In the Rose Garden

The intoxicating scent of roses 
Each single one caressed and moonlit kissed 
Gazing up at mirroring star poses
Silently waiting for the morning mist

Perched under honey sweetness of moonlight
As its warm caress cloaks the pair farewell
Turtledoves cuddle and nuzzle all night
Enamored under a crystal moon’s spell

Grateful for this evening's blessed twilight
Reverent I walk through God's creation
Peace and paradise on this wondrous night
Knowing this may be my last ovation

Sweet rose petal caressed nigh my demise 
I'm ready, Lord, I've said all my goodbyes



AP: 3rd place 2021, Honorable Mention 2021

Submitted on May 17, 2020 for contest BRIAN'S CHOICE H sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 3RD
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Coulstock Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 9:38 AM
This is really lovely,Line.Your imagery is very compelling and it was a joy to read.Good luck with the contest,but whatever happens it is a favourite for me please. June x
Gauthier Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 10:44 AM
Thank you so much, Sylvia, for your lovely visit and comment. Most appreciated.
Dietrich Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 3:43 PM
This is amazing for its imagery, Line. I am seeing lots of inspiring rose sonnets. Very well done.
Gauthier Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 6:36 PM
Thank you, Andrea, for your most appreciated visit and comment.
Faulkner Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 1:02 PM
Oh the last couplet just grabbed my heart, such a graceful sonnet!
Gauthier Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 6:37 PM
Thank you so much, Michelle. Most appreciated.
Krutsinger Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 11:58 AM
The words kissed my heart, and made me linger in the garden for a second,Line. Well done, a gorgeous missive.
Gauthier Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 6:37 PM
Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Caren.
Sands Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 11:55 AM
A beautiful and peaceful poem Line :)
Gauthier Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 6:37 PM
Thank you, Heidi. Most appreciated.
Smith Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 10:24 AM
Good one Line, best wishes in the contest...
Gauthier Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 10:30 AM
Thank you, Charlie. Most appreciated.
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