The Lotus

Green are the eyes that gawk at her,  
but tongue can’t defy her praise.
Daisies gaze grudgingly in her direction, 
as gentle breeze beckons, Please bow.

The scent of her perfume draws bees from far afield; 
 the buzz is in everyone’s ears.
News come to her with strong sex appeals.
All floras fall down on their knees.
A gust of wind brings whimpers from weeping willows, 
and soft dandelions’ roars. 

He sits on yonder blue grass, 
with soft eyes he stares at her; 
sheltered under a yellow jacket with blue bells and bachelor buttons,
 harboring a sickening desire to be with her.

Bulbs shine radiant in the early spring, Siberian quills.
Blue are the hyacinths and daffodils, 
they lost everyone’s love.

Her delicate pink,
 perk up by the dawn’s slight light
 and the dew that bath her at night.
Her petals faintly ruffled by the young wind’s caress.
God, she looks lovely in that perfect pink dress
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Hero Aka Hero-Wilson Avatar
July 8, 2010 at 7:53 PM
Love the fact it made you think Congrats on having this featured. Rhonda Hero
Mason Avatar
July 8, 2010 at 4:05 PM
Beautifully written with great imagery here, Earle. A well-deserved selection to be featured this week at the Soup !! Congratulations!
Brown Avatar
July 6, 2010 at 3:32 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week at PoetrySoup Earle. May you have many more features. Love,Carol
Cole Avatar
July 6, 2010 at 12:37 AM
very well written, awesome, blessings x
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July 5, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Congrats Earle, on having your poem being featured on the Poetry Soup homepage this week, you are such a great talent! keep up the great writes, and enjoy the honor. Love, Adeleke
Sweetheart Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 9:19 AM
Congrats Earle on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. great one to share with us all.. with luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii..on vacation
Fisher Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 6:56 AM
Many congrats on your feature this week and your win in Constances comp. Rgds Janette
Dietrich Avatar
July 3, 2010 at 12:20 AM
that last line is so cute! Congratulations for being in the winner circle. LUv,Andrea
Freeman Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 10:43 PM
Congratulations Earle, on your poem's succvess in Rp's contest. Agape, Moses
Fraser Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 1:13 PM
Many congratulations on your win in Constance's lovely contest with this fine poem >> James
Brown Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Congratulations Earle on your poem being in the spotlight in A Rambling Poet's contest "The Flower". Love, Carol
Conway Avatar
July 1, 2010 at 8:37 PM
Lotus Blossoms are truly beautiful and this poem really brings out their beauty - Congrat's on your well deserved HM!~Tirzah~
Johnson Avatar
July 1, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Lovely flower and poem. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
July 1, 2010 at 7:06 PM
Congrats Earle on your HM in the Flower contest with this awesome poem .. enjoy a special honor for a great write.. with luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii on vacation... AlohA...
Gorelick Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 12:04 PM
An original piece..I love it. BG
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