but it’s the tiniest things that impress me the most.
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You’re so welcome and that’s such a treat!!! I so agree with you!💖
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💫🍄🍂
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💖💖🤗🌷🌷
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Wow, I love this Michelle!
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Thank you so much, Ally. This means a lot to me coming from one of my favorite poets. ☺️💫
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It’s always a pleasure Michelle, I don’t always have time to be on-line but when I do, your poetry definitely brightens my day..
and thank you for the beautiful compliment! xx
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I know what you mean, and it’s that way for me too. I can always see the love in your heart shining through your words. 💫
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Open one’s eyes to the marvels under foot. Love this.
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Yes!!! 🍄 The world is full of wonderful treasures all around. 🐜
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This is so so beautiful, my friend! And I love the photo with it! What a magical piece, I absolutely love it ✨🖤🤗
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Thank you so much, Ace! I’m feeling very inspired by nature lately. I’m thinking that I should start posting more of my photographs along with my poetry. I take so many pictures and I hardly ever share any of them. I hope you’re having a wonderful day. 💫
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Of course!!! I’ve been feeling the same way recently. Nature has much to learn from! YES, you should definitely share more of your photography…you obviously have quite the talent!!! I am, thank you! Hope you are too, much love 🖤🤗
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Thanks again… it is that time of year… we get lost in the crunch of the leaves as we stroll through the vibrant colors of autumn. 🍂And I’m glad you are, I am too! ☺️
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Lovely poem, M. 🙂
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Thank you… 💫
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