Ann Peck Poet Personification

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for "You're A Flower in My Garden 8 to 12 lines poetry contest"

by Tania Kitchin

Pansy

When a seedling, handsome wind caught my eye
and together we flew with the birds
Then, suddenly, I tumbled from the sky
found myself in a land of rows in thirds.

Other seedlings lived there and asked my name
Bashfully, I answered, "I don't know it!”
Then you're undoubtedly a weed—for shame!
I just knew I would never outgrow it

one day, wearing silk petals, I awoke
like magic,, I was lovely. quite fancy
The queen I became by masterful stroke
and I'm now known by the name of Pansy

First Place!

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Paula Goldsmith March 18, 2024 at 9:20 AM Back with congratulation on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "Pansy" write again. I love this pretty flower. Have a wonderful day writing away................. Ann Peck March 25, 2024 at 2:39 PM So nice to hear from you, Paula! Thank you!

Tania Kitchin March 17, 2024 at 2:24 PM Ann, congratulations on your winning placement with your splendid poem! Ann Peck March 25, 2024 at 2:14 PM Thank you so much, Tania!

Andrea Dietrich March 14, 2024 at 8:42 AM I love how imaginatively you told the tale of your origin, and so cool how you rhymed pansy with fancy. Great job Ann Peck March 25, 2024 at 2:21 PM Thank you, Andrea! I've never been able to grow pansies outside because of the heat even in the shade.

Michelle Faulkner March 9, 2024 at 11:43 AM What a sweet tender story, a little like the ugly duckling becoming a beautiful swan, also liked your clever use of 'never outgrow it' - best wishes for the contest~ Ann Peck March 25, 2024 at 2:35 PM Thanks, Michelle. And thanks for your supporting comments all along. Also, I read your comments about Truth or Consequences on Gary's poem of funny British names. I live 70 miles from T or C (what it's now called). I think it was an incredibly stupid thing that town did long ago. What were they thinking?! Anyhow, small world to find you wrote about it :) i

Paula Goldsmith March 7, 2024 at 1:17 PM I enjoyed reading your lovely "Pansy" write. Looks like we both did flowers. "Good Luck" Have a great day writing away................. Ann Peck March 25, 2024 at 2:40 PM Thank you, Paula!

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 7, 2024 at 7:18 AM Dear Anne, this is a beautiful journey of self-discovery and transformation. You portray the protagonist's evolution from uncertainty to confidence through creative imagery and lyrical language. The metaphor of growing into one's true self, depicted through the growth of a pansy, is deeply touching. Your words encourage us all to embrace our unique beauty and potential. Very Inspirational. - Blessings, Daniel Ann Peck March 25, 2024 at 2:38 PM How very kind of you, Daniel! Thank you!