Richard D Seal Poet Quatern

I Am a Narcissus White

I am a Narcissus (White)

Once, I stole a glance
Upon my petalled like
Saw, they stood no chance
Of matching my delight

I turned from seeking beauty
In natures glory field
The bright, the gaudy, sultry
To none I’d ever yield

Standing by this pond
Reflection I do see
Of the one I’m fond
Me, admiring me

I’ll stand here till I die
Ignore those which I’m kinned
Obsessed with being I
Till perish with the wind.


I chose Narcissus (White)
Its meaning =Selfishness

For Picture Yourself as a Flower Contest
Sponsor; Andrea Dietrich

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Andrea Dietrich March 12, 2019 at 6:56 PM Looking to see when I last responded to this poem. Twas two years ago!! and also noticing this was in a contest of mine that I barely even remember hosting. haha!!

Funom Makama April 28, 2018 at 7:53 AM This is lovely and incredible. Your pen overflow with creativity and wisdom. Wishing to read more of your works...

Andrea Dietrich July 18, 2015 at 8:04 PM Hey, it was great to get a comment on my poem from you and I appreciate what you told me in Soupmail. the heads up! WHERE are your new POEMS??

Afolabi Muideen July 18, 2015 at 4:04 PM Your descriptive swim smoothly in the heart of the readers..........A.M.

Richard Lamoureux July 17, 2015 at 9:25 AM Hi Richard, I enjoyed rereading this one. I hope this greeting finds you well.

Rainbow Promise July 16, 2015 at 4:25 PM Good write. Portrays a clear image of someone "looking" into himself only.

Margaret Franceschini July 14, 2015 at 6:48 PM you write beautifully and your rhyming is perfect. I have just read three of your poems and I am delighted!!

James Tate July 14, 2015 at 3:15 PM Good job on Narcissus White. I wrote one on it but not for the contest.

Ovidiu Bocsa July 14, 2015 at 1:30 PM ”I turned from seeking beauty”:Wonderful Narcissus and the other poems...Now I can count you among those who enchanted me re-telling the famous story: Coelhio,Wilde A.Rau and Richard Bellow. Honoured to know you.

Diane M Quinlan July 14, 2015 at 1:19 PM I AM SO GLAD I WAS CALLED UPON TO READ YOUR WORD WORKS! They especially, this one---maybe because it was the first read....stands out in my mind most! What wonderful imagery you have given throughout all your poems. You have become truly one of my Favourite Souper Poet to read.Thank you for sharing your gift!....didee

Robert Johnson July 14, 2015 at 12:44 PM A beautiful write.

James Lomerson July 14, 2015 at 9:42 AM Great Job.

Harry Horsman July 9, 2015 at 2:29 AM wonderful poetry, very visual, just love this

Afolabi Muideen July 5, 2015 at 3:15 PM what a fabulous write, thanks for shared i enjoyed.....................A.M

Nette Onclaud June 6, 2015 at 5:54 AM good to see you back with this promising rite, richard.. best congrats!

Richard Lamoureux May 30, 2015 at 8:33 AM I am truly impressed with the creativity of this piece Richard. Tops in my book!

Poet Destroyer A May 9, 2015 at 8:31 PM Richard, :) :) :) Congratulations ~LINDA~

Skat A May 9, 2015 at 6:10 PM Nice to see you here. Nice win. An amazing flower to be. Love the meaning. SKAT

Kash Poet May 9, 2015 at 12:15 PM Lovely poem Richard!Congrats on your win.

Jan Allison May 9, 2015 at 5:42 AM Dropping back with my congratulations Ricahrd:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian May 9, 2015 at 3:33 AM Desert Orchid here to congratulate you on making it on Petal's list. A narcissist, are you? Well, it's good to know....

Andrea Dietrich May 9, 2015 at 2:33 AM richard, that was great that you chose Narcissus. You , however, are NOTHING like its meaning! I want you to know that I put this one low for its not actually being a Quatern. gosh, why haven't i seen you around? Suddenly here you are. So glad to see you again, and I really enjoyed the read. Congrats.

Darlene Gifford May 5, 2015 at 9:13 AM A delightful poem about this selfish flower. Reminds me of the wicked witch looking in the mirror and saying "Who's the fairest of them all! Me!" Not the correct wording, of course, but close. Good luck in the contest. Darlene

Jan Allison May 5, 2015 at 1:11 AM Oh I do love this one great personification I think Andrea will love it:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx