Frederic Parker Poet Free verse

Blooming Orchid

Nestled between two bronze columns
an orchid blooms
its fleshy petals slowly unfold
secreting honeydew on a warm velvet tongue
releasing an aromatic aroma
of wondrous ecstasy
to nurture a hungry soul, with wings




contest some kind of sensual
6/2/20/ sponsor nette onclaud
Blooming Orchid, free verse
34 words

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Paul Callus June 8, 2020 at 4:55 PM I enjoyed your take on this sensual orchid, Frederic. Congratulations on placing high. Regards // paul

Aditi Mishra June 8, 2020 at 9:13 AM This is so beautifully done Frederic. Congratulations on your win :)

John Watt June 7, 2020 at 8:34 PM Gorgeous poem, Frederic. So poetically stated. Congratulations on your #1 placement ~ John

Jan Allison June 7, 2020 at 5:52 PM beautifully sensual Frederic I adore orchid have over 30 in my collection, congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xxx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 2, 2020 at 7:43 PM Wow, Frederic, your verse is blooming in sensuality! Best of luck in the contest...hugs, Rhonda