image Peter Gertner - Crucifixion from google dot com
I thirst - is what was said by him
Mighty enough, waters to part
Holy though earthbound walking
Messianic mission ever fulfilled
rain drops remain the sickle moon 's thirst for wholeness again
thirsting awhile -
the liquid yearns of my soul
meanders
another hot day
my thirst surrendered -
froth of golden beer
There once was an aunt named Quin
Who drank till her antennas grew thin
Of honey so sweet
And curds so meek
Her thirst for a waistline so slim
IXORA
The ixora blooms drink to their delight,
From the wettness in seasons of the rain;
Their little umbrella faces bereft of strain,
Resplendent in interludes of sunlight;
I linger a while to write, a tribute if i might,
To your now iterative state, and feign
Jealousy, to compliment your splendor again;
Radiant reds, oranges, and yellows bright,
A common place blooming, a beautiful sight;
No place in legendary courts to regain,
For never have you lost your plebeian reign;
A threadbare glory remains your right;
Seen here and there never out of sight;
Still my delight, beautiful ixora you remain
['IXORA' - publication credit: page 9, Pink Crush; 2011 authorHOUSE]
--gillena cox
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hot days
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38 comments:
nice...i like the rain drops and sickle moon verse...mmm...i like my beer dark...just as refreshing to me...ha.
have a wonderful day gilena
Thanks for stopping by Brian
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There is a longing that is hard to quench, just like your words convey life
Enjoyed them all!
Thanks for your appreciation Alan
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Thanks Laurie
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Gillena, I am amazed to see how many aspects of thirst you explored through your poems.
Gillena, I really enjoyed the different perspectives you shared on 'thirst.' There really are a variety of thirsts, aren't there?
Thanks for dropping in Gabriella
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Happy you dropped by Mary
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The 'Aunt named Quin' piece made me chuckle!
Thirst of many kinds....well spoken Gillena. :-)
Happy you dropped by PL
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Thanks Carrie
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This is a veritable kaleidoscope of images and wonderful words to explore the theme. Nice write, Gillena!
I like the different takes & specially enjoyed the Aunt named Qin ~ Have a lovely week ~
Thanks Nicholas
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Happy you dropped in Grace
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some great lines here Gillena..and specially the aunt's "...thirst for a waistline so slim".. :)
Hi Gillena, love all your different takes on this! Ixoras are beautiful, you painted them perfectly :-)
Ixoras somehow, my heart led me to Jesus, I don't what i read, sometimes I see through words...you always make me see Gillena
Varieties of thirst! I like all of them. In fact there is similarity between my thirst and your aunt's. *smiles*
Happy you dropped in Sumana
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Thank you for your appreciation Sara
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Thank you for your appreciation Lorraine
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Happy you dropped in Umang
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Interesting variety.
Thanks dropping in Gail
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A lovely group of thirst quenchers.
Adelaide
liked all your lines on thirst..very nice Gillena:)
Awesome thoughts about thirst.
Thanks Adelaide
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Happy you dropped in Arathi
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Thanks for stopping Judie
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You beautifully covered a wide range of thirsts. I like this a lot, Gillena!
Thanks Minerva
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Such a kaleidoscope. Auntie Quinn made me LOLOL several times. I like how you have spanned various poetry writing styles here with differing rhythms and melodic phrase. Nicely done. The limericky Quinn was my favourite.
◕‿◕。) Happy you dropped in Anne
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