Saturday, July 25, 2015

"This Poem"


This Poem

This poem is priceless.
This poem is a solicitation.
This poem is a blessing.

This poem is a slowly rising sun
peeking from behind grey-blue clouds,
a splash of ocean spray upon clammy, heated skin,
a pelican skimming rolling waves searching for sustenance.
This poem is priceless.

This poem is a hand upon the small of your back,
empathetic and concerned,
a motivated salesman with sexy brown eyes,
a compass pointing the opposite direction.
This poem is a solicitation.

This poem is a lavender scented invitation,
a lovers' hand playfully tugging,
a silent prayer, joyful tears, a hammock
sagging with the weight of two.
This poem is a blessing.

This poem celebrates simplicity.
This poem is an offer you should not refuse.
This poem is a ticket to happiness.

By Margaret Bednar, July 25, 2015

 This poem is for "Imaginary Garden with Real Toads - Play it Again Toads #19" I selected the archived challenge hosted by Hannah "Boomerang Metaphors" (a poetic form created by Hannah)

The above image is one I took of my daughter early morning this past week at Hilton Head - the only one who made it up to join me for a most gorgeous sunrise.  
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14 comments:

  1. Sumana RoyJuly 26, 2015 at 1:38 AM

    And this poem is Beauty's breath...

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  2. Sanaa RizviJuly 26, 2015 at 6:23 AM

    This poem is definitely priceless and a new favorite of mine!
    Beautifully penned :D

    Lots of love,
    Sanaa

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  3. Kerry O'ConnorJuly 26, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    This is a truly beautiful and inspiring poem.

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  4. Gillena CoxJuly 26, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Luv luv the last stanza.

    Thanks for dropping by to read mine

    Much love...

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  5. AnonymousJuly 26, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    All three are lovely but I esp., love the "this poem is a blessing" and it really is.

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  6. HannahJuly 26, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    I love the way your opening and closing stanzas bring this together, Margaret! Intriguing write and wonderful use of the Boomerang, I think! :)

    Thank you for the challenge!!

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  7. Maude LynnJuly 26, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    Beautiful, Margaret!

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  8. Sherry Blue SkyJuly 26, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    Oh how I love the photo and the poem...reading it was a blessing.

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  9. FireblossomJuly 26, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    An offer you should not refuse, like if the Godfather was some old softie writing sonnets. I love it.

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  10. AnonymousJuly 26, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    this is super!

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  11. Other MaryJuly 26, 2015 at 11:17 PM

    I could not refuse the offer of this poem. Lovely, Margaret!

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  12. EllaJuly 26, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    How lovely you and your daughter shared this sunrise!
    This poem is a blessing, a hug and a flirt~

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  13. Rosemary Nissen-WadeJuly 26, 2015 at 11:28 PM

    Love it, love it, love it!

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  14. forgetmenotAugust 10, 2015 at 11:59 PM

    Your photo is priceless- a beautiful capture of your daughter and the sunrise. Your way with words has always been magical, but this poem is a treasure. Always a pleasure to visit your blogs. Mickie :)

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