Scarlet Paints the Flower Bed

Many thanks to my dear friend and brilliant poet, Rick Peutter, whose suggestions were so very welcome!! This poem is written in Trochaic Trimeter with Catalexis (see Author's note.)

Trochaic Trimeter with Catalexis.

 

Trochaic Trimeter with Catalexis.

Empty rests the moist dark earth,

which shall spring forth hallowed birth.

Rose of such perfection, true,

how we long to view your hue.

 

First is seen the sprout so shy,

life still meek, leaves seek the sky.

Hiding self so tightly closed,

bud thus formed, a baby rose.

 

Next ‘tis waft of sweet perfume,

sun-coaxed flower, fragrant bloom.

Oh, now blossom, opens wide,

petal after petal rise.

 

Maiden joins the vast display,

flora hath so much to say.

Reddest red t’was what it said,

scarlet paints the flower bed.

 

Then alas comes withering,

rose ‘tis now done dithering.

Though one begs its heart to beat,

‘tis a sorrowed death, once sweet.

 

Gone to ground, returns the bloom,

back to mother earth, so soon.

Again, wait we, bud to rise

rose of glory, in our eyes.

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For those of you interested in poetic meter:

Trochaic Trimeter with Catalexis.

Author's Note

Structure: Trochaic Trimeter with Catalexis.

Awards:

- What About White Contest - "My Special Favorite" 8th Place

Reviews

[Rick Puetter]

Dear Barbara,

This is a moving piece. It is full of the beauty of the flower, its struggle, and the cycle of life. The study in meter is also most welcome.

This was greatly enjoyed. High marks!

Very best regards,

Rick

[BLBrown]

Thanks again. This was a joy to work on and I have added a thank you note above for your beautiful suggestions!