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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

Date: 5/10/2018 1:07:00 PM

A lovely arrangement of words with rhythm, rhyme and imagery to create a delightful little tune. Nice one, Jean.

Jean Murray
Date: 5/10/2018 1:23:00 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

Date: 2/3/2018 2:57:00 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
Date: 2/3/2018 5:15:00 PM

Thank you Reason. I always seem to be in a rush with words I am given. I'm not sure why.

Eve Roper

Date: 1/17/2018 10:42:00 PM

Great job arrange the 10 words, congratulations on your win, Jean. Hugs Eve ~`*

Jean Murray
Date: 1/18/2018 1:35:00 AM

Thank you Eve.

James Inman

Date: 1/13/2018 2:40:00 AM

A sweet write Jean. Your last line with its candid earthy feel made smile.

Jean Murray
Date: 1/13/2018 12:10:00 PM

Thank you James. I know what you mean....a tad undignified.

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/12/2018 8:36:00 PM

Returning with congratulations Jean or your lovely win with your sadly beautiful write. Warmest wishes my friend. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/13/2018 9:35:00 AM

Another wolf in sheep's clothing... Oh, I'm so sorry my sweet friend :( warmest wishes and hugs to you always...

Jean Murray
Date: 1/13/2018 1:16:00 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

Date: 1/11/2018 6:35:00 PM

Sadly delightful. Well written, Jean. Congrats on your winning poem.

Jean Murray
Date: 1/12/2018 12:49:00 AM

Thank you Line.

Silent One

Date: 1/11/2018 2:56:00 PM

Great use of the ten words Jean.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Jean Murray
Date: 1/11/2018 3:02:00 PM

Thank you Silent.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/10/2018 11:28:00 AM

This is wonderful Jean! Very impressive you were able to also rhyme with the challenging words! : )

Jean Murray
Date: 1/10/2018 12:06:00 PM

Thank you Connie. This is a favourite type of contest for me. So many prompts.

Juli- Michelle

Date: 1/9/2018 12:38:00 PM

Beautiful, I love this and they rhyming is fantastic! Love, Juli-Michelle

Jean Murray
Date: 1/10/2018 12:13:00 AM

Thank you Juli-Michelle.

Viv Wigley

Date: 1/9/2018 7:13:00 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
Date: 1/9/2018 7:26:00 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

Date: 1/8/2018 6:07:00 PM

wow, not only beautiful but SUCCINCT. VEry well done, Jean. Such beauties this contest is producing.

Jean Murray
Date: 1/8/2018 6:45:00 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

Date: 1/8/2018 3:51:00 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
Date: 1/8/2018 3:56:00 PM

Far from having a menagerie, my ancestral home Vijay. More like the old woman who lived in a shoe.

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/7/2018 8:58:00 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
Date: 1/8/2018 4:57:00 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.

Lu Loo

Date: 1/7/2018 1:52:00 PM

perfection Jean! Good luck, SO will love it, :)-luloo

Jean Murray
Date: 1/7/2018 2:04:00 PM

Hi Laura. Thank you. I hope you're right.

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/7/2018 12:31:00 PM

Well written Jean! This is great :)

Jean Murray
Date: 1/7/2018 12:37:00 PM

Thank you Heidi.

Arturo Michael

Date: 1/7/2018 6:13:00 AM

Love is in the air...or just the memory of it...Love your little poem today...All the best Jean

Jean Murray
Date: 1/7/2018 6:32:00 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.