Newton Ranaweera Poet Imagism

Brick Red Rose

See, 
that brick red rose.
Its naked velvety rose
attracts wanton worms.  

See, 
a worm is coming, 
licking its clammy lips,
from that breathless rose. 

See, 
ants are now running,
running all around,
holding lumps of petals.


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Dec. 11, 2020
IMAGIST any form Poetry Contest
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Andrea Dietrich December 14, 2020 at 11:32 AM you sure pictured it very well, Newton. I enjoyed your imagery here! very realistic. Newton Ranaweera December 14, 2020 at 4:18 PM Thank you so much, Andrea, for this sweet comment!!

Darlene De Beaulieu December 12, 2020 at 3:46 PM Hello Newton Arch, those are an ugly bricks of roses. Enjoy yoour evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu December 13, 2020 at 11:38 AM Hello Newton Arch, you are welcome enjoy your day. Newton Ranaweera December 12, 2020 at 3:52 PM Thank you so much, Darlene, for this sweet comment!! Enjoy your weekend my friend!!

Anne-Lise Andresen December 11, 2020 at 7:59 AM - I was hoping the ant could eat the evil worms, Newton - Great written :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Newton Ranaweera December 11, 2020 at 12:20 PM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise, for this lovely comment!!