Oh, Rose!

Modified from "Tovli's TEN" contest entry

http://www.public-domain-image.com/plants/flowers/rose/slides/red-rose.jpg.  This is a free, public-domain image.

 

 

Oh, Rose!

 

     …Wonderful scent and color--a marvel!

 

Oh, precious Rose--such sweet perfume!

Your splendid presence--sensual oblivion!

So pure--clearer than a rain-washed sky!

Serene--you meld my senses.

Merciful--your healing balm of scent and color!

Oh, Rose, you hold bold wonder for both nose and eye!

 

 

© 2012, by Richard Puetter

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Reviews

[Abdul Aziz]

Sometimes, the happiest we can be is when we appreciate the simplest things in life. A little lilting breeze, the sight of the sun setting, or just a single rose. Your poem brings out that delight on seeing things with an eye of interest, curiosity and kindness. Although I think this poem is hiding a deeper meaning, and the Rose might allude to the woman you love as well. Even if it doesn't, it stands tall as a poem on its own. Thank you for sharing :)

[Great Aunt Astri]

This is a very powerful expression of the appreciation of a rose ... I can smell one right now1

[Betty]

"you hold bold wonder for both nose and eye!" True that. You spoke of the beauty, the magical scent of a Rose in just a beautiful way. I loved it!!

[Gobinder Singh Dhindsa]

Well Döne! Pen On..

[Zahra]

really beautiful. Amazing use of words. Loved this rose in the picture as well!

[SyberRose]

This is the most beautiful poem about a rose I have ever read...SyberRose

[Brianna Brie]

This is a perfect format to give ode to the rose. What type of poem is it? Lovely write.

[icelandicblue]

This is a lovely celebration of natures beauty. You've scented the air with the picture you've created. And of course math and science add to this beauty as Fibonacci numbers reveal themselves in the hypnotic spiral shape of the rose bloom. This is a lovely poem.

[Prolific In Verse]

What I like about your poetic skill-set, is you could write about anything and make it shine! While your verse rarely surprises me, it makes up for it in sheer power of expression and technical brilliance.

This was poignant and crystal clear, with a sensuality of immediacy.

[Riley Mistwood]

Lovely