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Bougainvillea

Lovely blossoms of bougainvillea
Under a moonlight serenade 
Ostensibly I contemplate the root
Of the affinity drawing me to you
Abiding fighter and bounteous lover
Rendering your essence freely
For the love of the gift
Candid without a care
Asking for less than nothing really
A few drops of water enough for sustenance
You have no scent nothing to call your own
Or to flaunt your offering
Subtle faint understated and low-key
Waiting to be discovered
To be loved and treasured
Simply for what you are 
And not for guiles ruses or ploys
Swaying silently you wait as I
In the moonlit summer breeze



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on June 22, 2019 for contest sponsored YOUR CHOICE FLOWER VERSE sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 1ST

and on March 17, 2019 for contest BOUGAINVILLEA sponsored by CRAIG CORNISH

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 7/12/2019 3:56:00 PM

This is lovely Line! The beautiful imagery in this poem made it such a joy to read... Congrats on your placement in the contest as well. It was well deserved!

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/12/2019 9:33:00 PM

Thanks for your lovely visit and compliment, Kelly.

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 6/27/2019 9:45:00 PM

You captured a bougainvillea perfectly, Line. I have a hot pink one in Mexico...the only thing you forgot is how they can scratch the heck out of you if you want to prune it back, lol.

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/27/2019 10:50:00 PM

Ouch. Live and let live. They fight back.

L. J. Carber

Date: 6/27/2019 11:48:00 AM

Very well done,Line--for some reason I like the ending a lot--congrats!

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/27/2019 4:17:00 PM

Thanks, LJ. Much appreciated.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 6/27/2019 11:05:00 AM

Congratulations, Line. Thi is a great write. Love, Joyce

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/27/2019 4:17:00 PM

Thank you so much, Joyce.

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/26/2019 7:39:00 PM

Your poem is as beautiful as the flower itself, Line. An exceptional piece. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/27/2019 4:17:00 PM

Thank you so much, Susan. Most appreciated.

Gary Smith

Date: 6/25/2019 2:11:00 AM

An excellent poem Line, congrats. :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/25/2019 6:21:00 AM

Thank you so much, Gary. Most appreciated.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/25/2019 12:50:00 AM

Bougainvillea has always been a favorite flowering bush of mine because of the radiant color which I find simply enchanting. Your tribute to this flower is brilliant Line. Congratulations on your very deserving First Place win in Brian's contest! : ) xxoo

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/25/2019 6:21:00 AM

Thank you so much, Connie. Means a lot to me.