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Flowers On a Path

I follow the path of flowers that’s near
Each one a little different than the next
I desire to be close, with petals dear
Their blossoms are fancy and quite complex

Each one a little different than the next
I can smell their fragrance in the calm air
Their blossoms are fancy and quite complex
There’s not a bit of dismay nor despair

I can smell their fragrance in the calm air
There is peace and tranquility about
There’s not a bit of dismay nor despair 
Living things they are, I sure will not pout

There is peace and tranquility about
I kneel down to pluck one up off the ground
Living things they are, I sure will not pout
The flowers, though loud, are the best around

I kneel down to pluck one up off the ground
The flower is red, that’s full of beauty
The flowers, though loud, are the best around
I’ve been blessed to see them actually

The flower is red, that’s full of beauty
I desire to be close, with petals dear
I’ve been blessed to see them actually
I follow the path of flowers that’s near

Russell Sivey

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Debra Squyres

Date: 3/12/2013 4:33:00 PM

Well done !!! Love it !! Flowers...to me they are a girls best friend. You did this style well, my friend.

Len Gasun

Date: 3/12/2013 4:04:00 AM

Russell, my dear friend, I love flowers and I love your splendid pantoum poem so much! I can sense all their fragrances and their amazing beauty while reading your outstanding pantoum today! This is indeed another masterpiece and gems of yours which I want to keep in my treasured/fav.list Thank you sooo much! Have a great day in sunshine always! love and hugs, Leonora

Timothy Hicks

Date: 3/11/2013 11:07:00 PM

I really, really love pantoums and you did a spectacular job of writing one! Your descriptions were incredibly vivid and you've used the repetition of lines to your advantage. The second time around you get a slightly clear angle of the bigger picture. Lovely work Russ!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/11/2013 3:39:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your Pantoum today..You are getting better with your work..These are not so easy to write but they have some good points when trying to write one..Thanks for your presence at my work..Sara