Jasmine

As time of day draws near 
     It becomes very clear
That you become your 
     Loveliest in cool of night.
When twilight disappears
     And the silver moon 
Begins her stealthy climb

The humid tropic eve coaxes 
     You to slowly bloom....
Then in that evening air I
     Become quite aware of 
Your heady sweet perfume.
     In the pale moon light I 
View skin that's snowy bright

Like the flowers milky white 
     In the evening as they bloom.
Your beauty radiates in the dark
     As you stand there in elegance
And grace, I can see about 
     Your lovely face, it's time for 
You to get some sleep. 

You retire in sweet repose
     As Jasmine's petit petals close.
When lovers say good-night
     And darkness turns to light,
It will be for you, my love, I weep.

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A sexy surreal - Poetry Contest
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 6/27/2019 9:47:00 PM
Lovely Connie. This is one of my favorite flowers...I have it planted next to my pool so I can smell the heady fragrance when I take a midnight swim to cool off.
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/28/2019 1:09:00 AM
That sounds wonderful Jeanne. Thank you. : ) xxoo
Date: 6/27/2019 11:46:00 AM
Nicely done, Connie-- personification is not as east to pull of as people think--congrats on yr win!
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Date: 6/27/2019 11:03:00 AM
Congratulations Connie. Wonderful entry. Love, Joyce
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Date: 6/26/2019 7:51:00 PM
Tender beauty tiptoes through every poetic line of your delicately expressed poem, Connie. Your potent pen easily captivated me with this gorgeous gem. A thrill for the imagination and senses. Congratulations on your wonderful win with your inspiring write. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 6/28/2019 1:10:00 AM
You leave such lovely comments Susan. Thank you very much. : ) xxoo
Date: 6/24/2019 11:10:00 PM
Lovely and touching, Connie. Congrats on your top win.
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Date: 6/24/2019 4:46:00 PM
Don't recall seeing this lovely poem--it was before I joined Soup. Congrats on your #1 win, Connie..I enjoyed the scent of this poem.
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Date: 6/24/2019 4:58:00 PM
Thank you very much Vijay. We have a Jasmine Bush both in front and back yard and summer nights the scent is heavenly! : ) xxoo
Date: 6/14/2017 10:08:00 PM
Sweet Connie...a tender write. Congrats on your placement in the contest.
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Date: 6/17/2017 4:30:00 PM
Thank you very much Carol, so nice to hear from you. : )
Date: 6/13/2017 7:01:00 PM
I thoroughly enjoyed the rhythmic flow of your picturesque piece!!! Congrats Connie, for your placement in the contest!!! ;-)
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Date: 6/14/2017 7:20:00 AM
Thank you Teddy. I have Jasmine growing front and back of my house and in summer the scent is heavenly. : )
Date: 6/13/2017 10:21:00 AM
Congrats Connie :) I also love the smell of Jasmine blooming in the night.... beautiful !
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Date: 6/12/2017 12:32:00 PM
Wow Connie - beautiful wording! This one flows so effortless and creates gorgeous imagery.. congrats.
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Date: 6/12/2017 12:23:00 PM
Lovely, lovely, lovely! Congratulations on your win, dear Connie! Well-deserved! Hugs. Pandita
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Date: 6/13/2017 4:42:00 AM
I am happy you liked this Pandita. Thank you very much. : )
Date: 6/12/2017 6:31:00 AM
Beautiful write Connie...Congrats on your win
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Date: 6/13/2017 4:41:00 AM
Thank you Joseph. I appreciate your support. : )
Date: 2/21/2017 9:19:00 PM
This is beautiful Connie. You write of nature with such care and respect and this one really showcases your talent. This is glorious in imagery and so tender are your words, you bring their beauty to life. Gorgeous writing, a joy to read, a fave :-) blessings, lynn
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Date: 2/22/2017 4:13:00 AM
