Monolith

I like your poem, but I think sandstorms for millions of years would have eroded it to nothing! I suppose some would assume the millions of years refer to its formation though, but rock can be formed and hardened in quite short times.

i like it, yet i think that breaking the lines differently might add to the reading. Or is this okay when read aloud? i find it bumpy going. "Different shades and hues of orange- great start. With single layers of chalk-white - take out 'with' Curves and nooks so soft to look at - turn line to 'Soft curves and nooks' Sweeping along the surface" - take out 'ing' Different shades and hues of orange - or go to either shade or hue even...? Single layers of chalk white. Soft curves and nooks sweep along the surface. see how it reads - i have to read mine aloud, to get it right. of course its your poem so you don't have to agree. best maisie

Tell you what Pia, I take that back because it may sound much better in Danish. I forgot you have to work in a second language or translate it. If you want to use it, you're welcome,of course. I took ages before I could accept any kind of criticism, I used to weep at my computer.

Hello pia, I don't think I could write a description of a monolith, you have managed to get so much detail in, I especially like:- soft curves and nooks Sweep along the surface a few saltbushes Jut out from the grand monolith The face of this rock is brittle stone and layered sand not to be scathed What a wonderful description this is. Jenny.

If it is a description of Ayers rock then the 'millions of years old' makes sense because, from what I've read, geologists think that Ayers rock is around 500 million years old. If it is about Ayers rock then it's a good 'Landscape' in words and a good celebration of nature's artistry.