Ill-Timed

My hybrid beauty, Sutter's Gold
Your scent so sweet, your colors bold

There could not be a fairer rose.
Most perfect petals now are those.

Your leaves are green and fresh, unbitten.
You follow every rose rule written.

You are your perfect best today
With the rose show still three weeks away!

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With the rose show still three weeks away
You are your perfect best today.

You follow every rose rule written,
Your leaves are green and fresh, unbitten.

Most perfect petals now are those.
There could not be a fairer rose.

Your scent so sweet, your colors bold,
My hybrid beauty, Sutter's Gold.


      For Matt Caliri's " Write a Backwards Poem" Contest won 3rd place

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Date: 6/27/2011 10:47:00 PM
This sure was a winner Joyce. Many congrats for this top win.
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Date: 6/27/2011 3:42:00 PM
now this one I can understand in light of the contest name and you did a bang up job of it Joyce! Congratulations on the # one in my book. nicely done and you followed "every rule written" : )
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Date: 6/27/2011 10:42:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Matt's "Backwards Poem" contest Joyce. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/27/2011 10:39:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Chris's "Backwards Poem" contest Joyce. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/26/2011 11:03:00 AM
I can just imagine this beauty in my mind, Joyce :) I enjoyed reading your poem both ways and I can just imagine how thrilling it is to be in a garden show :) Super congrats on your win :D
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Date: 6/26/2011 8:01:00 AM
I can picture this lovely rose in your garden, Joyce! It must be as lovely as your poem! Congratulations!
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Date: 6/25/2011 10:56:00 PM
amazing, well done with my best CONGRATS, joyce! :) huggs
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Date: 6/25/2011 3:43:00 PM
Congrats on your 3rd place finish in my contest! Sorry for the delay.
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Date: 5/4/2011 7:21:00 AM
A fine piece of poetry in its own right...extra points for the "Backwards" structure! Kind regards, Robert.
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Date: 5/2/2011 11:20:00 AM
very refreshing piece of beautiful poetry.
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Date: 5/2/2011 10:38:00 AM
Another nice one Joyce. You just keep on keeping on. Good one. Charles
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Date: 5/2/2011 10:31:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today Joyce. I hope you have a week filled with good health, love, and much inspiration. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/2/2011 5:21:00 AM
I'd love to see those roses, Joyce. Beautiful description! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/2/2011 12:06:00 AM
a graceful piece , joyce.. this is the forward -backwards poem so neatly-laden! best winning wishes! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 5/1/2011 7:46:00 PM
Nice poem with beautiful rimes, Joyce. It has a sweetness i enjoyed.
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Date: 5/1/2011 7:13:00 PM
Nicely done, Joyce. Good luck in the contest. I'm rooting for you. ^__^
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