Red sky in the morning casts an eerie spell
over calm flat ocean waves
Is it an ominous warning to sailors?
…or simply warning us of an intense UV day
Either way, wise choices
will tell their tale at the end of the day
Photo: Dwight L. Roth
Today at d’verse Sanaa asked us to write a Quadrille of exactly 44 words using the word Spell as our prompt. Join us at: https://dversepoets.com
“Red sky in the morning ….sailors take warning.
Red sky at night ….a sailor’s delight.”
Roth Poetry 
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thanks Michael!
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Nature is giving hints, but lets the humans guess. Beautiful, Dwight! Enjoy a good week! xx Michael
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Thank you Michael… and you too!
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Lovely photo and yes the sun can leave a mark!🙂
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Yes, and blisters too. Thanks!
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Yes I knew all about that as a child.
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Ouch!
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Beautiful poetry….yes..one agrees…I didn’t know about the UV connection…
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That was my addition! Time for Suntan lotion! Thanks Ain. Hope all is well with you.
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The saying is… “Red sky in the morning …sailors take warning. .Red sky at night… a sailor’s delight.”
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Absolutely gorgeous the imagery in this beautiful poem!
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thank you so much Jaya for your kind words. With temps here going to 98 F today and 100 F tomorrow, this prompt took me to the beach!
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This is gorgeously done, Dwight! I agree, it’s important for us to make wise choices 😀 Thank you so much for writing to the prompt ❤️❤️
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You are welcome and thank you for your kind words, Sanaa.
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The red sky in the photo does seem a bit ominous, despite how beautiful it is.
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It is all in the perspective! I take the positive one!
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A good way to go through life!
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:>)
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Let’s hear it for “wise choices< and let's start with our politicians, right?
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Yep! Sounds like a plan!
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That sun is eerie and beautiful–but you’re right, caution either way!
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Thank you Merril. The beach can be a place to get a bad burn if you are not careful.
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Just too hot, I guess. But love it when it is a red sky in the morning.
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It was beautiful!
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Well done Dwight! Summer’s red sky can be both beautiful and foreshadowing.
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Thank you so much. I find that this is true much of the time.
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“Either way”. Luv the spin of wisdom Dwight.
Thanks for dropping by to read mine
Much❤love
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Thank you Gillena. You are welcome.
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It would be wise to apply sunscreen, always! 🌅Enjoyed!
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Yes, a very wise choice at the beach!
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❤️🌞❤️
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My father often quoted this old saying. It seems to be amazingly accurate. Lovely photo and poem, Dwight! ❤
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Thank you, Cheryl. It does seem that way!
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Dawn is a sign for the whole day.
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This saying seems to be pretty accurate!
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I really like this piece. Well written.
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Thank you very much for your comment! I am glad you enjoyed my post.
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Wise quadrille, and the last line will stay with me.
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Thank you very much. I am glad it connected with you.
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Engaging poem, Dwight. There is something quite eerie and memorable at the sight of a red sky. CA fires, two summers ago, turned neighboring skies red – an apocalyptic look and feel.
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Again it is perspective that changes the feel of a view! Thanks Michele.
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Well said, Dwight. Whether looking up or within, perspective is everything.
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It is amazing that way.
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Hands down to you Dwight. The night sky performed beautifully for your incredible poem. Beautiful! 💖
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Thank you so much, Cindy! The sky is an awesome canvas.
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You’re so welcome Dwight!
It most definitely is!!💕
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Good shot, Dwight, and you’re right wise choices will speak (and so will the poor ones if we make them!) 🙂
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Yes, they will, and the pain will last a little while!
Thanks Lisa.
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You’re welcome.
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Awesome final lines. Wonderful write, Dwight!
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Hindsight will tell it like it was. Then generally tells the truth.
Nice write. Thanks for peeking in on me.
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Thank you, Jim. And you are welcome.
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Wise words
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Thank you Derrick!
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That saying came to mind as I read your poem….then….there, it appeared in your explanation. I was right there with you through all 44 words!
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Thank you, Lillian. Living as close as you are to the ocean, I can see that you would know this one.
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I love those old sayings. Yes, we just have to wait and see! Lovely Dwight ☺️
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Thank you Christine!
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Beautiful photo to accompany your wise quadrille.
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Thank you so much!
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Oh my, what an incredible photo and complementary poem Dwight. Breathtaking my friend! 🌞📷🌅
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Thank you Kym! I imagine you saw a lot of those growing up!
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You’re absolutely welcome Dwight. 🤗🌺🥰 I think we both have seen these beautiful images more than we realize. I think we can certainly appreciate the simplicity of nature and life, especially at this point in our life. 🌞😎✨
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Yes… Hope we don’t start singing, Beyond the Sunset, too soon! :>)
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LMBO! 😆🤣😝😂😅
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:>)
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Nicely done! I always liked this particular quote. 😁👍
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Thank you, Ken. So do I.
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I enjoyed this piece. The red sky at morning quote is a favorite of mine. I live how you wove the magic of the morning light into your poem. ❤
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Nature gives us lots of signs if we take time to read them. Thank you so much for your kind comment.
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Yes! The signs are available to us if we just pause and watch the world around us.
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Even gets a little scary at times.
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Yes, especially when those messages come through loud and clear. I listen to my gut.
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:>)
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I like your new version – red in the morning, sunbathers take warning! 😀
Put on your sunscreen, or blisters be forming.
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Ha ha… I love it… that is exactly what will happen! Thanks Kate.
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Beautiful words.
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Thank you!
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Touching 🙏
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Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed it.
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My pleasure! You are invited for submission for LEKH Magazine. Submit your work at submission@lekh.co
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Thank you for the invitation!
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Ohh lovely
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Thank you very much!
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Your very welcome!
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As a sailor’s wife, I know this too well! Lovely pic and verse, Dwight.
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How nice! Thank you for your comment.
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You are welcome.
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Gorgeous photo and poem, Dwight!
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Thankyou so much, Sara!~
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I could not open your site past your photo!
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Como está por aí meu amigo
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It opened this time.!:>)
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