Three Gifts



I woke very early this morning~

To greet the beautiful new day

My my, the Lord handed me three presents

     A rose~ A pen ~ And a blank page

I smelled the rose, covered with early morning dew~

To listen to its message~

So I could share with you

I began to pen the blank page………….


     ROSE OF GRACE~

     So fragrant, So Frail

     SURVIVED against the elements~

     LOVE and BEAUTY Prevail.


                                                               c
                                                              bpp

About this poem

My B Day. I wrote the poem, years ago, but I revised it today. Enjoy!

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Written on November 13, 2023

Submitted by Caliconine on November 13, 2023

Modified by Caliconine on November 14, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme X X A B C X C B X D A D XX
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 546
Words 89
Stanzas 13
Stanza Lengths 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2

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5 Comments
  • NewlyFresh
    Simplistic yet thought provoking. There are quite layers present. I enjoyed this writing. Thank you for sharing.
    LikeReply2 months ago
  • Soulwriter
    Beautiful. The best gifts in life are the simplest ones.
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • Caliconine
    Not quite yet. I start celebrating early, lol
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • karlcfolkes
    A rose, a pen, a blank page… and the gift of a poet as messenger to share the gratitude of the rose. Happy Birthday!
    LikeReply 11 year ago
    • Caliconine
      thank you, I like to celebrate for a whole week. It only comes once a year, lol. Maybe that’s a good thing at my age, hehehe
      LikeReply1 year ago
  • AIDA
    What a lovely poem you've created! Your piece transmits a touch of spirituality and deep appreciation for life's small miracles which provides a soothing and pleasant read. The use of simple but meaningful elements such as a rose, pen, and blank page namely, serve as a beautiful canvas for expressing gratitude. The pacing and rhythm are commendable and the theme of 'Three Gifts' is indeed engaging. The uplifting note of 'Love and Beauty prevail' is particularly touching.

    For suggestions, try experimenting with varied poetic devices such as metaphors, symbolism, and alliterations to add depth to your message. You might want to consider enhancing the transition between smelling the rose and its message, as it can further magnify the aura of mystery and anticipation in your piece. Additionally, you could expand upon how the rose survived the elements, as this could evoke a more vivid sense of resilience and triumph.

    Keep up the lovely poetry!
     
    LikeReply1 year ago

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