Enough!

ENOUGH!

Hark ye preachers of doom    lovers of despair

Enough about the blue rose!
Enough    I say    enough!
Enough about that harbinger of heartburn
                      that flatulent burner of forehead and cheek
    that lurker in tenebrous places – abandoned old houses
                                banks of the Styx               
That lurker must die of morbid thirst!

I champion    I give you    the white    white rose
        that late    light comer
                          brightener of every corner
                             that white hope when hope is nearly gone

Hear you serial moaners
                                       weepers
                                                     groaners
Behold if you dare
        (I think you    secretly    love your blue misery)
Behold the white    white rose
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Devonshire Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 1:49 PM
I'm with you, Daver. Too many "serial moaners, weepers and groaners." Thanks for pointing out that not all poems have to have that "poor me" nature. Very nice! Love, Carolyn
Goff Avatar
June 27, 2010 at 8:19 PM
well done! Daver! jimbo
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June 27, 2010 at 2:34 PM
What an interesting perspective and and creative presentation. Nice use of imgery. Thank you for sharing your poem with us. Karen
Dietrich Avatar
June 27, 2010 at 9:44 AM
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Dietrich Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 10:18 PM
hahaha. I don't care if you want to diss my blue rose, Daver. It doesn't exist anyway. Just like my poor unicorn, but I can always dream. White rose is also gorgeous. And I really like your poem here. LUv, Andrea
Culverhouse Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 7:45 PM
Well done!! I use the word ENOUGH alot with my son. He knows I mean business too when I use it. Funny...is this for a contest?
A   Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Very directful lol,,, you did an awesome job with this one "behold the white white rose"- it's like you were shouting "behold my heart of everlasting love" awesome write...P.D.
Richards Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 7:12 AM
I'm with you!! Enough...preachers of doom!! There should be made room for the brighter flower!! :)
Kendrick Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 7:09 AM
White rose for purity for sure..Excellent write with energy and enthusiasum...Let the cup of inspiration overflow as in my poem "Spiraling Universe"...Sara
Gorelick Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 7:06 AM
Wonderful Dave-r..Im working on a piece about the yellow rose..smile. BG
Mehta Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 6:47 AM
Very powerful thoughts on and against blue rose
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