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Open Poetry #50

God Makes a Flower

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2018-04-17 03:05 PM

I ran across a writing prompt that said: You are God, make a flower. Here is my effort . . .

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

©February 10, 2017 / Jerry Pat Bolton

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

Bluesy Socrateaser
Member Elite

since 2002-11-07

Posts 2417
In The Mirror

1 posted 2018-04-17 03:54 PM

It's difficult to read your poem with any singular intent, Jerry.
So many things in life, allegorically, does this I quote relate to:

quote:
"A rod of thorns, sharp
Blood spiller if mishandled"

The close to your magnificent poem was timed perfectly!

...just bein' Bluesy

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2018-04-17 04:27 PM

I thank you very much, Bluesy. Your thoughts made me happy. Thank you again.

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

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

3 posted 2018-04-18 09:11 AM

Pretty cool Jerry. Nicely done! ~L

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2018-04-18 09:23 AM

Thank you much, Lori.

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

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