dragonfly ...
a stream of thought pauses on the stone ~ Buddha
Caress her cheek gently,
careful of guarded wounds
deliberately placed in hidden space-
carried in abundant care,
vulnerable to open heart.
Memories grieve
where awe plants tender seeds;
tearful needs in fresh soil.
You touch a time
when right is painful
and hunger stretches younger cares,
taking
and running.
Her passion
pours immeasurable;
plainly within aches too new
to temper warmth when given.
Recollections plunder esteemed vision.
Yet, gifts bestowed of self
breathe within her core,
leaving her to hope.
Wishes for life success
touch the one who touches
and then resign to elsewhere go.
Travel to the root of her!
Know, learn and perhaps catch
a piece of her to hold within.
And then there comes unfolding...
when eyes warm beneath a starlit sky
and cheek caressed carefully
blushes to smile upon an open heart.
Author notes
In magic, the dragonfly symbolizes transformation.
Specifically, we are looking for verse that revolves
around the feminine spirit transformed by love's
joy or pain...beauty that finds her inner flame.
In a list
A contest entry
- DRAGONFLY~~~TRANSFORMING FRAGILE INTO FIRE by Ithica & Blue Rew by Blue Rew.
3000 points, ended May 5, 2008, 10 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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Beautifully written poem. You have brought out many images in this write. Congrats on the Gold, very deserving. Keep writing.
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This is so very beautiful Pam...congrats on the gold..well deserved my dear..
many blessings
~A~ -
You know, if I'd read this excellent poem before I'd written my entry, I don't think I'd have entered!
Seriously, though, an exceptional write and a sensitive and perceptive interpretation of the theme.
Bill
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Tender and tentative in voice...
this speaks to the profound maternal instinct
that breathes broken wings whole again.
Transformation flows all through this verse
in magical language and intent. Amazing!!! Blue -
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Blue
My friend, thank you so much for the honor of gold in your most uplifting and special contest. The prompt really spoke to me and I am thrilled to have received such a high honor among so many gifted poets. Thank you. ~Pamela
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This is just the most elegant vision of a tender girl finding her inner fire and awakening to her power... A beautifully written piece!!!
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Of every piece that I have read from you, this has to be the one I adore the most...
The imagery of this write is just delightful...
A beautiful piece of art Pamela.
Many blessings~
~A~
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Wounds, ramparts around injured hearts, … yet hope and metamorphosis is fostered and resolution sustained..
"careful of guarded wounds....carried in abundant care,
vulnerable to open heart."
Her passion pours immeasurable;...within aches too new
to temper warmth....
...eyes warm ... a starlit sky ... cheek caressed ...
blushes to smile upon an open heart.
Beautiful story and little interweaved vignettes.
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This is a sensuous poem
delicately leading into the sensual but always subtle, beautiful, even fragile from images to lineation and spacing. The poem obeys the prompt superbly and it preserves a freshness known only to nature.
The pleasing personification speaks to the innocence of an ethereal young woman, warm with the natural impulses of life. You have taken 'transformation' well past a Science Study Group into a metaphysical realm.
Ron.
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"Her passion
pours immeasurable;
plainly within aches too new
to temper warmth when given."
Aw, Pamela, why have I not read any of your works before, how could I have missed such brilliance? I wish you all the best in the contest dear.
Love and peace always,
mj.
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Beautiful work of poetry! I liked the description you conveyed with this! Just nice to read it! THANKS!!
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This IS a work of art!
I truly love this Pamela.
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How beautifully you weave your words and touch your readers hearts
Ruth
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Your poem is rich in vivid colour
Your imagery dazzles the minds eye
Every word is splendidly written
Best of wishes to you
Tony
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And how you have transformed it all my Dear,
very soft and very felt,
Bringing us through many many emotions.
Another fine write from your deep mind,
Love and LIght
Frozentearz
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The background is beautiful. Well written poem.
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You have taken this prompt and woven an amazing tapestry of beauty. You have an exceptional capacity to reach the heart. Good luck in this contest.
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Your words take on such a beautiful sight to behold. It gives one a sense of breathing in a crisp, clean aroma. This was indeed a pleasure to read. Good luck in your contest.
JLG
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