I’ll save you the trouble of the google search because you won’t find Elle Veady anywhere on the Internet. When asked to post her poem, she said, “This would be my pen name if I ever decide to be an author someday.” š
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American Sky
by: Elle Veady
by: Elle Veady
Whence did thou come
upon the wakening sea
and spread from coast to coast
a symbol of freedom be
Upon your early dawn
didst thou shine so bright
a heavenly glow
sending forth a glorious light
Throughout your youth
thy splendor did not fade
for even in the shadows
could one see the luminous day
Twas a promise unknown-
of emancipated privilege
unfolding deliberately beneath
thy sovereign expanses
Even the storms that raged
could not deny thee
the beauty that was beheld
nothing could thy allure defeat
Yet thy azure solemnity
and refulgent golden hues
are found in evanescence
as the vacant obscurity ensues
And left to wonder are we that trod
confounded by the how and why
and we wait in vigilant duty
for the new dawning of our American sky
Kimberly Blackadar 
Oh my! This American Sky is awe inspiring! In my opinion, Elle Veady proves in this verse that she is most certainly an author. I would love to read more of her writings.
Thank you, Ruthi. I hope your kind remarks inspire her to write more!
I trust that if and when she does that you shall share her offerings here.
Good idea, Ruthi! I like the way you think.
And I look forward to posting your poem tomorrow. It was hard to choose just one, but tomorrow’s selection fits well with NBTAM.
This is nice. I’m enjoying your poetry week, Kim.
Bev
Why, thank you. Has it inspired you to write any poetry? I’m contemplating it…or maybe I should just stick with what I know! š
Every now and then I think about it, but I’m not really a poet. It takes a special talent that’s lacking in me, so I’ll just enjoy reading others. š
I really like your word choices, and none seem at all forced. The poem flows smoothly. Very well written.