Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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

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Kelly Deschler July 12, 2019 at 3:56 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 July 12, 2019 at 9:33 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and compliment, Kelly.

Jeanne Mcgee June 27, 2019 at 9:45 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 June 27, 2019 at 10:50 PM Ouch. Live and let live. They fight back.

L. J. Carber June 27, 2019 at 11:48 AM Very well done,Line--for some reason I like the ending a lot--congrats! Line Gauthier June 27, 2019 at 4:17 PM Thanks, LJ. Much appreciated.

Joyce Johnson June 27, 2019 at 11:05 AM Congratulations, Line. Thi is a great write. Love, Joyce Line Gauthier June 27, 2019 at 4:17 PM Thank you so much, Joyce.

Susan Ashley June 26, 2019 at 7:39 PM Your poem is as beautiful as the flower itself, Line. An exceptional piece. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Line Gauthier June 27, 2019 at 4:17 PM Thank you so much, Susan. Most appreciated.

Gary Smith June 25, 2019 at 2:11 AM An excellent poem Line, congrats. :) Line Gauthier June 25, 2019 at 6:21 AM Thank you so much, Gary. Most appreciated.

Connie Marcum Wong June 25, 2019 at 12:50 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 June 25, 2019 at 6:21 AM Thank you so much, Connie. Means a lot to me.

Vijay Pandit June 24, 2019 at 4:56 PM Congrats Line on your #1 win in Brian's contest...excellent poetry. Line Gauthier June 24, 2019 at 6:09 PM Thank you, Vijay. Most appreciated.

M. L. Kiser March 18, 2019 at 11:18 AM Beautiful flowers; it needs no scent; it's lovely. Good luck in the contest. Line Gauthier March 18, 2019 at 12:00 PM Thanks, ML. I don't think we see much of them in Canada.

Caren Krutsinger March 18, 2019 at 8:31 AM A gorgeous write, has me pondering why the bougainvillea which you have portrayed so lovingly, has no scent. Line Gauthier March 18, 2019 at 9:22 AM Too good lookin' it just wouldn't be fair... LOL