Premiere Contest WinnerThe Folding Fan

One foot here and the other there
Celestial light shines down
on the folding fan
channeling the wind from North to East,
to South, and lastly West
Cherry blossom petals slowly rain
and scarlet petals of dying flowers
join the westward winds
Another step here and another there
This folding fan will guide the way
on the path of faith, patience, wisdom, humility, and elegance
in this sacred dance
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Inman Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 8:05 PM
A lovely write.
Carber Avatar
April 26, 2018 at 9:58 AM
Congrats on your win, V.S.
Carber Avatar
April 26, 2018 at 9:58 AM
Congrats on your win, V.S.
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April 26, 2018 at 7:33 AM
Congratulations on your top podium win! This beautiful piece reminds me of a wonderful book called "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" in which Chinese girls used to communicate with each other in secret using their fans. Hugs. Pandita
Krampe Avatar
April 26, 2018 at 6:44 AM
Back with more congrats on yet another win.
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April 25, 2018 at 11:43 PM
Back with more congrats, Vermillion.
Carmack Avatar
April 25, 2018 at 9:44 PM
Vermillion, congrats on your first place win.
Krampe Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 7:30 AM
Great imagery in your poem, Vermillion. Congrats on your win.
Gentry Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 2:03 PM
Congratulations on your win. Enjoyed your expressions of descriptions.
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April 22, 2018 at 10:44 AM
Congrats on your winning poem, Vermillion. I love the imagery of the channelling. Superbly penned.
Sietesantos Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 10:40 AM
A very beautiful piece that I enjoyed reading! I salute you, great poetess! Best wishes. Pandita
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