From Ashes Beauty Is Formed

She wakes in a half dream, In ash-green and crimson Flower etch print gown. A natural olive cream tint To her complexion. Flawless is her love In a world of imperfection. Her head bent down Full of tangle brown And blond waves, With arms outstretched. Richness through Lent. Spiritually filled. Spiritually led. Wisps of obscure doves’ Flicker and scatter, Contrariwise And rise upwards The ash-green sky; Chasing away The ill-spoiled yoke. Giving way To quench The thirst of pure Love. From ashes, Beauty is formed from the sowing. 4/13/2020

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Date: 9/20/2023 7:58:00 PM
Glad I found this! Lent is a wonderful season for reflection and re-alignment. Love the line "Richness through Lent". Please do more Eve :)
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Date: 5/12/2020 2:53:00 PM
HelloEve Roper, I felt the over all the way through this poem. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Date: 4/20/2020 10:48:00 PM
Magnificent portrait in poem's praise. The palms of last year returned to serve a higher purpose. -Richard
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Date: 4/14/2020 12:06:00 AM
I love the 'Ash-green sky, and this is truly an amazing poem, Eve...
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Date: 4/13/2020 10:48:00 PM
I love your beautiful poem and picture, Eve. Captivating!
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Date: 4/13/2020 10:03:00 PM
A great win, poem and picture. Have a wonderful week.........
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Date: 4/13/2020 7:24:00 PM
What a beautiful picture!
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Date: 4/13/2020 5:37:00 PM
your beautiful words capture so well the illustration I see in front of me. Wonderful, Eve.
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Date: 4/13/2020 7:22:00 AM
A poetic painting with heavenly hues dearest, Eve! Hugs xxx
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Date: 4/13/2020 4:13:00 AM
Er, Wow!! A truly lovely poem, Eve...and the beautiful picture compliments perfectly. This enchanting prose is right out of the top drawer -- love it! My very best regards. :) john
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