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Fragile Is Life

fragile
the tiny egg
laid on a milkweed leaf
devoured by a hungry lizard
 deprived of becoming
a butterfly
Life ends

fragile
the butterfly
sipping from a pink rose
becomes the feast for a sparrow
 Monarch devoured in flight
That's the law of
Nature

fragile
the rose petals
cut for a crystal vase
withered and brittle, they tumble
sweet fragrance lingers on
 their heads drooping
in death

fragile
the crystal vase
lies shattered on the tiles
thrown by the heart that was betrayed
prismed shards in sunlight
will hold bouquets
no more

fragile
the heart betrayed
broken from a lost love
aching for what was beautiful
but has fallen apart
emotional
turmoil

fragile
the thing called love
oft' claims us by surprise
lifting us to great zenith height
then drops us in free fall
A risk we take
for love



June 4th, 2021
Heptastich Contest
Sponsor: William Kekaula

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Kim Merryman

Date: 6/12/2021 2:11:00 PM

Jenna, I love how you progressed bit by bit, telling the story - building to its climax. Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/9/2021 9:08:00 AM

Wonderfully crafted Jenna. Each stanza flows to the next building on your "fragile," yet melancholy, theme. Congratulations on your win.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 6/9/2021 4:16:00 AM

Marvelously crafted piece, Jenna:-) Heartiest congratulations on your win!

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/9/2021 8:41:00 AM

I truly appreciate your kind thoughts, Edward.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/9/2021 3:31:00 AM

Though poignant very powerful. Congratulations!

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/9/2021 8:41:00 AM

Thank you Christuraj.

Beata Agustin

Date: 6/9/2021 1:37:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... picturesque, poignant, praiseworthy piece. God bless you.

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/9/2021 1:50:00 AM

Thanks so very much for your thoughts, Beata.

Hilo Poet

Date: 6/8/2021 11:18:00 PM

OMGoodness, seeing the names to associate witty poems, (SORRY, I rec'd a msg of Jan's blog at the time of my commentary, 'lost in translation') Jenna, absolutely exhilarating when it emphasizes my smile, superbly well-done, I am grateful for your participation and my compliments on your placement my friend, Aloha!

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/9/2021 8:41:00 AM

It's ok, William. Thank you very much.

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/9/2021 1:50:00 AM

It's Jenna, and I believe Jo was tops on your winner's list. Thank you for placing my lines, William.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/5/2021 9:18:00 PM

This is woven so beautifully, Jenna. The fragility of life and all its elements so gracefully penned. See this one in the winner's circle. Pleasant Pathways, Gershon

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/9/2021 1:49:00 AM

Good morning, Gershon, and thank you for your wonderful thoughts. 5th place, but it's on the list.

Laura Leiser

Date: 6/5/2021 3:12:00 PM

Lovely transitions as your poetic pen sweeps through soulful interpretations of fragile…very beautiful! :)

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/9/2021 1:48:00 AM

Thank you for such encouraging remarks, Laura. I appreciate them very much.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/4/2021 9:27:00 AM

wow simply exquisite the imagery is amazing Jenna i particularly like the 4th stanza, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/7/2021 4:40:00 AM

Thank you for pointing out something you especially like, Jan.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/4/2021 8:00:00 AM

Superb writing in an exquisite form. I wish you success in the contest, Jenna. You are so deserving!

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/4/2021 8:17:00 AM

I am grateful for your supportive comments, Milt. Thank you very much.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/4/2021 7:34:00 AM

Its only when you stand back and look at everything in life that you realise how fragile everything is, I agree with Victor, you've given us six poems not one. Good luck in the heptastich contest Jenna and hope you have a lovely weekend full of sunshine. Tom

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/4/2021 8:15:00 AM

This past year certainly has opened our eyes to the fragility of life and everything we've long taken for granted. Thank you, Tom.