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My Purpose

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My Purpose

Like the desert cactus standing in the sun.
A lone presence towering over hot sands,
multifaceted, complex and dangerous,
commanding and wild.

Entity of love lending breath to the sand,
my core is compassion with liquid of life,
with alluring soft skin and silken petals.
Oasis of love.

My talons are ready and alert at all times.
in defense of myself and those that I love.
Lending motherly love to a chosen few,
I’m the desert flower.


I was born for a purpose, to feed those in need.
Let not beauty deceive, just open my heart
and drink of my soul, the liquid of life.
I was born to love.

 

 

 

Author notes

Sapphic form

The first three lines, 11 syllables long, are called hendecasyllabics; the last line, only five syllables, has a name that seems designed to make up for its diminutive status: the adonic. In addition to its strict syllable count, the stanza also has a very particular meter: in the first three lines, two trochees, followed by a dactyl, followed by two more trochees; in the last, one dactyl and one trochee.

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  • Marctheman
    August 11, 2007
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    nice, good job amera


  • Swan song gold member
    August 8, 2007

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    Once again Amera this poem as not quite as beautiful as the picutre on your site, but it is beautiful dear.


  • Bazza
    August 8, 2007

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    A Flower of Love.

    Excellent and what a beautiful way to learn a new discipline and art form all at once. Proundly concieved, penned and executed.
    Barry


  • quantumsurveyor
    August 7, 2007

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    I am amazed by the freedom that the verse has yet your notes show such a difficult and constraining form Thank you for the read.


  • soulfultia gold member
    August 6, 2007

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    Standing Ovation!! This was stunning...simply stunning! You create such incredible imagery within your work, so deeply consumed by your readers! Excellent work, my pleasure to read...always my pleasure ~Tia


  • JohnnyD gold member
    August 6, 2007

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    born to love.,
    bred to give of yourself for others
    you see Amera, you are not 'just' a flower,
    ~but a nourisher of other's hearts~



    Dad


  • Whispering Wind Moderators member
    August 6, 2007

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    My little cactus flower...born to protect and love...cherish those in need...you are truly amazing by little one and this is proof...Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful mind with me


  • HaleyMary
    August 6, 2007

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    Beautiful write. I liked the last stanza the best. Never thought of a flower that way before, bringing love and life. Wonderful flow in this piece, too. Best of luck in the contest.


  • capricornpoet
    August 6, 2007

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    desert flower

    With form and with beauty you weave, follows with power and finishes with love..how genial...lovely masterful form.


  • Desire gold member
    August 6, 2007

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    Wow!!

    Gorgeous piece Sweet One and Love the words:
    Oasis of Love
    Oh Heck~
    Love the weaving of words throughout
    and the Form also~
    Never seen before but Beautifully formed

    Thank You for sharing this Gem!
    Form Queen

    Best wishes to You in the contest
    Many blessings too
    and much love~ Desire~*~


  • Mairi bheag gold member
    August 6, 2007

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    Well done, young friend. This is a difficult discipline to master, and you seem to be well on your way, AND making the form your servant.


  • StarEyes
    August 6, 2007

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    Miss Form Queen! You put me to shame with all these forms you can write so well!

    I don't recall have seeing this form, and well it is fantastic!! I love it!! Best of luck in this contest!!

    and much love

    Nyetta


  • shadow cast
    August 6, 2007

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    This was simply beautiful and amazing. =]
    I love your words of choice and the comparison of you to desert flower. This was perfect, and you did an incredible job. You hav a strong chance of winning!
    ~caitlyn


  • RedAquarius
    August 6, 2007

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    *seconds PA's comments*

    This is just damn good. Especially that final stanza that ties it all together. Lovely, lovely, lovely!


  • PerVirtuous
    August 6, 2007

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    Oh, my! *STEPS BACK AND CLASPS HANDS TOGETHER LOOKING AT SCREEN* You have done something wonderful here. This is magical. It is fun to see when you are truly inspired. Yes, you were born to love. I am so glad I saw this now, it has made my day. You are the best, and this poem is a wonderful representation of you. It is perfect.

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