Frailty's wings flutter
in briefest of passing existence,
a study in life's fleeting moments
stimulating new life.
Petals in demure grace
fall to fluttering elegance,
releasing honeyed dew,
a gift of life shared.
There is no sting,
merely unerring understanding
that each spans a diminutive moment
in universal creation.
Each a speck ablaze
as a star in lustrous wonder
such a rich thread in life's tapestry
woven in glistening wonder.
And as their glory closes
the star explodes in momentary glory
fading to make way
for the newest of nature's spectacle.
Author notes
Photo Credit - januaryrain
Free Verse - 20 lines
In a list
A contest entry
- Picture prompt by januaryrain.
700 points, ended November 5, 2008, 5 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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a good piece of poetry - aye, every moment leads right into the next and everything is connected to each other, from the flap of wings to the words right here and now in your poem and which i add to with this comment.
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Very subtly said:
fall to fluttering elegance,
releasing honeyed dew,
a gift of life shared.
there is no sting,
merely unerring understanding
that each spans a diminutive moment
in universal creation.
congrats for winning the contest -
Whoa!!!
Congratulations Gaylene on the gold, well deserved!
Love and light,
Lencio -
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Thanks so much
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Incredible write....stunning imagery...wow, breath-taking...
Smile♫
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well
Talent abounds and the beauty is explained in only your special way poet. Always a great read.
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Wonderful
What a terrific write. With such great descriptions. Best of luck in the contest.
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Fantastic piece!
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Excellent
Wonderful take on the picture prompt.
Petals in demure grace
fall to fluttering elegance,
releasing honeyed dew,
a gift of life shared.
I really love this, though the whole poem is beautiful.
Thank you for crediting me for the picture in you author's notes, I appreciate that.
Thank you for your entry
Well done.
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beautifully penned. This is perfect and is like the nectar dripping into my mind... I like the third verse the best although the whole write is so marvelous!
Wonderful!!!
Love and light,
Lencio
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