Joanna Daniel Poet Rhyme

Japanese Lantern

I see a Japanese lantern,
With gossamer petals, she grows,
Crafted in intricate pattern,
She gives a magnificent pose,
Striking red and dressed in fringes,
She inspires with bleeding tinges.


08.03.2021


For Line Gauthier's "Bite Size Poem No 16" contest

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Caren Krutsinger August 16, 2021 at 9:37 AM I have heard of them, not sure I have ever seen them, but now I can visualize a Japanese lantern.

Kim Merryman August 10, 2021 at 7:50 PM A beautiful poem, Jo! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Paula Goldsmith August 10, 2021 at 9:19 AM Congratulations on your win. What a beautiful write and flower. Have a blessed day with your win...............

Gary Radice August 9, 2021 at 12:53 PM I'm with Malabika on this one; I had never heard of this flower before - and what a great way to find out about it. Great poem Jo. Cheers - Gary

Malabika Ray Choudhury August 5, 2021 at 1:31 PM Wow! So beautiful! The flower, the picture, and the poem! I didn’t know there is a flower with that name! Enchanting! BW ~ Mala

Anne-Lise Andresen August 3, 2021 at 3:30 AM - A beautiful flower and a beautiful poem, Jo :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Victor Buhagiar August 3, 2021 at 1:43 AM I knew this is from the hibiscus family, a Japanese lantern. Lovely. Hugs.

Christuraj Alex August 3, 2021 at 1:12 AM In fact, I do not know one. But your illustration makes it alive in my mind. Wish you all the best. Joanna Daniel August 3, 2021 at 10:21 PM The one in our house looks far more beautiful, but I couldn't upload its picture here...