Barbara Gorelick Poet Quatrain

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 July 3, 2010 at 12:18 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 July 2, 2010 at 10:40 PM Congratulations on your poem's success in Rp's contest. Agape, Moses

James Fraser July 2, 2010 at 1:09 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 July 2, 2010 at 10:18 AM Congratulations Barbara on your poem being in the spotlight in A Rambling Poet's contest "The Flower". Love, Carol

Tirzah Conway July 1, 2010 at 8:33 PM Wonderful poem BG, congrat's on your win!~Tirzah~

Joyce Johnson July 1, 2010 at 8:10 PM Oh I do love a well rhymed and metered poem. Thi is lovely. Cngratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 1, 2010 at 7:03 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 July 1, 2010 at 6:49 PM Congratulations, Barbara, on 10th place, in my Flower Contest, with this wonderful poem.. Love Constance

Carolyn Devonshire June 30, 2010 at 12:24 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 June 30, 2010 at 12:04 AM Very nice! I've seen that flower

Dr.Ram Mehta June 29, 2010 at 7:34 PM It's really a stunner. Good luck in the contest

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 29, 2010 at 4:20 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..