John Lawless Poet Rhyme

Faded Images - Florette

Faded Image/Florette


As old beauty fades, I crumble,
cast aside – in mirrored stumble –
broken doll, eyes closed, dreams crashing
longing gaze of passion’s passing.
Images - life’s sad display of final tumble.

John G. Lawless
contest – Reflection of a Florette
sponsor  - Nette Onclaud
9/1/2014

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Casarah Nance September 16, 2014 at 9:30 PM Great win John :) was unique and a bit sad.

Nette Onclaud September 14, 2014 at 10:12 PM love the broken doll image which highlighted your solid piece, john.. thank you for joining my contest with big congrats and huggs

Carrie Richards September 14, 2014 at 9:56 AM Deep emotion and a sad refection this is.....wow, you wrote a great poem in few words ! Congratulations to you !

Paul Callus September 14, 2014 at 3:09 AM Well done, John. This is a beautiful florette where imagery plays a leading role. Rhyme comes easy. Great take on this theme and congrats on a merited top win. // paul John Lawless September 14, 2014 at 7:52 AM Thanks Paul, this was a tricky little form but they do keep the muse from absolute anarchy at the keyboard.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 14, 2014 at 1:08 AM Wonderful imagery n lovely rhyming poem John! Congrats on huge win! John Lawless September 14, 2014 at 7:53 AM Thanks Dr. Sharma , the muse is bathing in the spotlight.

Dr.Ram Mehta September 13, 2014 at 10:29 PM Nicve rhyme and great imagery, congrats on the win, John John Lawless September 14, 2014 at 7:54 AM Thank you. Dr. Mehta

Joyce Johnson September 13, 2014 at 7:46 PM Congratulations on your win and a great entry. John Lawless September 14, 2014 at 7:55 AM Thanks Joyce always nice to hear from you.

Jan Allison September 13, 2014 at 6:25 PM Dropping back with my congrats John :-) Hugs Jan xx John Lawless September 14, 2014 at 7:50 AM Jan, thanks for your continued support, always appreciated.

Brenda Meier-Hans September 13, 2014 at 6:11 PM Fantastic write John. Congratulations on your winning poem.

Faye Gibson September 1, 2014 at 2:33 PM Ahh, John . . . here you go again writing something so beautiful and all I see is a faceless avatar. You are one of my faves if I haven't told you so yet,

Jan Allison September 1, 2014 at 11:22 AM Love the imagery and rhyme here John. Good luck with the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian September 1, 2014 at 10:29 AM Lovely write...ah...aging...a pain in the .....You're lucky you're a man. You guys age better. Look at Pierce Brosnon. Yummy! Lovely choice of words here.