Abdulhafeez Oyewole Poet Tanka

The Virtuous White Rose

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White rose is holy
Matrimony pureness of
Bond between lovers.
Blessing  to Old Rome deceased’s
Chastity and innocence.

White Rose in myth and
Legend was tainted by blood,
Made blush from kiss, thus
Made it red and made it pink
Against its pride purity.

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Tahera Mannan June 17, 2013 at 9:51 PM Many congrats for this beautiful win dear. Sorry for the delay as I was travelling.

Poet Destroyer A June 6, 2013 at 8:34 PM Hi Abdulhafeez, a nice little win.... congratulations! *Linda

Olusegun Arowolo June 6, 2013 at 1:46 PM Wonderful piece,Nice presentation,O.A...Congrats on your win,Brother...

Seren Roberts June 6, 2013 at 12:24 AM Congrats A.O well done ....we chose the same colour rose ....Seren

Andrea Dietrich June 5, 2013 at 8:08 PM hey WAY to GO, my friend. It was good to see someone win with the white rose, one of my favorites. Luv, Andrea

Connie Gildersleeve June 5, 2013 at 6:45 PM Congratulations on your tremendous win. Warm Smiles, Connie

Joseph May June 5, 2013 at 3:05 PM congrats on your win AO

Sara Kendrick April 24, 2013 at 9:08 AM Unique work that you have penned in this one..Thanks for stopping by..Your comments are valued..Sara

Skat A April 17, 2013 at 1:33 PM AO, much to wonder on. Powerful Imagery, purity pride. I enjoyed both tankas. Have a good day ~¤~SKAT

John Posey April 17, 2013 at 10:10 AM Well done, my friend. You had me at Rose.... I married one... (See A Rose That Never Fades). I see many entries I will investigate in your posts... I feel I have discovered a new talent on PSOUP. see you later.... Jake

Yanny Widjanarko April 17, 2013 at 9:14 AM What a lovely write Abdul :) I really enjoyed your beautiful tanka, yours made my evening :) hug, Yanny

Suzanne Delaney April 14, 2013 at 8:38 PM Love your white rose poem it has a balance that true life and pain brings. SuZ

Lucilla Carrillo April 14, 2013 at 3:14 PM This is awesome; You have written a very delicate poem of the White Rose. Thanks for sharing...... Lucilla

Russell Sivey April 14, 2013 at 6:00 AM This is a spectacular rose inspired write, Abdulhafeez! I love white roses, in fact they are my favorite flower of all time! I really enjoyed reading this amazing poem this morning! Such a wonderful piece, very good entry into the contest! Great Work!!

Anne-Lise Andresen April 13, 2013 at 1:42 PM - This is a poem that I really like, sweet and romantic! - You provide the rose a beautiful picture of purity and brings out the vulnerability - delicate and beautiful. - Thank you! - Have a lovely weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Donna Jones April 12, 2013 at 8:47 PM Wow this is awesome friend!!!!!

Richard Lamoureux April 12, 2013 at 8:01 PM Thanks for the time you took to read a number of my poems. Your visits and comments are appreciated.

Andrea Dietrich April 12, 2013 at 6:35 PM I like how you talked about the white rose tainted, made blush with a kiss. A good way to describe the sweet pink color.

Harry Horsman April 12, 2013 at 3:29 PM wonderful visual and informative,, does not get much better than this...

Keith Bickerstaffe April 12, 2013 at 12:50 PM BRAVO my friend! 2 well-paced TANKAS with enjambment and fine historical references. Best wishes, Keith (PS Thank you for your kind remarks.)

Poet Destroyer A April 12, 2013 at 10:05 AM A lovely picture A O,,, greats words and thoughts..PD

Samia Ali Salama April 12, 2013 at 6:51 AM This is a very lovely write. Made me see the rose! :)

Richard Lamoureux April 11, 2013 at 8:32 PM Who is truly virtuous and without stain? Only one! Another provocative piece. You have skills my friend.

Jack Horne April 11, 2013 at 2:52 PM lovely - Congrats on your wins : )