'love - Like a Flower'

Love
tiptoe
and appear
out of the blue,
mystery to some
but others embrace it
happiness not guaranteed
instead of enjoying the voyage,
we focus more on the conclusion
before it has a chance to bloom, it dies…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Falotico Avatar
January 25, 2011 at 2:20 PM
Great write from the heart my dear with such nice clear meanings.. well done love your mind and "'' well I leave that one alone lol...luv Michael
Fraser Avatar
January 25, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Sadly love can die before it's had a chance to bloom. Even if it's evergreen it can even fade. Enjoyable poetry Wilma....:)
K. Avatar
January 25, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Missy I am loving your metaphor on love here-- so very true and you amaze me with your talent-- I think you are getting the hang of etheree very well :) kudos to you! and thanks for liking my diamond rain-- now I wish there was a pot of gold at the end of that rainbow-- or would that be diamonds? & aaack! I said an hour-- that is translating to X hours now-- hahahaa HELpppppppp ok gotta go to sleep O_o seriously. see what non-addict me has turned into??? hugs
Dietrich Avatar
January 25, 2011 at 7:03 AM
wow, another great poem from you that I missed. Yes, you really do seem to like the etheree form as well! YOu do very well with it, Wilma. And I still like the way you made your expecations poem focus on love. WEll, today I vow to be "on time" for work. So just a few more poets to reply to and I'm outta here. LUv, Andrea
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January 24, 2011 at 10:47 AM
This is such a wise perspective on love, Wilma, and your use of a "flower" as a simile is quite creative. There are no guarantees that new love wil last, so I'll heed your advice and try to enjoy the voyage more. There is someone I'm interested in now, Wilma. But I have to take care of business in Tallahassee this week before I can really get to know him. Your poetry and your friendship are like bright rays shining on my life. Love you, Carolyn
Wilson Avatar
January 24, 2011 at 6:16 AM
this was really good Wilma..i liked it so much..love,Deb
Mannan Avatar
January 24, 2011 at 5:45 AM
So true my friend, so true. You have beautifully said it.
Sweetheart Avatar
January 24, 2011 at 5:21 AM
Wise emotional words Wilma dear friend.. love tiptoes.. what a great visual.. and your last line is quite priceless luv..
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