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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

Date: 3/12/2019 6:56:00 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

Date: 4/28/2018 7:53:00 AM

This is lovely and incredible. Your pen overflow with creativity and wisdom. Wishing to read more of your works...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/18/2015 8:04:00 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

Date: 7/18/2015 4:04:00 PM

Your descriptive swim smoothly in the heart of the readers..........A.M.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/17/2015 9:25:00 AM

Hi Richard, I enjoyed rereading this one. I hope this greeting finds you well.

Rainbow Promise

Date: 7/16/2015 4:25:00 PM

Good write. Portrays a clear image of someone "looking" into himself only.

Margaret Franceschini

Date: 7/14/2015 6:48:00 PM

you write beautifully and your rhyming is perfect. I have just read three of your poems and I am delighted!!

James Tate

Date: 7/14/2015 3:15:00 PM

Good job on Narcissus White. I wrote one on it but not for the contest.

Ovidiu Bocsa

Date: 7/14/2015 1:30:00 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

Date: 7/14/2015 1:19:00 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

Date: 7/14/2015 12:44:00 PM

A beautiful write.

James Lomerson

Date: 7/14/2015 9:42:00 AM

Great Job.

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/9/2015 2:29:00 AM

wonderful poetry, very visual, just love this

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 7/5/2015 3:15:00 PM

what a fabulous write, thanks for shared i enjoyed.....................A.M

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/6/2015 5:54:00 AM

good to see you back with this promising rite, richard.. best congrats!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/30/2015 8:33:00 AM

I am truly impressed with the creativity of this piece Richard. Tops in my book!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/9/2015 8:31:00 PM

Richard, :) :) :) Congratulations ~LINDA~

Skat A

Date: 5/9/2015 6:10:00 PM

Nice to see you here. Nice win. An amazing flower to be. Love the meaning. SKAT

Kash Poet

Date: 5/9/2015 12:15:00 PM

Lovely poem Richard!Congrats on your win.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/9/2015 5:42:00 AM

Dropping back with my congratulations Ricahrd:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/9/2015 3:33:00 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

Date: 5/9/2015 2:33:00 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

Date: 5/5/2015 9:13:00 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

Date: 5/5/2015 1:11:00 AM

Oh I do love this one great personification I think Andrea will love it:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx