~ a Velvet Rose ~

She writes with such fragrance....

Her words, like flowers

Flowing from her pen

Eyes like the ocean

Serenity, that never ends

The softness of her touch

Her heart melting from within

Such gentleness of colors

Like the still warming wind....

On journies she takes us

Her vision our eyes

The breath of her breathing

Brings life deep inside

A passage, her picture

These sands of her shores

I whisper her majestic

I long for her more....

Smiling as I see her

The breeze dancing through her hair

Such glory, her figure

Radiant I stare

At her light, this lady

Her wrappings of care....

Gentle is her essence

With her pureness profound

Her grace as she walks

As she passes I bow

To her wonders, her treasures

Her life, I bow....

For never have my eyes

Beheld such as she 

Never in this life

Have I found such a dream

Her eloquence, her meakness

Her enchanting soul

Painting this canvas, her portrait 

This splendor, for all to behold....

To love with such passion

The worlds hand, that she holds

Her fragrance, like flowers...."Her Beauty!"

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                ~ A Velvet Rose ~
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Bird Avatar
June 26, 2009 at 8:02 AM
So enchanting and magnificently beautiful Dearest John, The heartpounding flutters that a woman's love can bring. Lovely! Love, Charlene
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June 24, 2009 at 6:28 AM
beautiful the love you had for this lady,just beautiful------charma
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January 15, 2009 at 1:06 PM
Sounds like a very special woman. God Bless. Vince
George   Avatar
January 14, 2009 at 12:07 AM
Hi John, I am so happy to see this magnificant poem again. You know how much love it. We had a wonderful vacation in North Carolina and returned home yesterday to freezing tempatures and lots of snow. Love to you and yours, Lainie
Torres Avatar
January 9, 2009 at 9:59 AM
John this is so beautiful and loving. What a loving soul you have. This would make any women melt. You are so talented to write just about anything and do it so well. Well isnt good enough. You are one of my favorites and this one is also one of my favorites I will mark it down as such Poem and Poet. God bless you my brother. Michael Torres
Ginn Avatar
January 5, 2009 at 6:29 PM
John you are right! My poetry may never be as talented as many on this site but the pleasure it gives me is too much to ignore. Thank you for your kind comment. A Velvet Rose, what a beautiful, beautiful write. I love the title as well. Laurie
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January 5, 2009 at 2:25 PM
Pure and raw emotions, this poem is breath taking, I adore the flow, the way the words harmonize together, John this is a beautiful creation, she sounds a stunning inspiration, God Bless your creativity and insight, love you always, Julie x
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January 5, 2009 at 1:13 PM
i love this poem john, it is so beautiful. i think this is one of the most sweetest poems ive ever read!! it made me want to cry. you have a beautiful heart. im getting a little more time out of my wacky schedule to come to the library to get on the computer soon i will put more on poetrysoup, ive written 10 more poems so far talk to u soon loveyou!!! cortney
Mac Donald Avatar
January 5, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Absolutely beautiful, John! Feels mellow, sincere, serene..a heart warming piece that will light up the hearts of those who read it. 'Her fragrance',"Her eloquence", surely subtle and as heady as "The Velvet Rose". Wonderfully written, John! Here, you show great fervor and tenderness for this person to whom you have written this dedication. Wishing you and yours the best John!! God bless.....Love to you, Mikki
Christian Avatar
January 5, 2009 at 11:33 AM
iya john, hope all is well, we are just great here in Uk i have not wrote anything for a while but i will get bak writing soon, I have had a break for a coupl of weeks tochill out while the kids are of school. anyway hope you having a good new year, its below freezing here so we all have red noses like rudolph hehehhe anyway god bless you much love we thinking of you from diane
Joe Avatar
January 5, 2009 at 8:57 AM
This is a great piece of writing. the use of simile is stretched fully in order to maintain an image. The image is classical in its portrayal of womanhood yet there is a contemporary feel to it. The line 'Painting this canvas, her portrait ' is great as it jolts the reader out of a dreamy state and is a clever device. May I suggest that you use a diffeent word than 'fragrance' in the last line, because it seems to contradict the use of the word in the opening line?
Burton Avatar
January 4, 2009 at 4:14 PM
your wife or a woman poet? Holy Mary, loved this poetry, and you get better and better. enjoyed reading it. Dont laugh at my poem, BABYS.... have a good day.
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January 4, 2009 at 12:09 PM
This is so beautiful.:) Deeply beautiful....John, if you wanted me to see this, because it was about me, that is the sweetest thing anyone has done for me in awhile.:) I am actually at a loss for words, that someone would think so much of me--but I am honored and truly touched. I probably do not deserve such a high place in your thoughts, but you've made me want to reach higher.:) Love, Sara
Gass Avatar
January 4, 2009 at 10:41 AM
John, this is beautiful rose itself. Such a joy to read and a lovely dedication to someone very dear to you. Sorry I have gotten behind. I am visiting my sister and brother-in-law and traveled 7 hours yesterday to get here. Thank you for your always thoughtful comments. I hope you are well. I cannot leave you with a bible verse this time because I don't know where my sisters is and she is sleeping. I will give you 2 later when I read The White Knight! GBY Love, Robin
Reynolds Avatar
January 4, 2009 at 10:19 AM
P.S-check out my bayou poem's explanation, yours did come very close. :)
Richards Avatar
January 4, 2009 at 8:38 AM
At this moment, this glorious poem lands in my favorites, John....by far, the most beautiful thing you have ever written, and one of the most beautiful poems on my quest through all of poetry soup poems since I've been here. Said from the heart...whoever is the subject, I do believe, is heavenly sent. Wow!! No other words to describe ~ Love, Carrie
Jordan Avatar
January 4, 2009 at 5:58 AM
John - Wow this is just pure beauty - How are you doing my friend - Just a truly amazing poem John - the reader just flows through the poem like he is riding on the notes of a song - A truly excellent poem my friend - God Bless you John,YF4L- MJ
Reynolds Avatar
January 4, 2009 at 4:04 AM
What a breathtakingly beautiful tale of someone who sounds like quite a lady! A very beautiful write, john, love, Kristin
Moreno Avatar
January 3, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Whoa, what a great poem you have penned here John. The imagery is stunning and the flow is nice. Thanks for your comment...Raul
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