To offer petals poised in palms
a rose blossom depicts my heart
and here,
quite softly placed, this gift
is where my words shall start.
It isn't in the cost that's spent
nor of the highest caliber
but rose it is
for what is meant-
my gift of me to you.
'Tis yours to keep and compliment
the air you breathe,
the life you make;
to treasure or to circumvent
when needing it to be.
Of me this gift contends a smile,
a vibrant boast of energy
to warm and flavor
days you taste
yielding when needed be.
Of me then
is this part of you
that touches heart and shields your eyes
as one of two,
filtered, combined
in ribbons wrapped with you.
Author notes
PROMPT: ~~"Love is, above all, the gift of oneself." ~Jean Anouilh
Image Credit: "Crested Iris" by Ushie Farkas
A contest entry
- The Constant Gardner~Dedication to Wounded Lovers **INVITE ONLY** by Blue Rew.
838 points, ended August 26, 2008, 2 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - I HAVE MISSED YOU ALL!!! (For My Favorites.) by delightfulmess.
300 points, ended October 13, 2008, 7 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Free Verse Frenzy (Prewites Only) by poetryality.
925 points, ended November 3, 2008, 51 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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What a beautiful gift of silk-flowing words and emotions, skillfully wrapped, is given in this wonderfully enticing poetry. ~Sigh.
Simply lovely! Every two lines makes the reader want to read two more lines. You paint such a vibrant picture with these easy words. Thank you for this entry, and I do apologise for the delay in coommenting. When I posted this contest my life posted a few extra events as well. LOL
Much Love & Many Blessings ♥
Renee
P.S. HAPPY HOLIDAYS
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Renee
And wonderful wishes for a beautiful Holiday season to you as well.
Thank you for such kind words on this piece. I just read this at a poetry reading Saturday evening and it went over quite well, so I am pleased.
It was written with much love.
I am pleased you enjoyed it. Never any apology needed for comments or not. Life happens and we must happen with it.
Thank you again. ~Pamela
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Nice
Like a free write with rhyme but with a hint of rhythm.
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Jim
Thank you so much for your kind words. No one said there can be no rhyme in free verse.
So pleased you enjoyed this one. Thank you. ~Pamela
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Oh my... This is sure a beauty of a piece
Outstanding. I love how this flows just as
a ribbon does.
Thank you
Delila
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Delila
Thank you for such kind words and an HM in your contest. I am so pleased you enjoyed. Good to see you again Beauty! ~Pamela
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This piece flowed like a velvet ribbon. It was simply beautiful and heartfelt. The silver was was well deserved, although it's a gold in my eyes!
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Thank you so much for your kind words. ~Pamela
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very special, written with a lot of conviction and love. Thanks for sharing and congrats on the silver.
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ckwriter69
Thank you so much. It a verse written from the heart. So pleased for your kind words. Thank you. ~Pamela
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beautiful
with tears to christen and glisten this gift I have
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Dramatic presentation of intimate thoughts...
wrapping evocative words, image and intense
meaning with creative bow~deluxe!
I do honestly admire those who can lift love
up, surround it in metaphor and still have
the meanings come through unfettered.
Thank-you so much for sharing such bliss! Blue -
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Blue
Thank you so much for the recognition and the honor of silver in your contest. I am so pleased you enjoyed this. A TERRIFIC contest! ~Pamela
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You're words are lovely Pam. If it has anything to do with plants and/or love you're THERE!
Paul
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Paul
Thank you so much. I was quite moved by this contest and am pleased you enjoyed this piece. Thank you again. ~Pamela
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oh... this is so beautiful. your words are so soft and it makes me want to be a gift like that... with ribbons of white lace upon silken wrapppings...
i loved this.
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going nowhere
Thank you so much. I am so pleased you enjoyed this one. I bet you could... Thank you again. ~Pamela
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So loving..
So sweetly worded..outstanding my friend.
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Richard
Thank you so much. I am pleased you enjoyed this one. ~Pamela
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