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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

Copyright © Rhonda Johnson-Saunders | Year Posted 2014

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Kelly Deschler Date: 12/5/2014 8:20:00 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! Login to Reply

Earl Schumacker Date: 12/1/2014 9:23:00 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 Login to Reply

Brenda Meier-Hans Date: 11/28/2014 7:16:00 PM Dropping back with my congratulations Rhonda Login to Reply

Maurice Yvonne Date: 11/28/2014 7:10:00 PM WoW, I am speechless, you are a gifted poet. A Fav for me, congratulations on your win. Login to Reply

Robert Stoner Jr Date: 11/28/2014 3:26:00 PM congratulations on your much deserved win,great poem Login to Reply

Faye Gibson Date: 11/28/2014 12:07:00 PM Congratulations...I thought this would be on the winners' list. Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 11/28/2014 11:40:00 AM you painted such a wonderful picture - many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply

Brenda Meier-Hans Date: 11/25/2014 7:54:00 AM Ah, so beautiful Rhonda. You have chosen a place of many peoples dreams and described it beautifully. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply

Monterey Sirak Date: 11/25/2014 6:12:00 AM You have painted an amazingly beautiful scene. Should be a winner. Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 11/25/2014 5:08:00 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 Login to Reply

Faye Gibson Date: 11/24/2014 11:02:00 PM A lovely entry for the contest, Rhonda. Best wishes. Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 11/24/2014 10:48:00 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! Login to Reply