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Angel Orchids

Sweet angel orchids, tender pearls of white, glistening in the misty morning dew. Perfumed with scents that bring senses delight. Inspiration for a poet to write, as eyes become mesmerised by their view. Sweet angel orchids, tender pearls of white. When held, ivory petals feel so lite, their image like a celestial statue. Perfumed with scents that bring senses delight. In the sun they glow with their halo bright, like a group of angels waiting in queue. Sweet angel orchids, tender pearls of white. How elegantly they bask in sunlight, and in monsoons they remain strong like glue. Perfumed with scents that bring senses delight. They glow among the moon and stars at night. How sad in the world there are just a few. Sweet angel orchids, tender pearls of white, perfumed with scents that bring senses delight.
Written 20 June 2016 Villanelle A Villanelle is a nineteen-line poem consisting of a very specific rhyming scheme: aba aba aba aba aba abaa. The first and the third lines in the first stanza are repeated in alternating order throughout the poem, and appear together in the last couplet (last two lines).
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Jayasankar Avatar
January 29, 2021 at 12:26 AM
Just reading some of your old poems. So descriptive, so beautiful with GREAT imagery. One could actually sense all the blessings and glory of Nature in this amazing poem S1. God bless. ~ Ani
Griffin Avatar
April 26, 2018 at 8:44 PM
I love how you always pursue the art of poetry. This poem is a perfect example of simplicity and meaning forming art.
Ashley Avatar
March 30, 2018 at 8:11 PM
Silent One, your amazing imagery is a feast for the senses as you describe the purity of the moment. 'Sweet angel orchids, tender pearls of white' - this is so poetically blissful to me.. The beauty of the orchid is reflected in the beauty of your exquisite poem. Warmest wishes always my friend. ~Susan
Rodrigues Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 3:38 PM
Great refrain! Beauty exudes from your delightful villanelle!
O'Haolin Whalen Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 11:34 AM
Thanks for explaining just what a Villanelle is Silent one. I admire people who obviously take their poetry seriously (and do it so well) You are a rare flower yourself and I am but a humble hobbyist, just killing time.
One Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 4:46 PM
Ive never been called a rare flower before... I am also just a humble hobbyist also.. Thanks David..
S     Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 4:01 AM
You always amaze me. This form of poetry seems so constricting for your usual style ... and yet you make it seem anything but constricting! A flower I’m not familiar with, you’ve brought to my senses with poetic perfection!!
One Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 4:46 PM
Thanks Judy..
Hagy Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 10:21 PM
Well done and Bravo :) I can remember singing this song as a younger girl, always liked it...lovely flowers too :)
One Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 4:47 PM
Thanks... Im sure you sang it very beautifully..
Thomas Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 9:33 PM
A poem that allows you to feel, see, and smell the scene. A beautiful setting you've placed us in S1 :)
One Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 4:49 PM
Thank you Shadow..
Hoffman Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 8:44 PM
Beautiful depiction of the white angel orchids Silent One (Love the song too!)~Che :)
One Avatar
March 28, 2018 at 8:51 AM
Thank you Che..
Williams Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 8:42 PM
I had to go to forms to see what a Villanelle was, far too complicated for me, but you in your impeccable style delivered a gem.You bring us back to nature once more to reawaken our taste for its purity and wonder with these Angel Orchids. The repetitive line " Sweet angel orchids, tender pearls of white", only emphasizing the fact more. Perfect music choice too....Maria :)
One Avatar
March 28, 2018 at 8:55 AM
I have only ever written once in this form and I believe it was for Broken Wing's contest.. Thanks Maria..
Dietrich Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 8:38 PM
Very lovely imagery, Silent ONe. I do love a good villanelle!!!
One Avatar
March 28, 2018 at 8:57 AM
Thank you Andrea..
Cw Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 7:10 PM
I had to come back and read this over Silent One. This rivals beauty throughout the perfumed scents could make a person be intoxicated just by the delight of it all.
One Avatar
March 28, 2018 at 8:57 AM
Thank you Evie...
Downing  Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 6:37 PM
BEAUTIFUL... it's actually my first time reading this form and of course it's yours and I love it :)
One Avatar
March 28, 2018 at 9:02 AM
Thank you Kina..
Canerdy Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 3:20 PM
Lovely poem blending the earthly and the ethereal, S.O.! Janice
One Avatar
March 28, 2018 at 9:02 AM
Thank you Janice..
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 2:27 PM
Hello Silent One, your poem is beautifully written. I find you paint a picture with this poem. i have enjoyed the read. have a nice day my friend.
One Avatar
March 28, 2018 at 9:08 AM
Thank you Darlene..
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 12:40 PM
Gorgeous Villanelle Silent One. Gorgeous flowers they be. xomo
One Avatar
March 28, 2018 at 9:08 AM
Thank you Mo..
Michael Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 10:40 AM
They really look like Angels...A different form...will check it out...Lovely song too...All the best SO
One Avatar
March 28, 2018 at 9:13 AM
Thank you Arturo..
Cunningham Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 10:29 AM
An interesting form which is new to me, Beautifully done and a beautiful flower too. Tom
One Avatar
March 28, 2018 at 9:15 AM
Thank you Tom, give it a go..
White Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 9:39 AM
Beautiful and well written. Orchids are so hard to bring back to life. Kelli
One Avatar
March 28, 2018 at 9:18 AM
Thank you Kelli..
Talbot Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 8:36 AM
"Inspiration for a poet to write", indeed, a beautiful Villanelle Silent! Best wishes for the week... Mick
One Avatar
March 28, 2018 at 9:18 AM
Thank you Mick..
Gentile Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 8:01 AM
This is indeed beautiful, Silent One and though I am not familiar with this form, I thought it very pleasing to read and especially within the subject of Orchids which you seem to know quite well!!! Happy Monday!!
One Avatar
March 28, 2018 at 9:19 AM
Thank you Mike, I am sure a talented poet like yourself could master this form..
Sands Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 7:45 AM
This is a beautiful Villanelle. Smooth to read. Thanks for sharing the sight of orchids with us :)
One Avatar
March 28, 2018 at 9:21 AM
Thank you Heidi..
Pandit Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 7:15 AM
Excellent rhythm and melody to your angelic poem--uniquely beautiful as the orchids are! Well written as always, Silent One.
One Avatar
March 28, 2018 at 9:21 AM
Thank you Vijay..
Trifiatis Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 6:43 AM
Your verses rival in beauty the real thing, my friend, S.O.!
One Avatar
March 28, 2018 at 9:22 AM
Thank you Demetrios..
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