Far away I see and admire.
Beauty glows from within,
A flower I cannot desire.
To deracinate would be a sin
An insect feeds on her leaves
But her roots are not harmed.
She holds onto what she believes
Though her life may be swarmed.
The gardener waters her soil
With tears of genuine devotion
Born of the uncertain turmoil
Bringing peace in the commotion.
I stand and watch in awe
Doing what I can in secret.
Then into hiding I withdraw
Lest I begin to covet.
I love her from a distance.
This flower does not belong to me.
Exercising retrained resistance
I wait quietly admiring what I see.
Author notes
Has a specific meaning to me, but should be vague enough to allow your own interpretation.
Written January 18th, 2006
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Great poem,nice rhyme, has a a true meaning that I can relate to.
"I love her from a distance.
This flower does not belong to me"
You put a lot of feelings into it and it's so real, not just a lie. It's the way you maybe once felt and that is a very good way to write your feelings out.
For sure, she will always have a special place in your heart.
Wish you all the best!
GRACY -
Hey I like this poem a lot
Keep up the gud work -
I'd really like to know what your guess is as to the significance.
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I'm pretty sure I caught the significance of this poem and it is outstanding! I love the perfect rhyme and rhythm, but I loved even more what I read between the lines!
Bravo!
Blessings
Frog~ -
excellent~
Oh sweetie
The imagery in this is just beautiful...you doing what you can do
but stand in awe and watch in secret......
I think I may know the specific meaning to this one...Send me an IM if I am correct...
Beautiful poem and I love the flower pic you chose to go with it
Hugs n love
Susan~~~
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