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Alba Semiplena " White Rose "

Alba Semiplena A Romans gift In bloom once a year Flowery lift One of the oldest Roses To grace our lands Delicate in delight A flower so grand These perennial plants Protected by thorns The are such a picture We could never scorn Of all the flowers that do it for me It's the Rose, whatever colour they be My entry into Brian Strands " BLOOM " contest http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/nature4.php

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Andrew Crisci

Date: 8/20/2009 10:47:00 PM

Hi James! I love your poem Alba Semiplena... is beautiful and inspirational. I wish you good luck with the contest. Please note that it also appears under the name of this poet, Tyson Cautiere. It was entitled Boring As Hell( 10 ). This poet has also stolen my poem posted on 8/15/09 under the title, Owner of Boring. My poem is entitled, " Peaceful times by this calm river ".Please notify other members, they may be also victims. Thanks, Andrew. You have mail!!!

Tamra Amato

Date: 8/17/2009 4:08:00 AM

I love roses. I'm going to look this up. It's a poem that makes me feel connected to history, to life. I feel that way around old trees but this poem makes me want to gaze into it in hope of hearing history. Thank you for your comments. Tamra

Brian Strand

Date: 8/16/2009 12:37:00 AM

Thanks for supporting my contest James.Rgds Brian

John Freeman

Date: 8/15/2009 12:32:00 PM

A pleasure to read James, a rose is always a rose even tho beside a thorn it grows, Sincerely Moses

Corinne Curcio

Date: 8/15/2009 12:17:00 PM

Sweet - I love roses, but lilacs are my favorites. Best of luck in the contest.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/15/2009 10:03:00 AM

You are "blooming" wonderful, James! And you picked a rose variety with an historical context. Leave it to our Highlander to grace us with education in the artful pleasure of an ancient rose! Love, Carolyn

Autumn Rose Wood

Date: 8/15/2009 9:09:00 AM

A poem and a short lesson in botony all in one. Thanks.

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/15/2009 7:34:00 AM

Sounds like a beautiful rose....just as this is a beautiful poem !! Good luck in the contest, James!

Leon Wilson

Date: 8/15/2009 6:45:00 AM

Good luck in the competition James, my entry was on roses too. God Bless. Leon

Diane Christian

Date: 8/15/2009 6:18:00 AM

a great poem James I like roses too, they simply the best, God bless you from diane

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/15/2009 5:42:00 AM

Looked it up because unfamiliar with this but realized that it is one that I know. Love white blooms in summer. They are refreshing. Love the way you expressed it. Keep writing. Sara