Song of The American Beauty Rose No 3: ABAB

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Poetic Form: Crown of Sonnets: Italian or Petrachan

Inspired: 2023 December 30

Image: "Rosa 'American Beauty' is a deep pink to crimson rose cultivar, bred by Henri Lédéchaux in France in 1875, and was originally named 'Madame Ferdinand Jamin'." by Wikipedia

Rose (Rosa 'American Beauty') in the Roses Database - Garden.org

Opulent indulgence amenities generously upload green thumb senses. Greenhouse cautions region known as frost tease. A pastime cores, aloof clock condenses, held their grounds by abductions amateurs, urged escape slips scaling agrees to muse, as petalled lips voiced beauty needs no words, collision scope of heaven's choice of hues, evaporates the softening of air, in wakes of entertaining choirs of awe, from an arrested audience who dare, beauty bows to its mentor ... dainty paw. A princess Stateside pleasures her duty, "*Oui, the winner, American Beauty." *Oui, French translated as, Yes, and pronounced as "we"

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Silent One

Date: 1/4/2024 12:55:00 PM

Great sonnet as always Hilo.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Hilo Poet
Date: 1/4/2024 5:51:00 PM

BZ day, yet, my notifications are delivered by spurts of happenstances, such as yours via Brian's newbie below my premiere return. Thank you, Silent One, Aloha, William

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/31/2023 7:00:00 AM

Much enjoyed the song of flora, William. A joy to dwell in the beauty you convey.

Hilo Poet
Date: 12/31/2023 8:46:00 AM

Mahalo, Vijay. You're a considerate soul of generosity in light of your visiting shares, Namaste, my friend. Aloha, William

Mat Ignacio

Date: 12/30/2023 9:59:00 PM

beautiful write best read aloud to better appreciate the musicality

Hilo Poet
Date: 12/31/2023 12:05:00 AM

I'll reach the boys some time zones away, hmm, an iPhone--tech savvy--nay, my thanks to your welcomed share, Mat, hoping that $place taught study and nay stupor. Aloha, William

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/30/2023 4:17:00 PM

spectacular photo to accompany your poem. I appreciate your information about the American Beauty rose. Liked your alliterations and imagery as well. I liked this line: voiced beauty needs no words. Well done, sir. Have a splendid new year, Sara

Hilo Poet
Date: 12/30/2023 4:25:00 PM

I credit 'Silent One' for this writing as he unmuted his side-pastime of interest. Btw, ditto on your closing line, my friend. Aloha, William