Michelle Faulkner Poet Ottava rima

Her Rocky Garden

Broken rocky garden, overgrown, torn
Bending her splintered hope, divided pain
Token throwaway cuts, discarded scorn
Spending relief's pennies, enticing rain
Spoken dulcet song, kindness softly born
Tending today's seeds for tomorrow's gain
Still plant optimism in future Mays
Will grant definition to her last days.

6/16/19

For Rima Ottava contest
Sponsor: charles messina

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M. L. Kiser July 22, 2019 at 8:03 AM Rather beautifully penned; I enjoyed this.

Charles Messina July 1, 2019 at 3:27 PM Very nice, Michele. Lovely entry for my contest. Congratulations on your win..hugs Charlie Michelle Faulkner July 1, 2019 at 3:47 PM Much appreciate it, thanks, Charlie!

Andrea Dietrich June 18, 2019 at 3:01 PM Excellently done, Michelle. I am glad that they seem to have restored the poems that went missing and now I can see your poetry! Michelle Faulkner June 21, 2019 at 5:19 PM I am glad the site is back up too, I was going through withdrawal!

Mystic Rose Rose June 17, 2019 at 5:32 AM No greater love then that of your garden whether it be rock or smooth and rich. I love your poetry this morning dear Michelle, have a great day. Thanks for sharing. Michelle Faulkner June 21, 2019 at 5:18 PM So glad for your kind comment, Pixie!

W.A. Cholt June 16, 2019 at 6:28 PM This is a great descriptive poem. Best wishes for the contest. Michelle Faulkner June 21, 2019 at 5:18 PM Thank you, W.A

Gershon Wolf June 16, 2019 at 5:29 PM I like how this poem moves from 'broken' to 'healed.' Nicely done, Michelle. Here's to a heavenly garden. Best wishes, Gershon Michelle Faulkner June 21, 2019 at 5:17 PM Thanks for your input, gw!