Chris Green Poet Free verse

Lingering Within

Lingering within

It sits upon my widow sill,
after all of this time,
the Magnolia bloom you sent
Wilted and shriveled,
once the purest white -
now browned with age
Yet what it is,
is just as beautiful
as what it was

We all age, change
collecting wrinkles and new colors
staring in the mirror 
wondering, where did we go
how could this happen
it was just yesterday we were – young, beautiful

Though as I tenderly hold, lift
this flower I know
it still retains
a hint of fragrance,
that sweet aroma of love,
the essence of that day
and its loveliness remains
as if time has no meaning

We need not look any further
than this alluring scent
to know that a bloom
will forever be as beautiful
as every yesterday 
it was shared
 
You are beautiful -
we are all beautiful
regardless of how time 
has wilted us -
Open your eyes,
find the fragrance
lingering within
yourself


12/26/16

Written for the Beauty in Disguise Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Julia Ward

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Eve Roper January 12, 2017 at 10:46 PM Chris, congratulations on your win Hugs Eve Chris Green January 13, 2017 at 8:07 AM Thank you so very much Eve.

Reason A. Poteet January 11, 2017 at 9:44 AM Wisdom stated profoundly, Congrats, Chris. Chris Green January 11, 2017 at 10:05 AM Thank you so very much for your kind words.

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen January 11, 2017 at 3:06 AM Beautiful and wise, Chris. Congratulations on your win. :) Hugs, Dane Ann Chris Green January 11, 2017 at 8:01 AM Thank you so much Dane Ann.

Alexis Y. January 10, 2017 at 1:24 PM Hi Chris, Congratulations on your fine win:-) Alexis Chris Green January 10, 2017 at 1:29 PM Thank you so very much Alexis.

Charlie Smith January 10, 2017 at 12:59 PM Time should not be a scorecard, just a diary that holds fond memories. Congratulations Chris... Chris Green January 10, 2017 at 1:29 PM Thanks so very much Charlie

Julia Ward January 10, 2017 at 5:02 AM Predicted below in the comments, this became a winner in my contest, Chris. Congratulations! Julia Ward January 10, 2017 at 10:12 AM You are very welcome. Chris Green January 10, 2017 at 8:34 AM Thank you so very much Julia. It was my honor to write something for your contest. I am so thrilled you liked this one.

John Hamilton January 9, 2017 at 8:45 PM Sooo beautifully written Chris, you are without a doubt one of the top love poets on this site. A7 for sure. Chris Green January 10, 2017 at 8:34 AM Thanks so very much John. I am happy you liked this one and feel that way.

Darren White December 27, 2016 at 12:57 AM 7, fav.... As so many of your poems. That aside: the last stanza (in an absolutely stunning poems) really gets me. Little gem, this. I don't care if you win or lose, to me this is just..... Chris Green December 27, 2016 at 7:58 AM Thanks so much Darren, I am thrilled you liked this one so much

Matthew Anish December 26, 2016 at 5:02 PM Inspirational work which is timely because of 2017 approaching. Good luck in the contest! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish Chris Green December 26, 2016 at 5:08 PM Thanks so very much Matthew for your kind words. I appreciate your visit today.

Nette Onclaud December 26, 2016 at 3:34 PM eternal as the grace of a being's essence forever aglow... what gem of a poem, chris, ohhh!... hugggs Chris Green December 26, 2016 at 3:39 PM My favorite kind of hugggs. :) Thank you so much my sweet friend. Your nice comments are always a friendly hug to me.

Arthur Vaso December 26, 2016 at 3:17 PM This poem will never wilt, pure beautiful majestic prose, this is already a winner in my eyes! and another Fav! Chris Green December 26, 2016 at 3:30 PM Thanks so much Arthur for your kind and encouraging comments on my poetry. I am so happy you liked this one.

Connie Marcum Wong December 26, 2016 at 2:45 PM Your poem is a reflection of the inner beauty in all of us. As you share in this beautiful poem that there is no time when memory comes into play....we are all timeless. I really love the way you write Chris. Bravo! 7 ; ) Chris Green December 26, 2016 at 3:29 PM Thank you so very much Connie, what a nice thing to say. I appreciate your kindness and I am thrilled you liked this poem. Your comments mean so much to me.

Alexis Y. December 26, 2016 at 2:19 PM WoW! Chris, you caputured of essense of true beauty very well. As I read and ponder this well written write"Timeless Beauty" comes to mind. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. A without a doubt seven and a fav:-) Alexis Chris Green December 26, 2016 at 2:23 PM Thank you again and again and again, Alexis. You bring the biggest smile to my face when you stop by to visit. I am humbled by your words and thrilled by the kind words you always leave for me to find.

Anne-Lise Andresen December 26, 2016 at 2:11 PM - Age and wrinkles's just something that hangs on the outside - What is important is to live a life filled with love, curiosity, creativity and enjoy the life ... time passes much too fast to weep over their own mirror image - A lovely poem that quite sure get a winning place in the contest ... good luck, Chris - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Chris Green December 26, 2016 at 2:22 PM Thanks so very much Anne-Lise and you are absolutely correct. There will always be something beautiful to find if we just take the time to enjoy life for all that it offers.

Charmaine Chircop December 26, 2016 at 1:42 PM Time has no meaning when there is love,and when a magnolia blooms upon a windowsill...It will be there forever,when it wilts ,its presence remains as if it was never gone. A fave...This poem carries so much meaning. Chris Green December 26, 2016 at 1:47 PM I am happy you liked this one Charmaine. We are all beautiful inside, even when we don't feel that way.

Deborah Burch December 26, 2016 at 1:28 PM *tear* I love allegorical writes!! So many Treasures. Love this, Chris!! Well done my friend, well done!! Big Hugggs:) Deb Best wishes for the contest!! Chris Green December 26, 2016 at 1:38 PM Thanks my friend, I appreciate all of the kindness you show me. I am happy you liked this one.