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Fragile Is Life

fragile the tiny egg laid on a milkweed leaf devoured by a hungry lizard deprived of becoming a butterfly Life ends fragile the butterfly sipping from a pink rose becomes the feast for a sparrow Monarch devoured in flight That's the law of Nature fragile the rose petals cut for a crystal vase withered and brittle, they tumble sweet fragrance lingers on their heads drooping in death fragile the crystal vase lies shattered on the tiles thrown by the heart that was betrayed prismed shards in sunlight will hold bouquets no more fragile the heart betrayed broken from a lost love aching for what was beautiful but has fallen apart emotional turmoil fragile the thing called love oft' claims us by surprise lifting us to great zenith height then drops us in free fall A risk we take for love June 4th, 2021 Heptastich Contest Sponsor: William Kekaula

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Kim Merryman

Date: 6/12/2021 2:11:00 PM

Jenna, I love how you progressed bit by bit, telling the story - building to its climax. Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/9/2021 9:08:00 AM

Wonderfully crafted Jenna. Each stanza flows to the next building on your "fragile," yet melancholy, theme. Congratulations on your win.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 6/9/2021 4:16:00 AM

Marvelously crafted piece, Jenna:-) Heartiest congratulations on your win!

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/9/2021 8:41:00 AM

I truly appreciate your kind thoughts, Edward.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/9/2021 3:31:00 AM

Though poignant very powerful. Congratulations!

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/9/2021 8:41:00 AM

Thank you Christuraj.

Beata Agustin

Date: 6/9/2021 1:37:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... picturesque, poignant, praiseworthy piece. God bless you.

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/9/2021 1:50:00 AM

Thanks so very much for your thoughts, Beata.

Hilo Poet

Date: 6/8/2021 11:18:00 PM

OMGoodness, seeing the names to associate witty poems, (SORRY, I rec'd a msg of Jan's blog at the time of my commentary, 'lost in translation') Jenna, absolutely exhilarating when it emphasizes my smile, superbly well-done, I am grateful for your participation and my compliments on your placement my friend, Aloha!

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/9/2021 8:41:00 AM

It's ok, William. Thank you very much.

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/9/2021 1:50:00 AM

It's Jenna, and I believe Jo was tops on your winner's list. Thank you for placing my lines, William.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/5/2021 9:18:00 PM

This is woven so beautifully, Jenna. The fragility of life and all its elements so gracefully penned. See this one in the winner's circle. Pleasant Pathways, Gershon

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/9/2021 1:49:00 AM

Good morning, Gershon, and thank you for your wonderful thoughts. 5th place, but it's on the list.

Laura Leiser

Date: 6/5/2021 3:12:00 PM

Lovely transitions as your poetic pen sweeps through soulful interpretations of fragile…very beautiful! :)

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/9/2021 1:48:00 AM

Thank you for such encouraging remarks, Laura. I appreciate them very much.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/4/2021 9:27:00 AM

wow simply exquisite the imagery is amazing Jenna i particularly like the 4th stanza, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/7/2021 4:40:00 AM

Thank you for pointing out something you especially like, Jan.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/4/2021 8:00:00 AM

Superb writing in an exquisite form. I wish you success in the contest, Jenna. You are so deserving!

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/4/2021 8:17:00 AM

I am grateful for your supportive comments, Milt. Thank you very much.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/4/2021 7:34:00 AM

Its only when you stand back and look at everything in life that you realise how fragile everything is, I agree with Victor, you've given us six poems not one. Good luck in the heptastich contest Jenna and hope you have a lovely weekend full of sunshine. Tom

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/4/2021 8:15:00 AM

This past year certainly has opened our eyes to the fragility of life and everything we've long taken for granted. Thank you, Tom.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/4/2021 5:58:00 AM

Each stanza is a poem on its own. Brilliant ideas. Best for a win. Hugs

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/4/2021 6:05:00 AM

Thank you so very much for liking these lines, Victor.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/4/2021 5:49:00 AM

Wow! Jenna, this is superb:) a sure winner:)

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/4/2021 5:58:00 AM

I am encouraged by your generous words, Jo. Thank you.