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Petals on the Wind

1403 Poetry Contest //Sponsored by: Brian Strand 
( 8th Place )

Written: August 09, 2025


Dawn’s breath lifts pink blooms,
petals cruise to tranquil seas—
hope hums in the breeze.

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Bill Baker Date: 8/12/2025 8:54:00 PM I would call this one a Senryu Shape poem. :-) You have a gift of gentleness to share with us through your poetry, Rowena. Thanks for sharing! Bill Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 8/14/2025 4:00:00 AM Thanks Bill.

Paige Hind Date: 8/10/2025 9:16:00 PM Lovely! Can see and feel it - Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 8/11/2025 7:45:00 AM Thank you.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/10/2025 11:12:00 AM - Wonderfully written, Rowena :) - hugs Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 8/10/2025 11:54:00 AM Thank you so much! Hugs right back at you!

Deb M Date: 8/10/2025 2:24:00 AM Incredibly beautiful Rowena…..such a sweet title! Debx Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 8/10/2025 3:16:00 AM Thank you so much, Debx! I really appreciate your kind and lovely words.

Anne Winter Date: 8/9/2025 9:42:00 PM Dear Rowena, A beautiful soul soothing poem, I'm so glad I read it. It made me happy! Love this! Best, Anne Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 8/10/2025 3:15:00 AM Thank you so much, Anne! Your sweet words truly warm my heart. I’m so happy the poem brought you joy. Sending love and gratitude your way!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/9/2025 9:30:00 PM A soothing softness, an elegant poem. Wonderfully penned! xomo Login to Reply Rowena Velasco Date: 8/10/2025 3:14:00 AM Thank you so much!