Sachiko

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** For my dear friend Sachiko - across the sea ... you have taught me how to see life with the eyes of my youth, eyes I had all the time, but didn't know how to open. **

Dear, sweet flower of the Orient,

    How kind you have been to me!

        We are but half-a-world away,

            Yet the scent of your blossom


Is carried to me on the breeze,

    Its silky aroma a charm, sublime,

        With a tender fragrance of affection.

            Like soft notes from a shakuhachi,


You have brought to me a song

    Of Byzantine beauty and grace ...

        Like snowflakes on Mount Fuji,

            Your heartfelt notes have drifted


Into my days to make me smile,

    Giving me a gift, forever priceless -

        Your sincere and true friendship ...

            Thank you, my dear, precious Sachiko.


                  * For Sachiko *




~ 1st Place ~  in the "Standard Contest Number 60" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 1/2/2018 1:37:00 PM

Beautifully crafted silken romance. Marvelously done, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/3/2018 1:03:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Line, this one is special ... thank you so much for the comment, friend! :-)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/29/2017 8:27:00 AM

Congratulations on your win with this BEAUTIFUL poem, Greg! Happy New Year. Janice

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/30/2017 8:44:00 PM

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Janice - thank you so much, my friend! Blessings! :-) <3

Agnes Krampe

Date: 12/29/2017 7:53:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Gregory. Lovely tribute to your friend.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/30/2017 8:43:00 PM

Thank you so much, my friend, I am so appreciative! Blessings! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

Date: 8/3/2017 1:51:00 PM

Lovely dedication my friend :) xomo!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/4/2017 2:34:00 AM

Thank you so much, Maureen ... a friend needed cheering up, and poetry is sometimes a wonderful gift. She often cheers ME up, so I thought I'd return the favor! :-)