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Lingering Within

Lingering within It sits upon my widow sill, after all of this time, the Magnolia bloom you sent Wilted and shriveled, once the purest white - now browned with age Yet what it is, is just as beautiful as what it was We all age, change collecting wrinkles and new colors staring in the mirror wondering, where did we go how could this happen it was just yesterday we were – young, beautiful Though as I tenderly hold, lift this flower I know it still retains a hint of fragrance, that sweet aroma of love, the essence of that day and its loveliness remains as if time has no meaning We need not look any further than this alluring scent to know that a bloom will forever be as beautiful as every yesterday it was shared You are beautiful - we are all beautiful regardless of how time has wilted us - Open your eyes, find the fragrance lingering within yourself 12/26/16 Written for the Beauty in Disguise Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Julia Ward

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Eve Roper

Date: 1/12/2017 10:46:00 PM

Chris, congratulations on your win Hugs Eve

Chris Green
Date: 1/13/2017 8:07:00 AM

Thank you so very much Eve.

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 1/11/2017 9:44:00 AM

Wisdom stated profoundly, Congrats, Chris.

Chris Green
Date: 1/11/2017 10:05:00 AM

Thank you so very much for your kind words.

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 1/11/2017 3:06:00 AM

Beautiful and wise, Chris. Congratulations on your win. :) Hugs, Dane Ann

Chris Green
Date: 1/11/2017 8:01:00 AM

Thank you so much Dane Ann.

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/10/2017 1:24:00 PM

Hi Chris, Congratulations on your fine win:-) Alexis

Chris Green
Date: 1/10/2017 1:29:00 PM

Thank you so very much Alexis.

Charlie Smith

Date: 1/10/2017 12:59:00 PM

Time should not be a scorecard, just a diary that holds fond memories. Congratulations Chris...

Chris Green
Date: 1/10/2017 1:29:00 PM

Thanks so very much Charlie

Julia Ward

Date: 1/10/2017 5:02:00 AM

Predicted below in the comments, this became a winner in my contest, Chris. Congratulations!

Julia Ward
Date: 1/10/2017 10:12:00 AM

You are very welcome.

Chris Green
Date: 1/10/2017 8:34:00 AM

Thank you so very much Julia. It was my honor to write something for your contest. I am so thrilled you liked this one.

John Hamilton

Date: 1/9/2017 8:45:00 PM

Sooo beautifully written Chris, you are without a doubt one of the top love poets on this site. A7 for sure.

Chris Green
Date: 1/10/2017 8:34:00 AM

Thanks so very much John. I am happy you liked this one and feel that way.

Darren White

Date: 12/27/2016 12:57:00 AM

7, fav.... As so many of your poems. That aside: the last stanza (in an absolutely stunning poems) really gets me. Little gem, this. I don't care if you win or lose, to me this is just.....

Chris Green
Date: 12/27/2016 7:58:00 AM

Thanks so much Darren, I am thrilled you liked this one so much

Matthew Anish

Date: 12/26/2016 5:02:00 PM

Inspirational work which is timely because of 2017 approaching. Good luck in the contest! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Chris Green
Date: 12/26/2016 5:08:00 PM

Thanks so very much Matthew for your kind words. I appreciate your visit today.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/26/2016 3:34:00 PM

eternal as the grace of a being's essence forever aglow... what gem of a poem, chris, ohhh!... hugggs

Chris Green
Date: 12/26/2016 3:39:00 PM

My favorite kind of hugggs. :) Thank you so much my sweet friend. Your nice comments are always a friendly hug to me.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 12/26/2016 3:17:00 PM

This poem will never wilt, pure beautiful majestic prose, this is already a winner in my eyes! and another Fav!

Chris Green
Date: 12/26/2016 3:30:00 PM

Thanks so much Arthur for your kind and encouraging comments on my poetry. I am so happy you liked this one.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/26/2016 2:45:00 PM

Your poem is a reflection of the inner beauty in all of us. As you share in this beautiful poem that there is no time when memory comes into play....we are all timeless. I really love the way you write Chris. Bravo! 7 ; )

Chris Green
Date: 12/26/2016 3:29:00 PM

Thank you so very much Connie, what a nice thing to say. I appreciate your kindness and I am thrilled you liked this poem. Your comments mean so much to me.

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/26/2016 2:19:00 PM

WoW! Chris, you caputured of essense of true beauty very well. As I read and ponder this well written write"Timeless Beauty" comes to mind. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. A without a doubt seven and a fav:-) Alexis

Chris Green
Date: 12/26/2016 2:23:00 PM

Thank you again and again and again, Alexis. You bring the biggest smile to my face when you stop by to visit. I am humbled by your words and thrilled by the kind words you always leave for me to find.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/26/2016 2:11:00 PM

- Age and wrinkles's just something that hangs on the outside - What is important is to live a life filled with love, curiosity, creativity and enjoy the life ... time passes much too fast to weep over their own mirror image - A lovely poem that quite sure get a winning place in the contest ... good luck, Chris - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Chris Green
Date: 12/26/2016 2:22:00 PM

Thanks so very much Anne-Lise and you are absolutely correct. There will always be something beautiful to find if we just take the time to enjoy life for all that it offers.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 12/26/2016 1:42:00 PM

Time has no meaning when there is love,and when a magnolia blooms upon a windowsill...It will be there forever,when it wilts ,its presence remains as if it was never gone. A fave...This poem carries so much meaning.

Chris Green
Date: 12/26/2016 1:47:00 PM

I am happy you liked this one Charmaine. We are all beautiful inside, even when we don't feel that way.

Deborah Burch

Date: 12/26/2016 1:28:00 PM

*tear* I love allegorical writes!! So many Treasures. Love this, Chris!! Well done my friend, well done!! Big Hugggs:) Deb Best wishes for the contest!!

Chris Green
Date: 12/26/2016 1:38:00 PM

Thanks my friend, I appreciate all of the kindness you show me. I am happy you liked this one.