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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2016-09-23 01:11 PM

I ran across a writing prompt that said: You are God, make a flower. Here is my effort . . . Don't know if I posted this before . . . Hope not.

From woman I take mysterious crevices
And build from within
I pluck from warm southern winds
Evolving spirits and calming influences
Molding clay comes next
Merging within the framework has begun
The deep crevices pulsate with expectation
I surround this embryo with clear mountain dew
To immortalize
To nurture its beauty
And satisfy its thirst
As it begins to bud and flower
I squeeze aroma from distant, foreign lands
A pleasing scent to bestow joy and smiles
A rod of thorns, sharp
Blood spiller if mishandled
I stand back
Observe my creation
Not quite satisfied
Handling carefully I cup in my hands
The burgundy and crimson hue
Of aurora borealis
Let it trickle from my palms
Onto the folds and crevices
A pleasing flush
Or maybe a blush
Ahh . . .
I stand back still not satisfied
And so I bend
And christen thee with a kiss
Bestowing upon thou a soul of your own
And baptize thee . . .
Rose

©July 24,2016 / Jerry Pat Bolton

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

Ari Squire
Member
Posts 488
In The Phallus Lane

1 posted 2016-09-23 07:55 PM

This is likely the best poetry I've ever read within these blue walls. From concept through to it's final blossoming moment. Extraordinary work Jerry. From all that I've read of you, I regard this as your masterpiece.

Simply superb.

Loving Linny Jean is poetry.

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2016-09-23 07:59 PM

Thank you very much, Ari, for your wonderful thoughts about my poem. Almost has me without words. Thank you again.

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

EmmaRose
Senior Member

since 2011-03-02

Posts 1376
Midwest

3 posted 2016-09-25 05:05 PM

from conception to delivery, your poem rings
with realism and fantasy entwined in a vase of beauty

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2016-09-25 05:16 PM

Ahhh, thank you, Emma, your thoughts give me wonderful feelings within. I so appreciate them.

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

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