John Lawless Poet Free verse

October Rose

She stands
alone in her defiance
a late bloomer
cold rain shimmering
on her longing
to be
fulfilled.


©10/27/2019

Writing Challenge, October, 2019 – Flower or Flowers
Sponsor, Dear Heart – Wiishkobi Ode

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Constance La France November 3, 2019 at 1:23 PM John congratulations on your placement in my writing challenge!

Jan Allison November 1, 2019 at 5:57 PM short and sweet John, many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen November 1, 2019 at 2:38 PM - John, congratulations on your beautiful poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Brenda Chiri November 1, 2019 at 9:09 AM John congrats on your placement!;)

Regina Mcintosh October 27, 2019 at 10:21 PM Excellent write, John. Bless you, Gina

Darlene De Beaulieu October 27, 2019 at 5:59 PM Hello John Lawless, this sounds like a beautiful October rose. Have a nice evening my friend.

Silent One October 27, 2019 at 4:12 PM I have a few of these...Temperatures are milder, so they bloom for longer....

Sandra Adams October 27, 2019 at 12:55 PM this is beautiful....short but profound... best wishes in the contest John :) hugs