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Questions To Ponder

What flowers do we most cherish?

Ones with such aroma they consume our senses,
as sweet purfumed, honeysuckle clad fences,
or those of brilliant hues springing boldly from the ground,
holding our eyes captive, as do pictures in clouds?


Which clouds do we most welcome?

Dreamy, soft ones of contrasting white,
sauntering seductively across baby blue skies,
or those billowing dark, mocking tidal waves at sea,
pouring life sustaining liquid to desert Joshua trees?

What trees are we most thankful for?

Bearers of fruit, so succulent and sweet;
releasing bundles of manna right at our feet,
or those with strong arms stretched over the dust,
lending cool somber shade; a resting haven for us?

Whish of us is the most beautiful?

Ones with perfect features to gaze upon,
as earthly angels dancing round kings thrones,
or those who cherish friends, and have learned life's lessons;
welcomed opportunities to give, and been thankful for blessings?

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/27/2014 9:18:00 AM

You ask good questions. I choose the beauty that does not fade.

Ma Yaseen

Date: 9/16/2014 5:27:00 AM

excellent write... All questions need a debate.. :), your answers are great... Hugs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/5/2014 3:21:00 PM

hey, where are ya? Waiting for a new poem!!

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 8/4/2014 11:46:00 AM

I give you a 7 for this one. These are good questions. Which of us is the most beautiful? I say that the beauty on the outside will one day finish, but the beauty that comes from within will live forever. Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla

Arlene Smith
Date: 8/4/2014 2:14:00 PM

Thank you so much, dear Lucilla!... I totally agree.. What matters is how we respond to what life throws at us and how we treat others.. That is what makes us beautiful... Hugs.. Arlene

B. Maxine Revolution

Date: 8/4/2014 6:53:00 AM

Lovely :)

Arlene Smith
Date: 8/4/2014 7:34:00 AM

Thank you so much, dear Maxine!.. Hugs.. Arlene

Monterey Sirak

Date: 8/3/2014 7:09:00 AM

Stunning poem! It is always good to ask ourselves what we are thankful for. I faved this one! (by the way I will take the billowing rain clouds any day)

Arlene Smith
Date: 8/3/2014 7:52:00 AM

Thank you, for the visit and sweet comments, my dear friend... And me too.. Love a nice rain!!.. Hugs.. Arlene

Robert Nehls

Date: 8/2/2014 2:49:00 AM

There are many of your poems in my favorites, Arlene, and this is another one. So well thought out and written. Some thing are just more important and to see that is a blessing that some may never allow themselves to have. Masterful, my friend, and such a pleasure to read.... Robert.

Arlene Smith
Date: 8/2/2014 9:50:00 AM

Thank you so much, Robert, my sweet friend.. It truly blesses my heart to read your comments here.. Have a blessed day, dear.. Hugs.. Arlene

Justin Bordner

Date: 8/1/2014 12:36:00 PM

Oh so very succulent in contrasts and virtue Arlene, like you! The elements are meant to breathe together, I cannot seperate my love for them, I'm needy, embracing them in their powerful splendor. As for the human qualities, I cherish them equally, for they are my teachers and lovers. You have wise beauty Arlene. A FAV. J.A.B.

Arlene Smith
Date: 8/1/2014 12:51:00 PM

Thank you so much for such generous comments, dear Justin!.. Hugs.. Arlene