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The Peony

She bent softly over the smooth water Her fingers gently caressing the blue A peony clasped to her bosom Its petals soft and pink and true... The artist captured this brief moment Brush strokes telling us their story The maiden ripe for the time of love The peony clothed in peaceful glory... Ancient blossom so full bodied Yet delicate in scent and grace A flower captured in Asian legends With bowing head and subtle face. For the flower contest..

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/3/2010 12:18:00 AM

I like how you related this one to a woman. You are writing some really nice things, Barbara and congrats on this one! LUv, Andrea

John Freeman

Date: 7/2/2010 10:40:00 PM

Congratulations on your poem's success in Rp's contest. Agape, Moses

James Fraser

Date: 7/2/2010 1:09:00 PM

Wow, this is my favourite by far Barbara. It's beautiful poetry, it just flows like petals being caressed by a warm wind. Mega congratulations on your win in Constance's lovely contest >> James

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/2/2010 10:18:00 AM

Congratulations Barbara on your poem being in the spotlight in A Rambling Poet's contest "The Flower". Love, Carol

Rick Parise

Date: 7/1/2010 8:42:00 PM

Great poem Barbara !!Congrats to you ,I love this one~great imagery~God bless~Rick

Tirzah Conway

Date: 7/1/2010 8:33:00 PM

Wonderful poem BG, congrat's on your win!~Tirzah~

Joyce Johnson

Date: 7/1/2010 8:10:00 PM

Oh I do love a well rhymed and metered poem. Thi is lovely. Cngratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/1/2010 7:03:00 PM

Congrats BG on your winning poem in the Flower contest with this wonderful write on a special flower .. enjoy your win.. with luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii.. amongst lovely orchids on the Garden Isle.. AlohA...

Constance La France

Date: 7/1/2010 6:49:00 PM

Congratulations, Barbara, on 10th place, in my Flower Contest, with this wonderful poem.. Love Constance

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/30/2010 12:24:00 PM

YOU are the artist and you have certainly captured a memorable moment. Perfect rhyme, meter and a bit of history blend to make this a most amazing poem. I'm sure Constance will love the image you painted so skillfully. Best wishes in the contest, dear LNC. Love, Carolyn

Earle Brown

Date: 6/30/2010 12:04:00 AM

Very nice! I've seen that flower

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 6/29/2010 7:34:00 PM

It's really a stunner. Good luck in the contest

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 6/29/2010 4:20:00 PM

So lovely Sharon..good luck in the contest.. with this "beauty".. I entered Orchid .. and I have lots of inspiration with so many orchids in Hawaiian culture and everywhere u look .. tonight I am wearing one in my hair.. awesome.. enjoyed your creative write.. with luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii..