Till Last Magnolia Blooms

Coffee bean scent still fills the air with each new sunrise in our log cabin My arms around me embrace the winds of Winter gone Every sky-night windowpanes glow in silent mist Lunar limbs stream through bedroom blinds reflecting shadows on empty sheets< Star clusters shine 'bove velvet shores sand-wish away from our bare toes Another year,another month,another thought I can't freeze time or make a clone First magnolia blooms on a bare branch Buzzing bees extract nectar from moist corolla Coloured wings flutter on melting icicles Sunbirds return with a sweet song But what is a song without a symphony What is music with no slow dance His hand-pressed petal still mark the chapter between stained pages The dusty shelves recall my mind recall my heart,recall my soul For the last time these eyes would linger before leaves curl,before buds wither before moons move on,and I let go.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 11/27/2013 12:44:00 AM
Hope you and your sweet baby are fine Charma, Thank you for spreading and sharing your kindness. You know me I’ will always enjoy stopping by with love and support, no matter if I do not Understand what I am reading at times. I am very grateful and thankful to all who have been supportive of me one way or another. Your heartfelt words are the main attraction of who you are… Thanks for your inspiring visit. ----- Happy Thanksgiving ~ LINDA
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Date: 10/16/2013 7:24:00 PM
I didn't forget, I checked up to see how it did in the contest, and I see it placed very well; I hope this will encourage you to enter some more contests...congrats on your win! :)
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Date: 10/13/2013 9:28:00 PM
congrats.............SKAT
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Date: 10/11/2013 1:36:00 PM
Charmaine, Congrats on your placement in the Songs to Poetry contest! I enjoyed reading your beautiful poem this afternoon, I could feel the longing...love and blessings, Rhonda
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Date: 10/11/2013 9:12:00 AM
Congrats on your winning work..Sara
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Date: 10/10/2013 8:45:00 PM
Beautiful poem Charma, , Awesome Songs to Poetry ... congrats~ LINDA
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Date: 10/7/2013 8:11:00 PM
beautifully penned...love your title as well as the vivid images...congrats on your win :)
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Date: 10/7/2013 7:35:00 PM
A special point of view from a special person. [PS great job with the haiku as well!] Congrad's on your verse winning! Light & Love
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Date: 9/18/2013 3:34:00 PM
i leave you a petal of feelings thank you for being so beautiful
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Date: 9/17/2013 4:37:00 AM
Beautiful images... beautiful piece... Terry
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Date: 9/15/2013 2:53:00 PM
This was really beautiful Charmaine. Top notch.
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Date: 9/15/2013 6:05:00 AM
p.s. your unusual word combinations make me think you are a born poet, a natural; you have that special something that can't be taught :)
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/15/2013 2:35:00 PM
tnks for being so kind Charlotte.
Date: 9/15/2013 5:53:00 AM
aww just read what you said below, nothing to be afraid of when you can write like this! and always remember it is just one person's/judge's opinion/preference...if I were judging I would be looking at a top placement for this, for sure...so poignant, so beautiful...:)
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Date: 9/10/2013 2:40:00 PM
Uniquely yours..Enjoyed reading this one today..Sara..Sure to see it in the winners' list somewhere..Sara
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Date: 9/10/2013 1:29:00 PM
i hope you'll read this on drake's show, charms... hello form the philippines!..:) huggs!
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Date: 9/10/2013 9:51:00 AM
silly woman I already told you [hint hint] I'm sure you would place in the top 10 with this verse IF you enter what is there to be afraid of?? Not me! I'm not scary! Light & Love
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/10/2013 2:30:00 PM
Of course you re not scary : )
Date: 9/10/2013 6:25:00 AM
Very mysterious verse! It feels either like more than one poem OR that it's unfinished. Perhaps look at it starting with lines 5 & 6 that would give the reader the topic right off, then add lines 1-4 which is exquisite with imagery and sensation! The next verse starts with him too which is GREAT [what is sandwish?]
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Date: 9/10/2013 7:16:00 AM
Hi Deborah..tnks for your input..I took your advice and swapped verses..Re sand -wish...For me its a wish made on the sand..but wishes on the sand are ephimeral wishes indeed .Re contest..Nah this isnt good enough sweety but tnks .hugs
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Date: 9/10/2013 6:25:00 AM
YES just moving though 2 lines up gives the verse cohesion! Excellent contest entry for either Leaving on a Jet Plane or I would do anything for love. [Use your periods, only use double space between verse] Light & Love
Date: 9/10/2013 5:28:00 AM
This is a beauty Charma :) Love it! Enjoy the new week *hugs* Wilma
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Date: 9/9/2013 3:13:00 PM
Excellent poem, Charmaine! The imagery in your words is very vivid and beautiful, making this a very enjoyable poem to read. Very nicely done, you are a talented poet!...You might enjoy my poem titled, "Serenity"....Thank you for the kind visit to my work. I really appreciate it!
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Date: 9/9/2013 12:56:00 PM
encompassing all the senses with flowing, visual lines,, charms... passionate and poignant; what grreat work this is!..:) huggs
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Date: 9/9/2013 10:00:00 AM
Hi Charmaine, A most lovely poem I enjoyed reading especially being from Mississippi where the state flower here is the magnolia, thanks for visiting my work.. Ken
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Date: 9/9/2013 9:20:00 AM
WOW !! Its a Lovely write ! Enjoyed stopping by reading this wonderful poem of yours ! :) xoxo~ Saanvi
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Date: 9/9/2013 6:32:00 AM
A very awesome free-verse indeed. Once again, your beauty shimmers. I've got to say, I love your style.. Always, Laura
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Date: 9/8/2013 8:14:00 AM
Breathtaking & soothing, yet layered w/a touch of sadness. A parallel of seasons & love changing w/the tides. Excellent job!
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Date: 9/8/2013 7:02:00 AM
- Warm memories and good feelings come from your beautiful poem.... love it Charmaine ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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