Allura and Her Sentinel

One is inhibited
when to grasp for her
without care without pity,
a stark reminder
for those with intent 
for behold a portrait of nature
when to gaze upon
the blushing Rose at home
amongst her guardian thorns
a rural delight
nurtured in the city
in grounds of remembrance
for there she sparkles,
as she fabricates the scented air
basks in the sunrise
shimmers in dawn’s breaking dew.

 © Harry J Horsman 2021

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 12/23/2021 5:39:00 PM
Hi harry, this portrait of nature nurtured in the city is beautifully painted ! One cannot but admire this beauty amid her thorns.... ! Admirable .....!
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Date: 12/9/2021 6:03:00 PM
Hello harry ... truly poetic with the beauty of a rose and its guardians - thank you harry - Lindsay
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Date: 12/4/2021 11:27:00 AM
Ahhh, how did I ever miss this gem? I try to keep up on your poems but sometimes they do get past me!!
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Date: 12/3/2021 1:11:00 PM
I think you found lost sir, in her pluperfect ...whuddah muse ;) sweet dreamz...much love, james
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Date: 12/1/2021 1:58:00 AM
Love it xx
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Date: 11/26/2021 12:27:00 PM
this is such a beautiful & thoughtful write, Harry
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Date: 11/26/2021 9:56:00 AM
What a poem of great beauty, but beauty must be guarded from deceitful invaders - kudos Harry on your deserved win my friend and your heartfelt imagery - your intense talent for poetry is always revealed in your thought provoking writes, Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 11/24/2021 3:01:00 AM
Hi Harry….how wonderfully clever describing a rose so beautifully! Debx
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Date: 11/22/2021 8:01:00 PM
shalom shalom dear Friend: I don't pretend to GRASP all the references, but I like the ideas that came: city rose and country rose, forced and "unnatural" versus simple and spontaneous. LORD knew why He gave us thorns and thistles. Anil
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Date: 11/22/2021 8:01:00 PM
shalom shalom dear Friend: I don't pretend to GRASP all the references, but I like the ideas that came: city rose and country rose, forced and "unnatural" versus simple and spontaneous. LORD knew why He gave us thorns and thistles. Anil
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Date: 11/21/2021 3:43:00 PM
What a lovely verse my friend. Romantic and touching. I loved it. Have a great day my friend.
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Date: 11/20/2021 2:05:00 AM
another winner, excellent xx
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Date: 11/17/2021 9:42:00 PM
Very beautiful, Harry, congratulations:)
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Date: 11/17/2021 9:26:00 PM
Congratulations on your very deserving win with this beauty, Harry.
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Date: 11/17/2021 4:17:00 PM
Just beautiful! Congrats.
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Date: 11/17/2021 12:57:00 PM
Lovely metaphorical write Harry with imaginative imagery that sets this scene with perfection - the adaptable rose! Congratulations for your win. Sending you the fragrant blessings of the rose without "her guardian thorns." Wonderful phrase. Take care.
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Date: 11/17/2021 12:19:00 PM
Pretty imagery, Harry! Congratulations on first place!
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Date: 11/17/2021 11:34:00 AM
What a beautiful poem, I can see why it won first place. Congratulations! ~ Debbie
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Date: 11/17/2021 9:00:00 AM
I'm back with apologies. Big congratulations on your huge win! I also like the picture you painted of a rose garden among tall NY buildings.
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Date: 11/17/2021 8:51:00 AM
I agree with Christuraj: that line is lovely and my favorite. Good luck in the contest!
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Date: 11/17/2021 7:36:00 AM
"there she sparkles, as she fabricates the scented air" - Beautiful. Congratulations!
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Date: 11/17/2021 7:11:00 AM
A beautiful snapshot of a blossoming rose in the midst of a vast swath of skyscrapers. This is a wonder to behold.
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Date: 11/17/2021 7:01:00 AM
Congratulations on your win! An insightful view of beauty amongst the thorns of industry. Blessings, Paulette
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Date: 11/17/2021 4:25:00 AM
Alike a rose a beautiful poem, Harry.
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Date: 11/16/2021 10:45:00 PM
Lovely portrait of a growing rose mid a large span of buildings. A sight for sore eyes.
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