To a canvas of life,
she is a wildflower
gracing the meadows.
Seizing the day
of sunshine’s flare.
She dances
a soft wind’s song.
Colorful are butterfly
promises.
She knows nothing
but happiness.
Till one day,
the honeybee stings.
Author notes
I try to write with simple words giving them deeper meanings.
A contest entry
- 24 hours - INNOCENCE by misselaineous.
300 points, ended March 18, 2007, 20 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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A beautiful poem.
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Very profound, and beautiful.
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oh if only to be a wildflower for a day
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another beautiful poem
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hello heartbreaker,
you really seem to be a poet with a golden pen !
congratulations on this treasure ... a truly deserved cyber-trophy for a priceless gem ...
maa
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Such a lovely poem with such a deeper meaning, great metaphor in this write - well deserving of the gold!
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this was a lovely metaphorical poem which i truly adore. The gentleness and beauty of innocence and the harsh sting of reality - ouch!
thank you
elaine
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I'd have to agree with Rowan.
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What a wonderful write! I love using such an idyllic scene for this metaphor on life; and stings..excellent.
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Ouch...
you're right my friend,,,that stung..
Thanks for being there>
Peace/Mia
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Bravo!
Mally, I love the nature take on this little gem, the Wildflower. You truly did her justice. My best, ♥ Bellie
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