Emile Pinet Poet Imagism

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Delicate Undertones

Deep in my heart and soul, time etched a vision
of me clutching a fragrant white rose:
wafting a fresh scent, with delicate undertones
of wine, berry, plum, and cloves.
Its uplifting aroma, juxtaposed by the weight of Death,
imprinted the purity of that rose upon my mind.
And I can still recall the sensual feel
of its velvet petals softly brushing my cheek,
evoking memories of my Mom: 
that brings a smile to my heart and tears to my eyes.
At her funeral, I had squeezed its thorns so hard,
that a trickle of scarlet drops silently
ran unnoticed, down my trembling hand;
dripping off my crimson fingertips.
And as I placed that bloodstained rose
on a mound of earth, focusing on its beauty,
I said goodbye to an Angel
who loved me: my Mom.

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Connie Marcum Wong March 17, 2021 at 4:04 PM Wow Emile, what a powerful and poignant impression this outstanding poem made on me my friend! Congratulations on your very deserving First Placement! Happy St. Patrick's Day my friend. Blessings xxoo Emile Pinet March 18, 2021 at 8:52 AM Thanks Connie, I too felt its impact when I wrote it my friend, Emile.

Marilene Evans March 15, 2021 at 8:56 AM Emile, this is such a touching poem, full of love and appreciation. Congrats. Emile Pinet March 15, 2021 at 9:13 AM Thanks Marilene, I appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.

Constance La France March 15, 2021 at 8:45 AM Emile, congratulations on your win in my Imagism Challenge on the theme of a flower or flowers, I am in awe of the beauty of your poem, so emotional and beautifully penned, and the image chosen is wonderful too, well done _Constance Emile Pinet March 15, 2021 at 9:13 AM Thanks so much Constance, I appreciate your comments and the placement my friend, Emile.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 15, 2021 at 2:39 AM - A beautiful poem and memories about a mother :) - Congratulations on your win, Emile :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Emile Pinet March 15, 2021 at 9:12 AM Thanks Anne-Lise, I appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.

Eve Roper March 14, 2021 at 9:52 PM Such a beautiful verse a great tribute to your mom, Emile, congratulations on your 1st place win. Hugs Eve Emile Pinet March 15, 2021 at 9:11 AM Thanks Eve, I appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.

Jan Allison March 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM what a beautiful tribute Emile, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Emile Pinet March 15, 2021 at 9:11 AM Thanks Jan, I appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.

Regina Mcintosh March 14, 2021 at 12:35 PM Lovely poem and memorial work. a great write. God bless you with love, Gina Emile Pinet March 14, 2021 at 1:45 PM Thanks Regina, I appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.

L Milton Hankins March 13, 2021 at 10:38 AM Well, after reading your incredible tribute to your mom and how you framed it with the exquisite rose, I think I should withdraw my paltry effort! Such fine work, Emile. Emile Pinet March 13, 2021 at 4:07 PM Thanks L. but your words are just that, your words, and they deserve to be heard my friend, Emile.