at the north-wind's breath
she stumbles softly
into a different corner of life ~
and in your eyes
her very fate resides.
Such beauty strewn from her stemmed existence
Soon enough, you'll sweep petals from the floor...
Author notes
prompt:
'And then she shattered'
A contest entry
- Free verse. by Lady Michaella.
400 points, ended January 29, 14 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - should you be on my favorites? by Melissa Gayle.
600 points, ended February 3, 24 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Soft but sharp, very well written.
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Wow, this is so beautiful, you have taken the prompt and created a wonderful story.
So Beautiful
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wow!!!! this is excellent. such a sad and beautiful poem. its really well penned, iv noticed your entries in my contest your great style. i love this poem.
thanks so much for entering.
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Beautifully sad...
Vivid in colorful imagery, and soft in flow.
Wonderfully done indeed.
Best to you in all you ever do.
Tony
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That first stanza is very, very strong.
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This is lovely, so easily we are swept under the carpet in life by others, perfectly written for this prompt. Best to you in the contest
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Beautifully penned the imagery flows through my head as the winds gather in strength outside my window and the petals are falling from my one and only rosebush.metaphors with brilliance of your talents. Thank you
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