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Farmer's Rose

I walked ten thousand feet Through high stocks of wheat You holding onto my arm The wind blew through your hair I was glad to be there This our new home on the farm It seems like yesterday As together we play We lived a life filled with charm You turned and walked away Not enamored with clay You wanted more that is true The earth was my solace I watched the seasons pass What else could I really do The ground my mistress Still I wanted your kiss Yet there was no sign of you As all the years went by I couldn't help but cry Yet this was the life I chose From tears a green shoot grew A thing of beauty new I watched as the flower rose A woman oh so fair Standing before me there From my garden her I chose A new form for Dr. Ram The Balassi Stanza Contest I combined three seperate Balassi poems forming nine stanzas. My first attempt at this form. I hope I got it right.

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Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper

Date: 10/10/2016 5:21:00 PM

This was a good poem. I like the odd forms. Breaking the mold sometimes is a good thing. glad I picked this one out! Nice work! MC

Robin Davis

Date: 2/2/2014 9:22:00 PM

Richard Such a beautiful and sad poem rolled up with emotion and sentiment. Nicely done Thanks for the silly and great comment on my Love Hints poem

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/2/2014 9:26:00 PM

My pleasure, thanks for the visit Robin.

Juliet Ligon

Date: 12/22/2013 6:54:00 PM

Sad but enjoyable poem. Nice comparison to the garden as a mistress. Congrats, Richard!

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

Date: 12/18/2013 7:53:00 PM

Congratulations Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/18/2013 8:28:00 PM

Thanks A O.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/18/2013 9:53:00 AM

Ahhhh!! Congrats on your winning work..Way to go!!!Sara

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/18/2013 9:57:00 AM

Thanks Sara.

Joe Maverick

Date: 12/15/2013 3:15:00 PM

Very well combined Richard, Warm congrats on the win. Joe..)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/18/2013 9:58:00 AM

Thanks Joe.

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 12/15/2013 1:35:00 PM

YOu got it right! Congrats. BG

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/18/2013 9:58:00 AM

Thanks Barbara.

Joseph May

Date: 12/15/2013 10:09:00 AM

a well crafted poem Richard...with a lovely ending...congrats on the win

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/15/2013 10:47:00 AM

Thanks Joseph.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 12/15/2013 8:25:00 AM

Congratulations Richard you must have got it right it's a winner lol xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/15/2013 8:37:00 AM

Thanks Mandy.

Poet. Undertaker

Date: 12/15/2013 3:32:00 AM

Congratulations Richard.This poem really makes one emotional. A great poem Richard.(: ) Jenish.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/15/2013 7:34:00 AM

Thanks Jenish.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/14/2013 7:38:00 PM

Thanks for your interesting poem and congratulations on the win, Richard

Kelly Deschler

Date: 12/2/2013 5:35:00 PM

A beautiful poem, Richard! I think some gardeners do tend to fall in love with their roses! This was very well written, and I enjoyed it! I wish you the best of luck in the contest!...Thank you so much for the wonderful comments on my latest poem! I really do appreciate the fave! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/2/2013 8:23:00 PM

Once again it was my pleasure. So nice to have your visit.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 12/1/2013 8:32:00 AM

I don't know anything about this form, but you got the words right as always.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/1/2013 8:36:00 AM

Good morning Monterey, So nice to have your visit.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/30/2013 6:41:00 PM

Tnks for stopping by my post Richard.I was so busy to be online.This is such a beauty to read.Hope I have time to return and read more.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/1/2013 8:38:00 AM

So nice to have you back. I'm glad I was one of your stops.

Donna Jones

Date: 11/30/2013 11:34:00 AM

Wow Richard such a lovely poem whatever form it is....hope you had a nice Thanksgiving..

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/30/2013 11:44:00 AM

Back in October, I'm from Canada but I still took a few minutes to reflect on your thanksgiving. I have much to be thankful for.

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 11/30/2013 7:05:00 AM

I don't know much about this form, but it is a lovely poem, transforming from sadness to hope...thanks for stopping by with your kind comments :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/30/2013 7:58:00 AM

Thanks Charlotte, it was my pleasure.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/30/2013 6:02:00 AM

Richard......this is a thing of absolute beauty!!! You can nail any form! Oh....I like it...the content matter, the flow...all a beautiful rose....

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/30/2013 7:59:00 AM

Thanks Eileen, you have made my morning.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 11/30/2013 6:06:00 AM

The reply below ended up in the wrong place..Forgive..Sara

Sara Kendrick
Date: 11/30/2013 6:05:00 AM

The form that is.Sara

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/30/2013 5:56:00 AM

I'll have to look that one up ...Very emotive and expressive work..I enjoyed reading your contest entry..I noticed that you dropped by..Your comments were encouraging..Sara

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/30/2013 8:00:00 AM

Thanks Sara, have a great weekend.

Poet. Undertaker

Date: 11/30/2013 5:39:00 AM

Richard, a beautiful song of real life.started really well.you should have stopped by fifth stanza.anyway a great poem which touched my heart.awesome.(: ) Jenish.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/30/2013 8:03:00 AM

Thanks Jenish, I understand your point yet I still like the direction I went with it. There is enough sadness and gloom in lives a little hope is often welcome in a gloomy world.

Ndaba Sibanda

Date: 11/30/2013 2:48:00 AM

Richard, this piece is simply enjoyable.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/30/2013 8:04:00 AM

Thanks Ndaba.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/30/2013 12:55:00 AM

hey, I think you GOT It. I should know. Coincidentally I was working on my own Balassi stanza on the ride home from my trip this week to see my son's family . I finished it today and will post it later. Yours has much more work put into it and I am sure Dr. RAm will be very pleased!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/30/2013 8:05:00 AM

Thanks, I look forward to reading yours.

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 11/29/2013 11:04:00 PM

You did a good job, Rick. It sounds a little sad but has resilient spirit with new life written all over it. I like it. Enjoyed!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/29/2013 11:18:00 PM

I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks Toquyen.

Ifeanyi Bob Ekechukwu

Date: 11/29/2013 10:55:00 PM

A very good poem,kudos to u for your attempt. In life we attempt to do the unimagineable. Hope u had a nice day. My birthday is on d 1st of dec. Love alwaz, Based On Belief

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/29/2013 11:17:00 PM

Happy Birthday, I hope it is unimaginably perfect! Thanks for commenting.

Sandra Adams

Date: 11/29/2013 10:29:00 PM

I am not familiar with the form but I think the poem is awesome....good luck in the contest!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/29/2013 10:35:00 PM

Thanks Sandra, your picture makes me think of Andy Warhol's art work.

Cherl Dunn

Date: 11/29/2013 9:02:00 PM

Nice visual enjoyed your write it's wonderful it makes me think of the delicate rose blossoming into a beauty women. thank you for this write and also for your comment on poem i made the change to current. cheri

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/29/2013 10:34:00 PM

Great, I didn't want anything to distract from your artistry. Thanks for commenting on my poem.