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Bloodroot

BLOODROOT

Before her celibacy meets its end,
her yellow hair doth shine, she is snow white.
So pristine clean, she hides her blush and seed -
a wild, pure flower, by the river slope.

Her rhizomic heart drum, in mystic beats,
can cause prince charming harm. Unarmed, he sleeps.
Alas! He has disrobed her virgin soil.
He played with crimson fire. Oh woe is he!

On slanted plot, his kingdom spoiled, he lays
his head - this poisoned crest. Thus touched by fair,
and tender root, unconscious lad has paid
the gold, for maid defiled. Her blood cries out!

7th Place
5/11/2017
Janice Canerdy’s Blank Verse poetry contest
Used: Personification
*Fire with one syllable

Copyright © Kim Rodrigues | Year Posted 2017

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Janice Canerdy Date: 5/23/2017 6:03:00 PM Kim, congratulations on your win in my contest with this thought-provoking poem--has more than one level for sure! Janice Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/23/2017 7:48:00 PM Thanks so much, Janice! :) Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/23/2017 7:47:00 PM Thanks so much, Janice! :)

Ralph Sergi Date: 5/21/2017 12:43:00 PM A beautiful period poetic piece with lovely words and alas a maiden defiled. Congratulations, Kim! Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/21/2017 3:07:00 PM Thank you, Ralph!

Laura Leiser Date: 5/20/2017 6:52:00 PM Very unique and well written poem, Kim! Congrats on your win :) Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/20/2017 7:15:00 PM Thank you, Laura!

Darren White Date: 5/20/2017 2:46:00 PM Kim, beautiful, your poem. Congratulations :) Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/20/2017 5:14:00 PM Thank you, Darren! Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/20/2017 5:11:00 PM Thank you, Darren!

Anne-Marie Coreggia Date: 5/12/2017 10:04:00 AM She 'burnt' him back! Indeed, you should always wear gloves when handling bloodroot plants. Your poem is a clever little gem Kim and already a winner in my book:) Amitiés Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/12/2017 11:09:00 AM Thanks!

Dean Wood Date: 5/11/2017 1:57:00 PM Another informative poem Kim. I was not aware of Bloodroot (I live in the desert). Masterfully written, so easy to read yet the meaning is subtle. Well done! Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/11/2017 2:34:00 PM Thanks so much, Dean! On a wildflower kick today :)