Rita A. Simmonds Poet Than-Bauk

Untold Passion -Tb

Fast the ice holds
on limbs old with
untold passions.

Frozen in sleep
buds won’t leap till
rays sweep branches

easing vice grip.
Kept tears drip at
last, slipping fast.

February 4, 2019
For Than Bauk Poetry Contest
Charles Messina, Judge & Sponsor.

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Jan Allison February 13, 2019 at 3:20 PM Beautifully penned Rita many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Rita A. Simmonds February 13, 2019 at 6:24 PM Thanks, Jan!

James Marshall Goff February 12, 2019 at 2:28 PM Well constructed Rita, with the first & last stanzas my favorites, jmg Rita A. Simmonds February 12, 2019 at 3:11 PM Thank you, Jim!

Charles Messina February 11, 2019 at 7:43 AM Nicely done, Rita. Congratulations on your placement in my contest...Charlie Rita A. Simmonds February 11, 2019 at 9:27 AM Thank you, Charlie!