Fragrance
from its petals
as morning dew settles
nourishing the rose of splendor
with its fragile beauty, soft and tender
deemed the gift of our Creator
luring us to savor
God's love in a
fragrance
Author notes
Form: Rhyming Rictameter
Artist Credit: by John Waterhouse "My Sweet Rose"
In a list
A contest entry
- J.Waterhouse Art Prompt by Carolina Moon.
1000 points, ended September 13, 16 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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rhymn and imagery perfection - love the simple structure - you are a true wordsmith.
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Oh my, how beautiful this is! I also love the form. A very uplifting and wonderful read, thank you so much for your entry.
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Beautiful as always. I love this form and you have certainly done it justice with these lovely words honoring our creators and one of his most beautiful creations. Best of luck in the contest.
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Excellent
Such a terrific use of the from. And so well worded. Very best in the contest.
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This is beautiful! And uplifting
Well done, suits the picture wonderfully
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Beautiful, I love roses, this reminds me of the Golden rose my son
planted in his garden before he died
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