Lavender chosen, breathe in,
often found crushed,
scent of live petals,
lathered upon skin.
An original flower,
leaving one wistful,
for Old World pleasures,
and a relaxing grin.
Here, a pastel color,
for a mini mighty bloom,
a gift, an honor,
radiating in royal hues.
A favorite, whispered a man,
he, instantly in love with her,
pondering, deciding,
while love remained true.
Solely: with no other witness,
during a quiet afternoon view,
he claimed her for eternity,
she sighing, as his One and only.
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
That was rather beautiful. Now, I wouldn’t pick that flower.
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Why, thank you, Duketh. You wouldn’t pick this one because it isn’t red, I suppose.
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Dadblameit, it’s pink!
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Umm, yes, tis. You hate it.
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Of course not, ’cause it’s got some yellow in it.
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Oh? You like a little yellow in your flowers? How nice. Really?
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I do like yellow. It’s such a nice color, you must agree.
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Nice color. Color of the sun, too
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Reblogged this on ~NbJ~ and commented:
A beautiful piece of writing by Poetess Audrey Dawn. Please leave likes or comments on original. Follow her,too! Did I mention I love this photo?
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A reblog by a fellow poet means the world, Sir. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. And the top. Middle, too. Who knew you’d love this photo, so that’s who these words were meant for…go figure. I love knowing where my poems are destined to be. Consider this one yours. 🙂 Thank you.
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I shall cherish it, you know 🙂
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Thank you for saying so.
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It’s tomorrow. No longer speechless. Love this photo! Your mark was right on. Your writing glows. And now, to reblog… See Ya :)))))))))))))))))))
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You, Poet, are very kind. Thank you. Humbled. I got very lucky with this photo. I just thought this flower looked a little lonely and a bit like she was waiting to be taken home. Your words mean so much, as does your support. I wasn’t so sure the words fit, but my heart wrote and I told. Normal routine around here. A reblog? Those don’t happen much here. I appreciate your talented eye and opinion. Always. Thank you. ♡
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You got lucky. I had the eye patch on the correct eye for once, so it was a no brainer to reblog. Your welcome, Audrey 🙂
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Such a kind heart under all that adorable humor. Glad I get to witness it all first hand. xx
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I can’t see you! xx Wait… Oh, there you are 🙂
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Cowboys!
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Howdy Ma’am *tips hat*
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*shy smile* Quit flirting.
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I wasn’t flirting. I was farting. Big difference, you know. *phew*
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*kicks you in the ass* Men!
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Oops! There goes another one. Thanks for the help *laughing too damn much*
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*slaps your shoulder* I’m leaving.
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I already did 🙂
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Enjoyed this one, a nostalgic and longing feeling as he looked at a flower ~ a very nice scene, described well will “he claimed her for eternity, she sighing, as his One and only.” A good poem for the ending of the weekend ~ Cheers.
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Hey, Photographer Philosopher Extraordinaire, thank you. I went too far with this one, admit it, but thank you. However, I am glad you found a good take away. Hope you enjoyed your weekend.
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This is beautiful Audrey… both the poetry and the pic… except that now… I sit here before my window in the twilight of the early morn… wistful for Old World pleasures and a relaxing grin…
My morning has now been officially brightened… thank you…
Michael
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Aw. See, there’s the smile I’ve been looking for, may be a longing smile, but it is a smile just the same. I love brightening your day, my dear Michael. (I like the image of you pondering out your window.)
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Speechless. I’ll try tomorrow
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Aw. No worries, I’ll let you off the hook. This one is a bit off the mark, I think. I enjoyed writing it. Thanks for stopping in, Poet. Enjoy your weekend.
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Thank you kindly, Ma’am. Going fishin’. You enjoy your Sunday. Say a little prayer for me.
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Hope the fish were biting, Jay. I hope you’re enjoying your evening. *waits to hear*
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Well, good evening. *tips whiskey bottle* Can you hear the tone when I say they were not biting. But, I did enjoy being outdoors and writing while waiting. Like right now, waiting again. And, . Oh, look, a squirrel!
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Good evening. Sir. *takes bottle* Fishing always promotes drinking. Sorry you didn’t catch anything, dear. A good day either way, it seems. Waiting for whom? Oh, a squirrel. ..cute!
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*pouts*
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You know, we took the children to a place in Estes that guarantees you catch a fish. $1.00 an inch. My nephew caught a 18 incher…worth a shot, you know.
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So excited!!! I was just up yonder day or two ago. *makes mental note* put fishing tackle in truck. Wait!! A dollar an inch? *rips mental note out of brain* I can’t afford such high end things
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Yeah…it was like $108 for six fish. I laughed at my sister. It was so funny. Oh stop it…you can, but no one should.
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*pouts, again* That does sound funny though
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It was. The kids kept sayin’ I caught one. I caught one. And they were all huge. Giggle. How do you make them stop catching when they look so happy. The man there is a genius.
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Thank you for sharing that story 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Beautiful, my friend!!!!!
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Thank you, my redheaded friend!!!!
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Wonderful! I like everything about this poem! Tyrian purple, royal indeed…
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Hey there! You do? Yes!! I take great pleasure in knowing this poem caught your eye. You made my night. Thank you, Alastair.
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A wistful poem.
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Verily, it is so…
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yes, this
the floral scent
offered to
my lover 🙂
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Always
True
With your
Understanding
Thank you, David
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