The Fairest of All the Roses

The fairest of all the roses in the walled garden’s afternoon hush, this blossom delicately poses, making the other blooms blush, In the walled garden’s afternoon hush, while standing enticingly making the other blooms blush, is a beauty gazing at me. While standing enticingly, with her soft upswept auburn hair, is a beauty gazing at me. She answers this lonely man’s prayer! With soft upswept auburn hair; in her long flowing gown of white, she answers this lonely man’s prayer, making the garden grow bright. In her long flowing gown of white, this blossom delicately poses, making the garden grow bright - the fairest of all the roses! For the George Dunlop Leslie Poetry Contest of Isaiah Zerbst
The Picture is called "In Walled Garden" See at this link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/GEORGE-DUNLOP-LESLIE-In-Walled-Garden-print-NEW-/190409030838
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Das Avatar
April 24, 2016 at 7:40 AM
This is so beautiful and sweet. What a joy to read. Thank you
A  Avatar
July 7, 2013 at 1:08 PM
interesting one must say! Congrats ~SKAT~
Babcock Avatar
June 26, 2013 at 11:05 AM
I know I read this one before --nice one. love phyl
Horstkotter Avatar
June 25, 2013 at 12:28 PM
Very nice poem.
Mundine Avatar
June 23, 2013 at 11:58 AM
An excellent pantoum which is not easy to compose from a gifted writer. Still working on getting one to flow so easily. Hope you win the contest.
Anglesey Avatar
June 22, 2013 at 2:14 PM
Beautiful and striking images in this fabulous portrait :)
Duncan Avatar
June 20, 2013 at 9:31 PM
Love it Andrea, my mom had auburn hair, dad had the red hair ;} I think I shall put this in fav's . No doubt you won with it ;}
Posey Avatar
June 19, 2013 at 3:17 AM
There is nothing I can say that hasn't been said.... makes me wilt.... Like a morning rose without dewdrops.... Love you so much..... Jake
Gildersleeve Avatar
June 18, 2013 at 4:35 PM
Congratulation on this wonderful Pantoum. Warm Smiles, Connie
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
June 18, 2013 at 12:14 AM
Congratulations Andy but I thought the fairest of the roses was you flower xx
Mohammed Avatar
June 14, 2013 at 5:44 PM
What a wonderful canvas you've painted here with your words.Well done.
De La Croes Avatar
June 14, 2013 at 1:17 AM
The repetitiveness of the form you have chosen combined well with the beauty of your words, and paints an excellent tribute to a beautiful painting. Best of luck in the contest, Andrea! David
Gasun Avatar
June 9, 2013 at 4:10 AM
Hi, my dear friend Andrea! Good afternoon here. I came back to read your poems & fave it esp. the last one. Thank you so much! This one is an excellent and amazing write of yours once again. I can vividly recall the beauty of the painting through your poem. A great dedication to one of the greatest painters indeed. I like his work very much. I'm also writing a poem for him now. Hope I can post it later. I'll love your poem. Thanks a lot! love much, Leonora
Austin Avatar
June 8, 2013 at 9:51 AM
"Oh Rose Marie I love you." Remember the song? Your fine poem reminds me of that tune Nelson Eddy sang to Jeanette McDonald. Great job comparing a rose to a woman - at least this is the under tow. Love, daver
Horsman Avatar
June 7, 2013 at 10:16 AM
did not need the picture Andrea, your visual attributes are perfection itself...so is your poetry
De Paz Avatar
June 7, 2013 at 10:06 AM
Your poem looks better than the picture you describe. I find the girl adorable, but with some imperfection in the posture. She looks slightly bent towards right. In your verses she is perfect!
Lamoureux Avatar
June 7, 2013 at 9:20 AM
You are amazing, this one really captivates me and I have not even seen the painting.
Ober Avatar
June 7, 2013 at 8:00 AM
Oh, you chose a gorgeous painting for this one! And your poem definitely does it justice. I think Isaiah will love this! :)
Poet Avatar
June 7, 2013 at 6:38 AM
Wow!A great pantoum!!That must be a BLUE rose........
Hunter Avatar
June 7, 2013 at 6:26 AM
I'll have to go look at this painting...is it a bride?...or just a pretty lady in a white gown? A lonely man's prayer indeed. It seems to me you've captured, more importantly than the beauty...the fragile and delicate nature of her, like the rose. So Well Done!
Hicks Avatar
June 7, 2013 at 12:28 AM
You really captured the essence of the beautiful painting... judging from her expression I got, "Who... little ole me?", kinda vibe. One of the more exquisite pantoums I've read... best of luck to you!
Jones Avatar
June 6, 2013 at 9:14 PM
Very beautiful Andrea .......good luck in the contest....
Anish Avatar
June 6, 2013 at 8:56 PM
You handle this Malaysian form very well in this pretty poem. I am enjoying your two books of stories and poetry. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Beaufort Avatar
June 6, 2013 at 7:27 PM
Andrea, you are the rose of this site. Your talent never ceases to amaze. Thank-you very much for your comment.
May Avatar
June 6, 2013 at 3:11 PM
great write Andrea...winning wishes
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