Cherry blossoms sing
with sweet scent of softness
as the art of bonsai pose
in picturesque composure
scraping fortresses embrace heaven’s billows,
pacing with heartbeats of beaten paths below
traditions of values, honor and faith,
intensifying essence of unity
with temples of conviction
standing still in reflection,
prosperity is gained in knowledge
decorations of paper wishes
tied in dreams,
only compliments the romantic aura
whilst trinkets still adorning
waves of onyx beauty,
perform in remembrance of Empires
in unparalleled beauty
capturing souls to rebirth,
this exotic place of mystery
whispers ancient secrets,
bestowing enchantment forever
into your heart~
Author notes
Destination: Japan
Picture Credit:http://thebeautyofjapan.com/v/Paper+Wishes.jpg.html
In a list
A contest entry
- Tour De Monde - Stage 3 by Errant Panther.
300 points, ended July 23, 2008, 12 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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ahhh another one of my faves. I truly enjoyed reading this, I loved the flow and the touch of elegance in the word choice. A joy to have within this round of the contest. congratulations on making it to the next round. Looking forward to it.
Blessings,
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wonderful and soft piece about the beauty of the landscape and a culture so focused on balance and the need for symmetry between daily life and one's surroundings.
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This is a beautiful poem. It has a soft lilting quality to it that makes it very peaceful.
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Thank you so very much Emberess for the very lovely compliment on my poem!!
Linda
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Beautifully done! You capture so much of the Japanese culture in this!
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Thank you so very much Jackie for the beautiful words about my Japanese poem! Hope you are well
Linda
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Oh my... this is just
... I loved this piece and I think you have written it beautifully - it is a really touching poem and the imagery and language are perfectly crafted 
I would wish you luck (and I do) but I don't think you need it 
- wow.
Keep writing
Polly
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Hi Polly, thank you so very much for leaving me such a beautiful and inspiring comment about my entry for this round!! How very thoughtful and sweet of you to say!!
Linda
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Your poem's so beautiful it's almost too beautiful.
The words are so rich.
Fantastic job. You don't need any luck, it's made - typed.
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Thank you so very much for the lovely compliment on my entry for this round and for the big smile that it also has given to me
Linda
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what brilliant imagery ..you have combined the essence of life in Japan and described its beautiful landscape all in this write...
prosperity is gained in knowledge
if we could all embrace this..thanx so much for sharing this glimpse of Japan..best of luck in the contest..blessings..namaste..
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Hi Namaste
Thank you so very much for the beautiful comment on my poem in this round! I completely agree with you on your words about knowledge!! Thank you
Linda
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Good luck with this beautiful delicate write babes-this is class!
xxx Hilly
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Thank you Hilly for the very lovely comment
Linda
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This is a beautiful write, my friend.
You have presented vivid imagery of Japan's culture and have woven it in pretty words.
Good luck in the contest.
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Thank you my sweet friend for your beautiful comment on my poem! I am delighted that you enjoyed it so!
Linda
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This is so beautiful
It sings with color and mystery...
This sets the bar high bff!
This is absolutely gorgeous and amazing!
Lynda
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Thank you so very much bff for the lovely and inspiring words on my poem
You are way too kind!!
Jazzy
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