Small the Bud

Love is of itself an entity, 
Never knowing when it's touch will be.
 
Hate appears, a sentiment as well. 
Predators of love in consort dwell.
 
Cunning with intentions unrevealed. 
Spiteful in its malice to conceal.
 
Speak the truth to know a friendship's birth, 
Legacy of trust, proclaims your worth.
 
Time for all who live is all too brief.
Shun beguiling paths that lead to grief.
 
Look beyond impressions you assume. 
Small the bud, so beautiful the bloom. 
 

Gene Bourne 
03-15-14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Mcdaid Avatar
October 17, 2014 at 7:18 AM
beautifully painted piece gene
Allison Avatar
April 27, 2014 at 7:02 AM
loved the structure of the poem and the final two lines are stunning! Hugs Jan x
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April 27, 2014 at 10:52 PM
Your comments are so very much appreciated. Thank you, Jan and a friendly PS "hug" to you.....Gene Bourne.
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March 16, 2014 at 12:43 PM
Speak the truth and know a friendships birth, Followed by a trust, proclaims your worth.~~~~~ Gene well done; this said it all, come clean from the begining, be our true selfs. Thanks for having me, Larry Berdoo WRITE ON!
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March 16, 2014 at 11:42 PM
Thanks, Larry....I appreciate the comment and will "write on"....... Your PS friend. Gene Bourne.
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March 16, 2014 at 1:15 AM
Gene, a lovely way of expressing, how the smallest of life, can leave beauty for all existence... Love, how, grand it is.. LINDA
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March 16, 2014 at 8:14 AM
Dear Linda......... Thanks for the comment. Love blind sides us. We never know when or where. I appreciate you reading my poem. Your PS friend. Gene Bourne.
Callus Avatar
March 15, 2014 at 3:55 AM
Lovely poem...and such a strong finale! // paul
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March 16, 2014 at 12:26 AM
Thanks for your comment, Paul. I've already revised the poem a bit but left the final couplet as is. Again, most appreciative. Your PS friend, Gene Bourne.
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March 15, 2014 at 3:34 AM
HI Gene, Nice Piece. Really enjoyed. Kevin
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March 16, 2014 at 12:28 AM
Hello, Kevin. Your comment means a lot and I appreciate it. Hope all's well with you Your PS friend, Gene Bourne.
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