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Orange Blossoms

The amethyst paeans of hyacinth
crest with a gust of butterflies
on the scent of orange blossoms
cascading to earth like snow flakes.
Blood-red geraniums blazon Spring's birth
not with a pulsing blare,
but the soundless blush
of love's ardent swoon.
Placid jade fronds drape, 
acquiescing to silent bees
emerging from blond snapdragons
as euphoria of being exudes 
from the garden's breathless murmur.

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Christopher Grieves

Date: 12/3/2020 10:04:00 AM

This is so beautiful I could cry!

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 12/3/2020 10:09:00 AM

Thank you for reading, Christopher.

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/27/2019 5:47:00 PM

Such lovely imagery, Dale! A belated congratulations on your past POTD, and your podium win in the contest. Sandra :)

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/27/2019 6:36:00 PM

thank you, Sandra.

John Gondolf

Date: 4/26/2019 7:17:00 AM

Dale, your words paint a beautiful picture of this garden. Congrats on your win. John

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/26/2019 8:15:00 AM

Thanks so much, John.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/26/2019 1:01:00 AM

This is just stunningly beautiful Dale. As you know I already faved it when I first read it. Congratulations on your second placement and for being one spot away from the top of the Best new poems list! xxoo

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/25/2019 9:10:00 AM

Congrats on your win, thanks for entering my contest.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/25/2019 9:11:00 AM

Thank you, Richard.

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/12/2019 8:53:00 PM

I was swept up and away in the colorful array of garden beauty with your breathtaking poem, Dale. Absolutely gorgeous and one to linger over and savor. A fav! Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/13/2019 8:09:00 AM

Thank you so much, Susan.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/12/2019 3:01:00 PM

Congrats on being in the top 100 new poems! Also Congrats on POTD status.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/12/2019 3:55:00 PM

Thank you, Richard.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 4/5/2019 4:56:00 PM

You are the Master of Color imagery, Dale, and this is another perfect example ... just gorgeous! Blessings and congrats on POTD, my friend. Fav-ing this one!

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/5/2019 5:55:00 PM

Thanks so much, Greg.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/3/2019 4:53:00 AM

Beautiful imagery in your verse Dale. Congrats on POTD. Tom.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/3/2019 7:58:00 AM

Thanks, Tom.

Douglas Pederson

Date: 4/3/2019 2:19:00 AM

Rusty and dusty parts but least we have the smarts. congrats on the POTD.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/3/2019 7:58:00 AM

Thanks, Douglas.

Okonkwo Ifeanyichukwu

Date: 4/2/2019 2:07:00 PM

Dale congratulations on your POTD.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/2/2019 2:10:00 PM

Thank you, sir.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/2/2019 1:23:00 PM

- A beautiful poem, Dale :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/2/2019 2:04:00 PM

Thanks you, Anne-Lise.

Arturo Michael

Date: 4/2/2019 11:41:00 AM

...and the perfuming heart of flowers...Congratulations Dale....Lovely poem...

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/2/2019 12:01:00 PM

Thank you, Arturo.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 4/2/2019 9:49:00 AM

Simply beautiful. Your thoughts caress the page with such elegance and grace. Like a Spring Day. :) Congratulations Dale, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/2/2019 9:58:00 AM

Thanks so much, Brandy.

Joseph May

Date: 4/2/2019 9:48:00 AM

Great write Dale..Congrats on POTD

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/2/2019 9:58:00 AM

Thanks, Joseph.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 4/2/2019 9:48:00 AM

Dale, what a beautifully penned poem with gorgeous imagery! Congratulations on POTD!

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/2/2019 9:58:00 AM

Thank you, Tania.

Mike Gentile

Date: 4/2/2019 9:41:00 AM

Congratulations Dale, Such beautiful images to brighten my morning. Lovely !!

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/2/2019 9:46:00 AM

Thank you very much, Mike.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 4/2/2019 9:38:00 AM

How a garden can excite you, especially those last two lines! Congratulations, of course.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/2/2019 9:45:00 AM

Thank you, Sunlight.

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/2/2019 7:33:00 AM

Lovely Dale, congratulations....

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/2/2019 8:10:00 AM

Thanks very much, Charlie.

Winged Warrior

Date: 4/2/2019 7:14:00 AM

Colors to adore...lovely depiction my friend...Congrats!!! on POTD!! Dale...love & light...^WW^...{*J*}

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/2/2019 8:09:00 AM

Thank you, WW.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/2/2019 6:57:00 AM

Excellent in every way--congrats Dale on poem of the day.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/2/2019 8:09:00 AM

Thanks, Vijay!

Lawrence Sharp

Date: 4/2/2019 6:56:00 AM

Excellent, start to finish, but I particularly love that last line. Congratulations on a very well earned POTD.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/2/2019 8:08:00 AM

Thank you, Lawrence.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/2/2019 4:38:00 AM

This gorgeous poem is going straight into my faves Dale. Your poetry leaves one breathless with its beauty! Congratulations on POTD! : )

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/2/2019 8:08:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Connie.

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/1/2019 6:44:00 AM

Visually and aromatically delightful, Dale.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 4/1/2019 8:51:00 AM

Thanks, Line!

Jan Allison

Date: 3/31/2019 5:35:00 PM

your imagery and use of colour are trademark 'dale Gregory Cozart' trademarks I could recognise a poem without your name on! gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous poetry Dale, into my faves:-) hugs jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 3/31/2019 5:39:00 PM

Thanks so much, Jan! It's a pleasure to hear from you.