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Amaranthus weeps in Summer's first burning. Tears hang suspended from a fracturing heart. Lost vermillion dreams leave memories churning, scarlet seeping from the wound of Cupid's dart. Mourning can heal and be a time of learning, to once again partake of love's crimson art. And yet he cannot for from Spring's first seeding he is destined to live as Love Lies Bleeding. 7/5/17

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Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/8/2017 8:58:00 AM

Dale, this is is so lovely and moving! Congrats on your win. Janice

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 7/8/2017 9:05:00 AM

Thanks very much, Janice. I'm glad you liked it.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 7/3/2017 8:51:00 PM

Extraordinary write, Dale - this is going on my fav list as well. "Amaranthine" is one of my favorite words, and few know the story behind it. I also have three bleeding heart bushes around my house, and they are special to me. Love the dark edge to this as well ... nice work!

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 7/3/2017 10:53:00 AM

So romantically creative this Rispetto poem be, Dale. Beautiful write. Love and more love to you and yours.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 7/3/2017 11:00:00 AM

Thanks, Freddie. This was my first try at the form.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/3/2017 9:12:00 AM

A lovely Rispetto! Love the first line!

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 7/3/2017 9:15:00 AM

Thanks very much, Kim.

Dean Wood

Date: 7/3/2017 8:58:00 AM

Another beautiful poem. I am in awe. - Dean

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 7/3/2017 9:14:00 AM

Thanks, Dean!

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/2/2017 11:53:00 AM

Nicely penned, Dale. Very descriptive. Good luck!

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 7/2/2017 11:57:00 AM

Thanks a lot, Daniel.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 7/1/2017 10:29:00 PM

Nice contest entry, keep them coming! Light & Love

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 7/2/2017 11:57:00 AM

Thanks, Debbie!

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/1/2017 4:48:00 PM

Wow Dale, this is so moving ! Very well done :)

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 7/1/2017 4:52:00 PM

Thanks, Heidi! First Rispetto and I enjoyed it.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/1/2017 12:48:00 PM

wow Dale you pulled me in with the title as it's one of my favourite Elton John tracks - having googled the flower your description and personification is superb:-) hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 7/1/2017 6:37:00 PM

As I type the DJ on Manx radio is playing me funeral for a friend and love lies bleeding!:-) If you don't know the track its very powerful music:-) hugs Jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 7/1/2017 12:54:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. My first stab at this form.