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My Flower-Blest Testimony

Exuding purity, while honour bestowing “Sampaguita” I am, my country’s national flower Jasminum sambac --- such is my scientific name beautifully functional with my fragrance oozing through a branded perfume. With my God-endowed economic potential I’m sought to provide livelihood opportunities since leis and garlands produced out of my being help build-up entrepreneurs in our community as well as growers, showing resilience and patience. Modesty aside, I’m an inspiration to many artists: poets exalt my sublime scent and accolade-granting petals sculptors have me accentuated, like in my ceremonial torch feature singers express serenade-lyrics, comparing me to a virgin painters exhibit my adornment impact. Symbolizing graceful simplicity and sacredness my optimization is offered to the Almighty Who blesses fully my sweet existence beyond survival bliss as I yield to Him my all, while worshipping Him with my biblical fellow flowers, rose of Sharon, and lily of the valleys.*
*Song of Solomon 2:1 I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. February 2, 2021 Chosen image: "If I were a flower..." 1st place, "If I Were A (Flower)? Poetry Contest Sponsored by Mystic Rose Rose; judged on 2/4/2021.

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Date: 2/8/2021 6:16:00 AM
BIG congrats on your well earned first place Beata. Enjoyed the inspiration and grace of your poem.
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Date: 2/4/2021 4:35:00 PM
This is a masterpiece dear Beata! Congratulations on your TOP win with this exquisite write. I love sampaguita, too...During my 1st day in grade school my grandma put sampaguita petals on my bath...This poem brought a happy nostalgic tears into my eyes.I wish this could find a special space in one of the literature books in PhilippineLiterature.A Fave for me..
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Date: 2/4/2021 1:49:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. A beautiful story/write and flower. Love your line, "with my biblical fellow flowers, rose of Sharon, and lily of the valleys." All beautiful flowers. Enjoy your win/day with blessings..................
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Date: 2/4/2021 1:36:00 PM
Very poetic for the aesthetic Beata, absolutely deserves 1st place, something for everyone in this poem, no mean achievement, congratulations, cheers David
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Date: 2/4/2021 12:45:00 PM
I was deeply touched by the experience of knowing your flower. You gave it sweet existence and made it come to life for me. Thank you for joining my contest . Congrats on your 1st place win. Loved it.
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Date: 2/2/2021 2:59:00 AM
Lovely writing... I enjoyed and wish you a win. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina
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