Chetta Achara Poet Jueju

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For: Poem Your Voice Poetry Contest

Sponsor: Charles Messina

February 25, 2026

Scented Wound

Flowers could fall but the fragrance will linger
~Shao Ye, 860

Flower blossoms wilt then die,
your fragrance remains a shy
reminder of summer bliss
and that first soft breathless kiss.

Summer passes into fall,
still your scent upon this shawl
lingers into cold winter ~
my heart a wounded splinter.

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Rob Carmack March 20, 2026 at 5:16 AM This is beautifully done. Congrats. Chetta Achara March 20, 2026 at 8:23 AM Thank you. I thought the poem turned out nicely.

Sara Kendrick March 18, 2026 at 11:08 AM Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K Chetta Achara March 18, 2026 at 11:32 AM Thank you.

Linda Alice Fowler March 18, 2026 at 10:43 AM Very lovely Chetta. Congratulations! :) Chetta Achara March 18, 2026 at 10:52 AM Thank you.

Charles Messina March 17, 2026 at 11:33 AM Very nicely done, Chetta. Love this. Congratulations on your high placement in my contest! Charlie Chetta Achara March 17, 2026 at 12:25 PM Thank you.

Andrea Dietrich March 17, 2026 at 1:39 AM Love your imagery. A well deserved high win, Chetta Chetta Achara March 17, 2026 at 8:21 AM Thank you.

Paula Goldsmith February 26, 2026 at 12:16 PM I enjoyed reading your "Scented Wound -Ju" write. Great Picture.... "Good Luck" Have a blessed day writing away................ Chetta Achara February 26, 2026 at 1:42 PM Thank you.