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Fulcrum of a Rose

Line of inquiry: track where lies the fulcrum of the fragrance of a rose, then likewise find within, your soul. By Unseeking Seeker

From whence comes the fragrance of a flower?
At its fulcrum, the floral organs 
attach to the stalk, which has poked
up out of the earth to sprout
the beautiful petals - 
that sweet-scented face
which I adore
in the form
of the
rose.
My
soul is
like the rose.
I am planted
on this earth, but I
need proper nourishment
to fulfill my roles. Heaven,
please let your sun reign down on me.
My soul, like that of a rose, provides
no sweet fragrance without enlightenment.

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Sara Kendrick Date: 6/25/2025 1:16:00 PM Congratulations on your winner in this one shaped like a fulcrum or hourglass. Thanks for sharing it with us. Sara K Login to Reply

Joe Maverick Date: 6/24/2025 11:27:00 PM Well congratulations on your winner Andrea I did try.' But perhaps the ground Was too dry.? I shall have to use more water I reckon.? All blessings.' Login to Reply

Joe Maverick Date: 6/24/2025 11:27:00 PM Well congratulations on your winner Andrea I did try.' But perhaps the ground Was too dry.? I shall have to use more water I reckon.? All blessings.' Login to Reply

Reason A. Poteet Date: 6/24/2025 8:32:00 AM Love that last line of your piece here. . . the fragrance of a rose goes far beyond the mere nose to enlighten, to fulfill one's very essence. Congrats for a fine piece deserving of a placement in Unseeking's contest. Login to Reply

Krish Radhakrishna Date: 6/24/2025 1:59:00 AM lovely! A bit of botany and a lot of spirituality! Congrats on your win! Login to Reply

CayCay Jennings Date: 6/23/2025 3:22:00 PM Truly beautiful, Andrea, I am thrilled it placed so high, deservingly so. CayCay Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/23/2025 1:30:00 PM Back with Congrats on a worthy win! Login to Reply

Krishnanand Guptar Date: 6/23/2025 11:28:00 AM Heartiest congratulations dear poetess on your win in this contest with a deep poem likening your soul to a rose planted on earth that needs nourishment and enlightenment to emit its perfume. So much like a rose. Wishing you a rosy day. Login to Reply

Suzette Richards Date: 6/23/2025 10:33:00 AM I love Etheree - you have inspired me with this beautiful poem, Andrea. The word "reign" was rather a touch of inspiration: To evoke imagery of the sun ruling over or dominating the moment with warmth and light. Best wishes in the contest. Login to Reply

Paige Hind Date: 6/22/2025 5:35:00 PM Very deep and it glows - Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/22/2025 1:55:00 PM I enjoyed reading your "Fulcrum of a Rose" Etheree write. "Good Luck" Have a wonderful day writing away....... Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/22/2025 10:43:00 AM So interesting today I heard an example..if we find a foot in a parking lot we would know it had been attached to a body, and we would also want to search for the body. Even the foot of the whole is wanted and needed..The body does better with the foot. Great write, Lady! Login to Reply

Jay Narain Date: 6/22/2025 10:02:00 AM Nice poem.Short and metaphoric. Login to Reply

Mike Bayles Date: 6/22/2025 6:26:00 AM Well-done, Andrea. Good use of metaphor. I also like the shape of this concrete poem. Login to Reply

Abdullah Alhemaidy Date: 6/22/2025 5:19:00 AM Great! A favorite! Login to Reply

Ink Empress Date: 6/22/2025 2:35:00 AM Wow this is beautiful! A beautiful summary of exactly what the prompt depicts! So spiritual and poetic and flows just seamlessly! A fave for me! P.s. CHECK soupmail! Best wishes for the contest Sending you light Login to Reply