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Blue Genie
A blue genie entrapped.
A gentle touch of the lamp,
A gaze in its mirror,
A lingering look
And a wish
Will make him free.
© Harvee Lau
I wonder about that wish!
ReplyDeletedoomed if I do, doomed if I don't
A lonely genie, the endless wait for that quiet touch... liked your take on the picture.
ReplyDeletea cute ending, you make one think...
ReplyDeleteremarkable magpie.
Now I got to see the blue genie....you have a very keen look
ReplyDeletelove that imagery!
ReplyDeleteLove that, nice write!
ReplyDeleteI am trying to figure out what to comment :)
ReplyDeleteLovely play of words.
a genie's dream
ReplyDeleteWhat a great creative post. I certainly hope that wish will come free him.
ReplyDeleteA perfect spot for a genie! Indeed!
ReplyDeleteA genie's bid for freedom is at the mercy of others - I wouldn't like that. Lovely poem.
ReplyDelete. . . and I thought I was the only poet with Genie! (Djinn, in mine) I do like yours!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your very nice comments! I love getting them :)
ReplyDeleteWish I had a genie 2 answer my wishes.
ReplyDeleteBeing free..that's where it's at!! Lovely...
ReplyDeleteOh do I love a genie! What a fun magpie.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE what you saw in Willow's photo .... wonderful Magpie!!!
ReplyDeleteInteresting take on this photo.
ReplyDeleteI like the endless wait, the quiet touch...
Thought provoking write.
Beautiful... Love and Light, Sender
ReplyDeletenice...that little bit of blue liked how you picked up on it and ran...nice mag!
ReplyDeleteYou captured how our mind works...wishing does not go far but touching is another thing! I like it.
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I didn't see the Genie until just now. Short, simple and fresh.
ReplyDelete...now I must check to see if there really is a genie in this lamp!
ReplyDeleteI want to know what the wish is...
ReplyDelete:-)
A wonderful take on the prompt Big Bird Dog! :-)
ahah! Sharp eyes you have! Nice Magpie!
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