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The Withered Rose

Has beauty given the rose the notion That it is the jewel of the garden The butterfly may make that connection So the beholder's eye holds beauty then Perhaps that is how it is predisposed Because there is no reason to pretend Outer beauty fades like the withered rose And our tears may descend like falling rain But inner beauty lies in sweet repose That unseen beauty will always remain Through every season and emotion Surviving heartache, sorrow, loss and pain The love of beauty we truly enjoy But the beauty of love abides in joy

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/11/2013 2:06:00 PM

Congrats on your win..Sara

Joyce Johnson

Date: 8/9/2013 8:56:00 PM

Congratulations, Joseph. well said. Love, Joyce

Skat A

Date: 8/9/2013 7:06:00 PM

beauty it is! congrats..... SKAT

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/9/2013 4:42:00 PM

I'll say it again this is one gorgeous poem and the THOUGHT behind it I just really love. Congrats on your win.Frankly, It's one of my very favorites in the contest.

Joseph May
Date: 8/9/2013 4:45:00 PM

thank you for those kind words Andrea...I appreciate it..

John Posey

Date: 8/4/2013 12:21:00 PM

Yes, I know of Roses and their inner beauty.... You have read my poem, "A Rose That Never Fades." This poem reminds me of my Rose of 57 years.... Great writing, Joseph....... Jake

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 7/21/2013 3:20:00 AM

(7) joseph hi and hearty congrats on win Shadow x smiles

Bukang Liwayway

Date: 7/20/2013 12:26:00 PM

Congratulations on your well-deserved win friend Joseph... Cheers :)

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 7/20/2013 12:23:00 AM

Congratulations on another winning spot Joseph xx

Skat A

Date: 7/19/2013 9:04:00 PM

hi Joseph, . CONGRATS <3 SKAT

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/19/2013 8:23:00 PM

Joseph, , thank you for supporting my contest... CONGRATULATIONS.... :-) :-) :-) LINDA .

Joseph May
Date: 7/20/2013 7:12:00 AM

Thank you for my placement in your contest Linda...

Matthew Anish

Date: 7/18/2013 10:25:00 PM

Good metaphors here! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Audrey Haick

Date: 7/17/2013 7:48:00 PM

A true beauty is this one which you're written, Joseph. Totally enjoyed! Always, Annalise

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/15/2013 11:23:00 PM

what a gorgeous way to do this challenge form. I hope I can do so well!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/15/2013 3:18:00 AM

Awesome-I want to nourish my inner beauty so i ll never get wrinkles on my inside ..On the outside who cares?lovely poem

Kim Van Breda

Date: 7/14/2013 5:10:00 AM

Stunning !! So true too. The Rose being one of the most beautiful flowers has a short time to glory in its blossoms. Comparatively we are the same-- youth fades but inner beauty remains.

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 7/13/2013 2:52:00 PM

I admire your creativity in the message conveyed within your terza rima . Visible and effective. Warm Smiles, Connie

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/12/2013 3:48:00 PM

Ahhh!! Very creative and expressive work..Uniquely your own..Enjoyed reading it this eve..Thanks for the visit..Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/12/2013 10:25:00 AM

what a lovely message on beauty and its joy! I need to try this terza rima challenge . I think I only did two others in that form all in the past years.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/12/2013 7:21:00 AM

- Yes, the roses is a jewel in the Garden - A beautiful poem Joseph! - Thank you! - Have a great weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)