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Once

Once plucked it ceased being a Rose... once the last petal fell the masquerade ended.

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Vladislav Raven

Date: 10/27/2018 9:18:00 AM

Hi Richard, this is a strong and deep, but then, sometimes I don't look for meaning and just take the words as they are. I just want to look at this one simply for it is beautiful in its sadness. A creative write Richard. A fave. Have a wonderful Saturday. Your friend always....Mike.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/27/2018 9:20:00 AM

Thanks Mike, you too.

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/10/2018 2:39:00 PM

that could mean so much if read between the lines, searched for deeper meaning, sipped slowly like a wine to taste the full flavor. it is deep.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/23/2018 12:49:00 PM

Ahh!! Sad.. If only, whatever this metaphor is representing could last forever. Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/15/2018 4:44:00 AM

Awww...sad. There is deep meaning in this...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/15/2018 8:49:00 AM

Thanks Eileen.

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/10/2018 5:50:00 PM

oh this is lovely, does get the imagination going though.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/11/2018 8:54:00 AM

Thanks Harry.

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/10/2018 8:22:00 AM

WoW! Richard, This is such a profound and powerful one-liner. I found it to be thought provoking as well:-) Alexis

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/10/2018 8:35:00 AM

Thanks Alexis.

Carole Duet

Date: 1/10/2018 2:05:00 AM

This little poem seems very symbolic to me, Richard, but I shan't say what I think except that I think it's very clever. ;)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/10/2018 8:15:00 AM

Now you have my curiosity up. Do tell, send me a soup mail. :0)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/9/2018 12:39:00 PM

About your monoku, nothing remains the same once it's touched or tainted, (plucked) So much beauty in every rose, before it's purged for the taking. However, as for me, I find rare beauty in each petal that falls, a very great write. always ~LINDA~

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/9/2018 1:51:00 PM

So great to have you back Linda.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/9/2018 12:27:00 PM

Thank you for the many visits on my poetry, while I was out... ;) I am looking forward in my own return... LOL,,, did that sound conceited? Hugs~ LINDA

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/9/2018 1:50:00 PM

You are looking forward to returning so that you can reconnect with people, that is not conceited at all.;0) Hugs back to you.

Lu Loo

Date: 1/9/2018 7:58:00 AM

I'm so glad I visited you today dear Richard, great monoku : )-luloo

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/9/2018 8:13:00 AM

Thanks J-luloo.

Silent One

Date: 1/9/2018 6:24:00 AM

Very deep...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/9/2018 8:13:00 AM

Thanks Silent.

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/8/2018 8:46:00 PM

Strong message superbly delivered. Congrats, Richard.

Judith S

Date: 1/8/2018 3:21:00 PM

That is very sad Richard. Perhaps the petals could be lovingly collected and continue on with purpose as potpourri. But then ... it wouldn't be a beautifully sad monoku ;)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/8/2018 4:24:00 PM

Thanks Judith.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/8/2018 12:21:00 PM

A potent poem...precious words, Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/8/2018 12:55:00 PM

Thanks Vijay.