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A beautiful crimson Hibiscus plant with full blooms (Image courtesy of istockphotos.com)

Poem written for "Admire A Summer Flower" Poetry contest

Jay Narain, Sponsor 5/12/2024

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I gazed in wonderment at your majestic crimson trumpet dazzling like the dawning sun. You gracefully unfurled silken veils, revealing hidden treasures of gold and ruby, welcoming passersby drawn to your beauty. Hummingbirds quenched by your nectar, bumble bees hid in your inner sanctuary, gorging on your provisional bounty. But you left us too soon. A single day and you were gone, dimmed like a dying celestial light. Your crimson display turned to rosy and dust, veins dried like drought-ridden rivers though I see their intricate patterns still.

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/20/2024 4:14:00 PM

Congratulations, Sara! Lovely!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/20/2024 6:17:00 PM

awww, thank you. I do appreciate all your encouragement and support. enjoy your evening, hugs, Sara

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/16/2024 9:48:00 AM

Congratulation on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "crimson trumpet" write with the pretty flower picture. It also comes in a double flower which I like the best. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away............

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/16/2024 2:16:00 PM

thanks dear Paula for your visit and your congratulatory words. We love our hibiscus plants. Have a splendid evening, hugs, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 5/16/2024 9:34:00 AM

Thanks for listing your nice poem in my sponsored contest. Congratulations.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/16/2024 2:15:00 PM

appreciate you sponsoring a contest. You made directions and submissions easy. Thanks for your congratulatory words and for my placement in your contest. Wishing you a splendid evening, Sara

Valsa George

Date: 5/16/2024 5:35:00 AM

A lovely ode on the sparkling deep red shoe flower. "Hummingbirds quenched by your nectar, bumble bees hid in your inner sanctuary, gorging on your provisional bounty". This is the one flower mostly frequented by humming birds. Love these lines. Hearty Congratulations on your top win in the contest. Into my FAVE

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/16/2024 2:14:00 PM

thank you, kind Valsa, for your visit and kind words. We have several hibiscus plants to attract those hummingbirds. I believe hearty congrats on in order for you on your 1st place placement in the contest. I thought your poem was exquisite! hugs, Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/13/2024 6:37:00 AM

A beautiful ode to a beautiful flower. Much enjoyed the descriptions that bring to fore the delightful color and majesty of the flower.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/13/2024 5:49:00 PM

grateful for your visit, Vijay. I appreciate your complimentary words. Wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/12/2024 7:53:00 PM

Love the phrase 'crimson trumpet,' Sara. Totally apropos. Kudos, Gershon

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/13/2024 4:25:00 AM

thanks for the kudos, dear Gershon. Color me grateful. Have a pleasant day, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/12/2024 5:37:00 PM

Dear Sara, I loved your superb poem that perfectly depicts the fleeting beauty and eternity of nature. Your description of a vibrant crimson flower in its full bloom, attracting a variety of creatures, only to wither and fade away prematurely, is excellent. The poem's beauty is enhanced by the use of descriptive and vivid syntax, which paints a vivid picture of the flower. Describing it as a "majestic crimson trumpet," "silken veils," and "hidden treasures of gold and ruby."

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/12/2024 6:09:00 PM

thanks, dear Sotto, for your visit this evening. I'm grateful for your complimentary words and your insights into my descriptive words and syntax. You're the best. Have a great evening, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Tom Woody

Date: 5/12/2024 5:21:00 PM

Ahhh but what a blaze of glory, if but for a moment in time. Kinda like the eclipse. Awesome, as always Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/12/2024 6:08:00 PM

awww, thank you Tom for visiting and for your complimentary words...and yes, like an eclipse they are. Great comparison. Have a splendid evening, Sara