Today’s prompt is to write about something that returns. This poem is about returning of the rose as a flower, metaphor, victuals, and wisdom. Today marks the end of Na/GloPoWrimo. Thank you, Maureen, and all the poets, for inspiring the infinite weaving of the poetry rope. 8th year done despite challenges of finding time to write and read peacefully. And a day later after it was written, this poem got featured as the closing one for NaPoWriMo and a reminder that a “rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.” What an honour.
In the hearts of lovers’
bouquets of woos
gifts of seduction
baths of goddesses
she fades but returns.
In the ink of writers’
verses of honey
choruses of ache
memories of summer
she wilts but returns.
In the tonic of foes’
oaths of thorns
dirt of growth
pricks of blood
she dries but returns.
In the orgies of bellies’
oils of sweetness
teas of remedy
wine of petals
she expires but returns.
In the quest of purpose’s
symbol of triumph
reward of completion
herald of perfection
she droops but returns.
In the scent of history’s
melancholy of the past
bliss of the current
vows of tomorrow
she dies but returns.
She dies but returns.
She dies but returns.
She dies but returns.
Copyright © 2020, Gloria D. Gonsalves. All rights reserved.
Christopher Perry
May 1, 2020 - 6:23 am ·Gloria, What a great end to April and a poem of hope for us all at the start of May.
“In the scent of history / Melancholy of the past” indeed!
Gloria
May 1, 2020 - 11:14 am ·Thank you, Christopher. I enjoyed and learned reading yours. Stay healthy.
Gloria
May 1, 2020 - 11:12 am ·Thank you, Romana especially for dropping by before. It encouraged me to keep on when I almost gave up writing. I’ll certainly linger here for longer to read others. Bless you.
Eileen B
May 1, 2020 - 12:42 pm ·Congrats! Well deserved.
Gloria
May 1, 2020 - 1:44 pm ·Thank you, Eileen. I did because together we did it.
Jane Stickdorn
May 1, 2020 - 2:13 pm ·Beautiful!
Syl
May 1, 2020 - 4:59 pm ·Wonderful!
Gloria
May 1, 2020 - 10:49 pm ·Thank you, Syl.
Manja Mexi
May 2, 2020 - 10:30 am ·Oh what a beautiful last April poem to be written and featured. <3 I wish to learn it by heart. 🙂 Until we return. All well to you.
Gloria
May 2, 2020 - 2:56 pm ·Thank you, Manja, for your feedbacks to date and will certainly consider them when refining. On this piece, I will take your wish and learn it by heart for an upcoming reading session next week. Reading your poems, one thing stands out for me and that is, thanks to you I will now look at doors differently. Take care, dear one, until we meet in writing again.
Zindzi
April 1, 2021 - 5:32 pm ·Yes yes yes…
Affirming the echo that no matter what, she returns! Loving this
Gloria
April 2, 2021 - 12:06 am ·Thank you for stopping by and feedback.