Bougainvillea

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Image result for red bougainvillea flower on window

A thousand dots of  bulbs flutter wildly
exploding into my summer’s  redness
to gather awed murmur upon these lips, 
my amazement tossed beyond open sills—

How I watch you glitter from a dance
as  late afternoon spreads  the outline
of  your voluptuous curves tapping 
beneath warm sunset  now giving way
to that quickened  female rush ...Just then
against gauzy light—a steady pause, 
another different movement quite innocent--
weaves on fine voile of your tiny bosoms...

Until comes the stillness. The nobility
enhanced by  caressed petioles
delicate as slow flame unto night’s halo:
I claim tranquility. I become meditative
unaware that grind of day tears my sensibilities.
O you, dear  Asian vine grant quiet radiance
hanging leisurely through my window's slumber.



4/03/2019
Written for Craig Cornish:  Bougainvillea Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 4/10/2020 10:01:00 AM
Mesmerizing piece! I was breathless as I read each word..each line..A Philippine pride! -JBC
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Date: 4/20/2019 1:05:00 PM
Please see my blog Nette--you're awesome
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Date: 4/20/2019 1:39:00 AM
Yehey..... Ang galing! ang ganda-ganda. Congrats! God bless you as you keep on sharing your talent.
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Date: 4/19/2019 8:19:00 PM
Back with congratulations. a good Easter. Hugs Eve~`*
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Date: 4/13/2019 2:53:00 PM
Beautiful, Nette.. you really put a lot of imagery into your poem.. great to make Craig smile. good luck in the contest.
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Date: 4/9/2019 3:52:00 PM
Lovely imagery! Best wishes in contest!
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Date: 4/6/2019 5:04:00 AM
your beauty astounds me Nette, have a wonderful day, blessings xo
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Date: 4/5/2019 11:25:00 AM
You articulated the beauty of this plant so vividly! I think Craig will be very impressed and I sincerely wish you win this one
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Date: 4/5/2019 7:04:00 AM
What a beautiful imagery, Nette. Wonderful poetry. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 4/4/2019 4:19:00 PM
Your imagery is proudly showing in this missive, Nette. Beautifully done!
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Date: 4/4/2019 12:06:00 PM
- Wonderful reading ... beautiful picture, Nette :) - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 4/4/2019 5:46:00 AM
They are magnificent in full bloom; a beautiful poem about them; a very pleasant read.
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Date: 4/3/2019 10:05:00 PM
This is really well written Nette, very deep and discriptive. Good luck. Tom
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Date: 4/3/2019 9:09:00 PM
Eloquent! Describing both a flower's riot of madness and it's innocent quality is fascinating!
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Date: 4/3/2019 8:44:00 PM
I think this will do very well Nette.Thanks for your thoughtful visit.
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Date: 4/3/2019 8:39:00 PM
Verses as wonderful as is the image of the beautiful blossoms my friend! A fav, a true gem too.
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