Lost Smile


 Seasons changed, and the rose has lost her smile
 In a while, beauty goes
 and now she'll bow in repose
 As summer comes to a close
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Horne Avatar
July 26, 2025 at 5:51 AM
loved this thoughtful write
Dietrich Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I hope this one scored high . So much better than the one I entered in the same contest.. Congrats
Kendrick Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Congratulations on this creative winner. Way to go. Thanks for sharing it with us. Sara K
mysore Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 16, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Back with Congrats!
Miller Avatar
July 16, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Nicely done Joseph, congratulations
Toney Avatar
July 16, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Joseph, congratulations on your win in my Straight One-Rhymed Englyn poetry contest! I enjoyed your thought-provoking poem about change and loss.
May Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Thank you for my placement Mark
Layne Avatar
July 16, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Very eloquent, sad but charming. Congrats, Joseph!
Canerdy Avatar
July 16, 2025 at 7:04 AM
GREAT entry, Joseph~~such effective use of personification! CONGRATS on your well-deserved win. Janice
Dietrich Avatar
June 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Marvelous, Joseph
Vaso Avatar
June 27, 2025 at 12:10 AM
This is simply a very beautiful poem!
Sharma  Avatar
June 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Awwn, this is so melancholic and hued with nostalgia, dear Joseph... I love how you've used metaphor and symbolism here in such an effortless manner and conveyed some deeply vulnerable emotions. All the beautiful things are fleeting, yet they are bound to be reborn in the nature in one way or the other... This poem stirred up some deep thoughts within my heart, thank you for sharing such a gem. Keep writing and shining always ~ loved reading this!
Messina Avatar
June 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Beauty doesn't last forever...unfortunately :( Nicely done, Joseph!
Allison Avatar
June 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I much prefer carnations and orchid plants Joseph! I am not a fan of roses of any sort. hugs jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
June 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We had one red beauty standing tall and glorious for about two weeks! Made me smile! Our lantanas are blooming like crazy!
Goldsmith Avatar
June 26, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I enjoyed reading your "Lost Smile" write. I love roses. Roses you may stay all year for me but summer be gone. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..................
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