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Desert Rose

Desert Rose

My Desert Rose in garden grows,
a flower soft and fair.
As sunshine streams its brilliant beams,
this beauty shows her flair.

Her petals bright red fades to white,
the throat a hint of gold.
Leaves shiny green, she’s nature’s preen,
a treasure to behold.

So opulent, this succulent,
and hardy to the heat.
In Texas sun, she’s just the one
to make your yard complete.

Her bright display will light your day,
her beauty always shows.
This blossom fair with so much flair,
my lovely Desert Rose.



June 23, 2019

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/2/2019 6:14:00 PM Gorgeous, John. I can't keep track of all the contests but I see this won in one of them. A well deserved win. Congratulations. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 7/2/2019 7:14:00 PM Thank you, Andrea, I appreciate it.

Brandy Nicole Date: 6/29/2019 11:23:00 AM This is beautiful. Congratulations John, on this win. :) ~ Brandy Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/29/2019 11:33:00 AM Thank you, Brandy, I always appreciate the support you show. Jojm

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 6/27/2019 9:41:00 PM I grow the desert rose in my home in Mexico...I love how you captured this divine flower. Congrats on your win. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/27/2019 9:46:00 PM Thank you, Jeanne, I appreciate your thoughts. My son gave me this plant for Father’s Day and I just love it. John

Susan Ashley Date: 6/26/2019 7:31:00 PM I am smitten with your Desert Rose, John. It is as beautiful as it is enchanting. An absolute stunner. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/27/2019 7:38:00 AM Thank you so much, Susan, I appreciate your warm thoughts and comments. All the best my friend. John

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 6/26/2019 2:30:00 PM Hi John, This poem is true poetic bliss to read! I adore roses and our garden is full of every colour rose, even some date back 25 years, to when my father planted them. A very talented write. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/26/2019 2:49:00 PM Hi Jenn, thank you so much, I always enjoy hearing your thoughts and comments. All my best to you. John

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 6/25/2019 5:19:00 PM What a stunning description of the Desert Rose. I haven't seen this flower, John, but the bloom looks like an azalea and the leaves resemble pittosporum. Your description is quite lovely and I wonder if this flower might grow in Florida. Beautiful work! Hugs, Carolyn Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/25/2019 5:51:00 PM Thank you, Carolyn, I always enjoy hearing your thoughts. I had never heard of this plant before either, my son gave it to me for Father's Day. I think it prefers a hot, dry climate so Florida may be too humid. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs, John Carolyn Devonshire Date: 6/25/2019 5:19:00 PM And congrats on your top win!

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/25/2019 12:54:00 AM John, I love your tribute to this delicate yet hardy flower. A delightful well written poem that is deserving of First Place! This is going into my faves! Congratulations! xxoo : ) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/25/2019 4:27:00 AM Thank you so much, Connie, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. And thanks for the fav. All my best. John

Line Gauthier Date: 6/24/2019 11:09:00 PM Congrats on your top win with this lovely poem, John. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/25/2019 4:16:00 AM Thank you, Line, I appreciate it.

Brandy Nicole Date: 6/24/2019 9:01:00 PM Simply breathtaking my dear friend. Your words match the photo perfectly. "her beauty always shows" Exactly, starting from the inside- and then shining on the outside. :) As it should be. ~ Brandy Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/24/2019 9:17:00 PM Thank you, B, indeed her beauty begins within and emanates outward for the world to see. All my best to you. John

Quoth Theraven Date: 6/24/2019 10:43:00 AM John, To describe a thing so well, much less the fickle rose, is commendable. Very nice prose indeed. A fave of course. -Richard Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/24/2019 12:29:00 PM Thanks so much, Richard, I appreciate your comments and visit. And thanks for the fav. John

Sandra Adams Date: 6/23/2019 11:18:00 AM I always admire a poem that's written in perfect rhyme, its something my muse doesn't play with often! I imagine it's harder to grow certain flowers in the texas heat! Your poem is as beautiful as a flower, it blooms perfectly! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/23/2019 11:48:00 AM Thanks for your thoughts and visit, Sandy. Different muses play differently; I'm just glad your muse woke up after her long sleep. John