Buttercup

I wrote this for my dearest and was too embarrassed to send it to her. Instead I entered the poem into a competition........see below (in the note for reviewers what was said).

Melting into the luscious grass,
Cool air breezing lightly,
Refreshing senses.
Turning to say tender words,
Realising you are not there,
Instead alive in my thoughts,
I say them anyway,
To a buttercup,
All alone.
One flower,
A wish for hope,
Blowing a kiss
Up to the fluffy white clouds
Travelling the skies,
Believing in my heart
Dreams come true,
And one day,
I will be with you.

Author's Note

'Before going any further, Gary, let me make one thing clear.....your poem was selected for publication, and as a contest semi-finalist, on the basis of your unique talent and artistic vision'......Now send some money and see your poem transform into a 'classic, coffee-table quality hardbound volume - printed in two colours on fine-milled paper specifically selected to last for generations'. At this point I laughed rather a lot but thought everyone here should be aware at how easy it is to get taken in by offers that paint you as a wonderful writer!

Reviews

[Poeticpiers]

Faint heart never won fair lady She would have truly appreciated your words
Every one who enters these contests is a winner Most of us have been taken at some time
I know I certainly was.You are a wiser man now and realise if you post in the cafe you will get an honest feedback from those who have no axe to grind

A pleasant write to read ,well chosen words in poetic prose but I am certain she would have found much more to praise than I do

[The Tao of Bri]

Love the visuals! The poem makes the picture and not vice vera!

[The Outlaws' Song]

Romantic and sweet.I happen to be in a similar state of spirit so this came to me at the right time.
Thank you.

[Fantasyfairy]

How sweet and romantic. A spring-time poem for a warm love. XX

[Norma J. Jessee]

This poem is so soft and tender. Any girl would love to have a poem such as this written for her.

I love this part :

Believing in my heart,
Dreams come true,
And one day,
I will be with you.


Great poem Gary

[Dead Angel]

very cute poem Gary!!! you should send this to your dearest, she might just melt in your arms. its very romantic and beautifully written. i hate when stuff like what you said in your author's note happens. i mean they get you all excited that you might actually get published, but then do something like that. well this is a very good piece, i enjoyed reading it. :)

[Ice Queen of the Vampir..]

Mmm, this is a beautiful and wonderfully written poem. Awesome write!!!

Heather

[Kara Emily Krantz]

this is really lovely. i love the image of turning to the buttercup and whispering your thoughts to a flower... really sweet and earthy... well done

[justjenn_2u]

Sweet and memorable poem. This poem is neither forced nor overly worded. Good piece. Keep up the good work!

[Robert Luna]

You should have responded do you think I have the word SUCKER tattooed on me somewhere you jackasses. Or at least that is what I would have said. LOL. You are such a talented writer and it is always such a pleasure to be able to dive into your words and allow them to pierce into my soul as they so often do. I am grateful for the opportunity to enjoy them at any given time and see the world in a different way than I might have other wise.


Great Job!!!!!!

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

I know that letter too .. but they were right about your unique talent and artistic vision money or no ...
I love this poem it so soft and romantic ...Dream do come true if we believe hard enough i was told..
Lovely poem ..

Chloe
xoxo