How very sweet of you to fave this poem Lynn. I so appreciate your lovely comments on this poem. I am ill right now, so have not been online. I hope to return soon. Blessings and many thanks my friend. ; )
Date: 10/8/2016 4:39:00 AM
Absolutely gorgeous write! I am a great fan of your writing, Connie. Love the imagery, and deep intelligence, touching the living spirit behind the subject making me feel and think outside my own set borders of experience. Brava!
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Date: 10/9/2016 12:10:00 PM
Thank you very much for this lovely insightful comment Joe. I am a fan of your poetry as well. Blessings, Connie ; )
Date: 9/15/2016 10:52:00 AM
I love this type of poem and have a few but I could not think of anything for this contest. You've done it superbly. A lovely write.
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Date: 9/15/2016 3:01:00 PM
I feel honored James. Thank you very much for this lovely comment. ; )
Date: 9/15/2016 4:24:00 AM
"Like the flowers milky white, in the evening as they bloom"... what a sight to behold. Congrats on your win Connie
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Date: 9/15/2016 2:59:00 PM
Sizwe, thank you for such a lovely comment! ; )
Date: 9/14/2016 9:44:00 PM
Such a lovely tribute to a beautiful flower, Connie. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 9/14/2016 11:07:00 PM
Thank you very much Sandra. Yours was very beautiful. ; )
Date: 9/14/2016 7:43:00 PM
One can almost smell the fragrance while reading this beauty!! Lovely work, Connie!! Congratulations on your high marks!
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Date: 9/14/2016 11:02:00 PM
Thank you very much Carrie. There were so many wonderful entries. I enjoyed reading every one! ; )
Date: 9/14/2016 12:59:00 PM
beautifully written lovely Connie :) I love the last line :) congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
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Date: 9/14/2016 4:19:00 PM
You very much Luloo. There were so many outstanding entries in this contest I can't believe my poem placed so high. I have Jasmine growing in my yard my husband planted just for me, and it is part of my love life with my husband, so this means a lot to me. ; )
Date: 9/14/2016 12:28:00 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Connie:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 9/14/2016 4:27:00 PM
You very much Jan. I adored yours too! : )
Date: 9/14/2016 12:27:00 PM
Wow, this is such a beautiful poem, Connie. Congrats on your win. Hugs, Afzal :~)
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Date: 9/14/2016 11:08:00 PM
Thank you Afzal. I enjoyed reading your wonderful entry. ; )
Date: 9/6/2016 10:18:00 PM
wow, Connie. this is amazing!! Probably one of the best I have seen in this contest. you have been on a roll lately, Keep it up. This was one of the four flower names I had considered for MY flower poem!! Another one was Marigold! But I settled on Leilani.
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Date: 9/14/2016 4:21:00 PM
Leilani, my daughter's middle name, as she is part Hawaiian. Thanks a lot Andrea, i appreciate your supportive comment. Cheers, Connie ; )
Date: 9/6/2016 4:27:00 AM
Very beautiful, Connie:) Hope this wins:) I love jasmines too:) A 7:)
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Date: 9/14/2016 4:26:00 PM
Thank you Jo, so much. I just saw my placement in this contest and was thrilled. I'm glad you like this poem. Cheers, Connie ; )
Date: 9/4/2016 11:33:00 AM
This poem is amazing, Connie. My best wishes.
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Date: 9/14/2016 4:22:00 PM
I adored your entry Afzal. Thank you so much my friend! ; )
Date: 9/3/2016 10:03:00 PM
What a lovely poem, Connie! I chose to read this one because Jasmine is my favorite fragrance. I'm wondering ... do you have a Jamine plant in your yard? If so, lucky you. I always wanted one.
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Date: 9/4/2016 12:07:00 AM
Yes, my husband knows I love the scent so he planted one in the front and back yard. Night blooming Jasmine wafts through the air on warm nights and it is heavenly. Thank you for you nice comment Carole. ; )
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