Sanaa’s prompt is ‘Through the eyes of John Atkinson Grimshaw’. You can join in here: https://dversepoets.com/2026/09/29/poetics-through-the-eyes-of-john-atkinson-grimshaw/
Watercolour city
new-to-me city
shimmering and dancing
under its mantle
of soft cloud and rain
droplets run
water condenses
on taxi window
excitement thrums
to the gentle rhythm
of pattering ran
outside colours
mix and run
on the filmed canvas
of the busy street
mystery and delight
captured in
swirls and swishes
of patternless blurs
on which golden splashes
of enchanting light
beckon comfortingly

Thursday Doors
Below are some doors from inside the Louvre in Paris.
You can join in Thursday Doors here: https://nofacilities.com/2026/10/01/armenian-room-happy-birthday-cathy/
The Flower Hour
For Terri’s The Flower Hour, I am sharing the first yellow rose of the season. You can join in The Flower Hour here: https://secondwindleisure.com/2026/09/29/the-flower-hour-50-the-floral-abcs-exploring-w-xy-and-z/









I’ve rarely seen yellow rose. Interesting doors, and a wonderful poem, Robbie.
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Hi Hazel, we have two beautiful yellow rose bushes. I’m pleased you enjoyed this post.
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Yes, thanks, Robbie for sharing
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It looks a beautiful place.
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Lovely ekphrastic poem, Robbie. You’ve captured the shimmer and glow. That door at the Louvre is impressive!
I love yellow roses!
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Hi Merril, thank you. I liked that topic and it reminded me of our visit to York in the UK in 2019. It was raining. The Louvre is extraordinary.
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The doors are amazing, Robbie, but this week, I am drawn more to your poem. I get a strong feeling of being there as I read that. Well done!
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Hi Dan, the poem was based on a real experience when I visited York in the UK. I’m pleased you liked it.
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Love your evocative “Watercolour City” poem, Robbie! And The Louvre interior never fails to impress. π
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HI Dave, I really loved the artwork prompts. They are all wonderful. The Louvre is very impressive.
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Your poem captures the image perfectly Robbie.
Those doors at the Louvre are stunning.
Thank you for sharing.π
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reat visuals esp that yellow rose — wow !!
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