As The Last Petal Falls


As the last 
petal 
      falls 
from the stem 
of 
    your beautiful heart, 

I will 
catch  
          it 
then own  
          in my hands,  

              the most 
        tenderest 
                       part  
of your 
          ALL !
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Thomas Avatar
March 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
...I know you do Vie :) I was happy to see you able to do something that brings you joy. Some here just need the occasional contest with a theme, not extensive formatting. Sometimes ;)
Rose  Avatar
March 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
thank you for always being so supportive and never forgetting me F J, love
Eslinger Avatar
March 4, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Wow!Into the sight! Into the sad motion! Into the heart and hand feelng!Brought to the ineffable essence of life, death, Love…All the metaphor of the beloved as a flower! A magnificent poem, Vie. Sending you hugs, sally
Rose  Avatar
March 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
thanks for reading and commenting dear Sally
George Avatar
March 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Beautifully written in minimum words with maximum effect. All the best in the contest, dear Rose.
Rose  Avatar
March 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Thank you for appreciating Valsa
Crandall Avatar
March 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
sweet, beautiful poem, that's the way to really write a love poem!
Rose  Avatar
March 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Thank you for your vote of confidence David
DiMino Avatar
February 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Very beautiful, Vie; love poetry a lost art that you revive so genuinely. Beautiful. Great read!
Rose  Avatar
February 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Your comments are valued Joe :)
Thomas Avatar
February 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
So soft and tender, beautiful Vie. I am happy to see you hosting your own contest as well :)
Rose  Avatar
February 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I always loved doing them F J, I hope you join, love
Goldsmith Avatar
February 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I enjoyed reading your lovely write with a great picture. "Good Luck" Have a blessed day/weekend writing away...............
Rose  Avatar
February 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed it dear Paula, will come read your poetry soon love
Rolland Avatar
February 28, 2025 at 7:33 AM
wonderful poem, words are delicate and touching, i loved the design too have a nice sunday
Rose  Avatar
February 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me Yann
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