Jeffrey Spencer Poet Free verse

Frangipani Delight

Frangipani Delight

Another drab evening in a menagerie of unfit suitors
And here I am, among the mockingbirds, amused and ashamed
This ancestral ritual of confidence and cougars
A pellucid behavior of the blind curves, drunk blame

The twilight long past and now ripples of new
The immature beauties that thrive to infuse
A luscious perfume of frangipani delight
When I showed no response, she took a seat to my right

We talked there for hours and her eyes were so kind
When vermilion lips; stopped talking, touched mine



Contest: 10 Words, 10 Lines
Sponsor: Silent One
1/7/2017

Placed Second

Challenge Words:
Menagerie
Vermilion
Infuse
Mockingbird
Twilight
Frangipani
Luscious
Pellucid
Ancestral
Ripples

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James Inman January 12, 2018 at 1:16 AM A nice exploration of a mundane evening that turns into something special Jeffrey. Jeffrey Spencer January 12, 2018 at 5:19 AM Thank you James! I am glad you liked it. Jeffrey

Susan Ashley January 11, 2018 at 8:04 PM Returning with congratulations, Jeffrey, for your wonderful placement with your lovely poem. ~Susan Jeffrey Spencer January 12, 2018 at 5:17 AM Thanks again Susan! Your kindness is appreciated! Jeffrey

Judith S January 11, 2018 at 7:27 PM Very nicely done Jeffrey!! Congratulations on your Win!! ~Judy Jeffrey Spencer January 11, 2018 at 7:53 PM Thank you Judy!

Line Gauthier January 11, 2018 at 6:00 PM Wonderful twist, Jeffrey. Congrats on your win. Jeffrey Spencer January 11, 2018 at 7:53 PM Thank you Line!

Alexis Y. January 11, 2018 at 4:22 PM Hi Jeffery, I enjoyed your take on the contest theme. You did well with the given words. Congratulations on your 2nd place win:-) Alexis Jeffrey Spencer January 11, 2018 at 7:53 PM Thank you Alexis, I appreciate your comment. Jeffrey

Silent One January 11, 2018 at 2:40 PM Those vermilion lips sounds great... nice use of the ten words.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Jeffrey Spencer January 11, 2018 at 7:52 PM Thanks SO. You're helping me expand my vocabulary!

Susan Ashley January 8, 2018 at 8:22 PM A wonderful weaving of the required words into your beautiful write Jeffrey. Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan Jeffrey Spencer January 11, 2018 at 7:50 PM Thank you Susan.