Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Poet Rispetto

Tropical Blooms

A slice of sun rises over Oahu
like a pineapple ripened to yellow-gold;
an island paradise under drapes of blue
shining in morning mist on hibiscus, bold.

Behold the beauty of Hawaiian legend -
in tropical breezes, blooms sway, tilt and bend,
and hammocks of petals drenched in bright arrays
are made into splendor of welcoming leis.


for Anthony Slausen's Encounters with Flowers Contest, 11/24/14

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Kelly Deschler December 5, 2014 at 8:20 PM It is a cold winter's day here, so it was nice to read about the beauty of a warm tropical island... Congratulations on your win with this lovely write, Rhonda!

Earl Schumacker December 1, 2014 at 9:23 AM Hi Rhonda, This is a calming, charming and rhythmic poem with a natural flow to it. A very enjoyable read. Congratulations on your excellent win. Earl

Brenda Meier-Hans November 28, 2014 at 7:16 PM Dropping back with my congratulations Rhonda

Maurice Yvonne November 28, 2014 at 7:10 PM WoW, I am speechless, you are a gifted poet. A Fav for me, congratulations on your win.

Robert Stoner Jr November 28, 2014 at 3:26 PM congratulations on your much deserved win,great poem

Faye Gibson November 28, 2014 at 12:07 PM Congratulations...I thought this would be on the winners' list.

Jan Allison November 28, 2014 at 11:40 AM you painted such a wonderful picture - many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Brenda Meier-Hans November 25, 2014 at 7:54 AM Ah, so beautiful Rhonda. You have chosen a place of many peoples dreams and described it beautifully. Good luck in the contest.

Monterey Sirak November 25, 2014 at 6:12 AM You have painted an amazingly beautiful scene. Should be a winner.

Sara Kendrick November 25, 2014 at 5:08 AM Enjoyed reading your creative work..Reads like a winner to me..It is very descriptive and expressive work..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Faye Gibson November 24, 2014 at 11:02 PM A lovely entry for the contest, Rhonda. Best wishes.

Connie Marcum Wong November 24, 2014 at 10:48 PM You have it perfectly Rhonda, and I live here so I know. Our state flower, the hibiscus blooms year round and is also called the China Rose. I loved your poem! #7 I hope it is a big winner!