Jean Murray Poet Verse

Forgive and Forget

How can I ever forgive and forget
that evening in my ancestral home,
as past the menagerie we roamed.
Your luscious lips of vermillion
broke my heart in a trillion
pieces as mockingbirds deluded
in the  twilight garden secluded
by frangipani which infuse the
air by the moonlit pellucid ripples.
Masking the sound of my sniffles.

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Geoffrey Brewer May 10, 2018 at 1:07 PM A lovely arrangement of words with rhythm, rhyme and imagery to create a delightful little tune. Nice one, Jean. Jean Murray May 10, 2018 at 1:23 PM That's so nice to hear Geoffrey. My muse has been lazy of late and comments like this are a lovely confidence boost.

Reason A. Poteet February 3, 2018 at 2:57 PM Good one, Jean, kudos on your placement. You arranged the ten words in perfect order describing a less than perfect event to a T. Jean Murray February 3, 2018 at 5:15 PM Thank you Reason. I always seem to be in a rush with words I am given. I'm not sure why.

Eve Roper January 17, 2018 at 10:42 PM Great job arrange the 10 words, congratulations on your win, Jean. Hugs Eve ~`* Jean Murray January 18, 2018 at 1:35 AM Thank you Eve.

James Inman January 13, 2018 at 2:40 AM A sweet write Jean. Your last line with its candid earthy feel made smile. Jean Murray January 13, 2018 at 12:10 PM Thank you James. I know what you mean....a tad undignified.

Susan Ashley January 12, 2018 at 8:36 PM Returning with congratulations Jean or your lovely win with your sadly beautiful write. Warmest wishes my friend. ~Susan Susan Ashley January 13, 2018 at 9:35 AM Another wolf in sheep's clothing... Oh, I'm so sorry my sweet friend :( warmest wishes and hugs to you always... Jean Murray January 13, 2018 at 1:16 AM Thank you Susan. My blue eyed island man turned out to be yet another lying, cheating son of a ..... I could write a book at this stage, which would be funny if it were not so sad. Perhaps a few Limericks instead.

Line Gauthier January 11, 2018 at 6:35 PM Sadly delightful. Well written, Jean. Congrats on your winning poem. Jean Murray January 12, 2018 at 12:49 AM Thank you Line.

Silent One January 11, 2018 at 2:56 PM Great use of the ten words Jean.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Jean Murray January 11, 2018 at 3:02 PM Thank you Silent.

Connie Marcum Wong January 10, 2018 at 11:28 AM This is wonderful Jean! Very impressive you were able to also rhyme with the challenging words! : ) Jean Murray January 10, 2018 at 12:06 PM Thank you Connie. This is a favourite type of contest for me. So many prompts.

Juli- Michelle January 9, 2018 at 12:38 PM Beautiful, I love this and they rhyming is fantastic! Love, Juli-Michelle Jean Murray January 10, 2018 at 12:13 AM Thank you Juli-Michelle.

Viv Wigley January 9, 2018 at 7:13 AM Sensory overload, Jean, this is lovely. Hope your cold got better, though. And a happy new year, I've been late getting round to everyone due to chronic cble network failure then my keyboard died a death . Viv x Jean Murray January 9, 2018 at 7:26 AM Hello again Viv. All well here. Fires lit and reading a book about Ireland's dancehall days. New Year new me resolution starts this evening with yoga class....Don't laugh!

Andrea Dietrich January 8, 2018 at 6:07 PM wow, not only beautiful but SUCCINCT. VEry well done, Jean. Such beauties this contest is producing. Jean Murray January 8, 2018 at 6:45 PM Thank you Andrea. I agree the standard is very high. Mine are always a bit rushed as I'm not good at meandering on. I wish I was.

Vijay Pandit January 8, 2018 at 3:51 PM The heartbreak may be unforgettable as it took place surrounded by twilight garden amid mockingbirds ..not to mention the fragrant air..well written, Jean..best for a win. Jean Murray January 8, 2018 at 3:56 PM Far from having a menagerie, my ancestral home Vijay. More like the old woman who lived in a shoe.

Susan Ashley January 7, 2018 at 8:58 PM A sadly beautiful write Jean. You've woven the required words into you lovely poem with ease. Alluring imagery and perfect title as well. A fantastic poem. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes from me ~Susan Jean Murray January 8, 2018 at 4:57 AM Good morning Susan. I appreciate your lovely comments. Without the hints in suggested words my imagination would flounder. I like the contests because they inspire me that way.

Beautiful Scars January 7, 2018 at 1:52 PM perfection Jean! Good luck, SO will love it, :)-luloo Jean Murray January 7, 2018 at 2:04 PM Hi Laura. Thank you. I hope you're right.

Heidi Sands January 7, 2018 at 12:31 PM Well written Jean! This is great :) Jean Murray January 7, 2018 at 12:37 PM Thank you Heidi.

Arturo Michael January 7, 2018 at 6:13 AM Love is in the air...or just the memory of it...Love your little poem today...All the best Jean Jean Murray January 7, 2018 at 6:32 AM Good morning Arturo. I have a foot in one stirrup getting back on the saddle now. This one is for Silent One's contest. I love a good word challange. Thank you for your visit.