Anmol at dVerse has invited us to write about the humble apple.
Art: http://www.wallart-direct.co.uk – Japanese apple blossom
“O may your breasts be like clusters of the vine, and the scent of your breath like apples.” Song of Songs
The Blossom Of Love
The autumn gnarl and winters bane,
a mange of wolfish devour
stripped bare her modesty,
a vain reveal to a
brittle edge of life
where no life presents,
until, at last,
my eye corners a sudden
translucent flourish
enveloping her sallow,
aged limbs,
with a ripeness of birthing to
my spring as I sup at her fruit,
my cheeks awash in the juice
of apple and faint in the
blossom of love.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
Exquisite imagery and contrasts, Paul. Such a master.
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That is very kind, thank you so much for that VJ.
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Well deserved, Paul
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🙂
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Well said, V.J.!
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Fine use of images, linking them and twisting them. I especially like the opening couplet.
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Many thanks Jane, I’m always fascinated as to what draws each reader.
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If everyone remarks on the same line/image, you know you’ve got one thing right, but it’s also nice to have comments about the structure and the overall effect too.
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Yes, I really find that too, well said.
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One of the adverse effects of poetry group prompts, we all feel obliged to make a ‘nice’ comment.
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Too true, a contructive thought it sure welcome.
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lol double innuendo … the master of passion!
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Thank you indeed Kate.
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such a delicious poem Paul and full of sensory delights
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Many thanks Gina
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you are most welcome Paul, truly enjoy your mastery with words.
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Wow, goodness me, what a wonderful response, thank you Gina.
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Yes, it was biting into that apple that did it for me!
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yes Liz, me too! Paul is such a master at evoking feelings
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so very kind indeed Gina.
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He certainly is.
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Very Kind, thank you for those encouraging words.
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You’re welcome.
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Something in that.
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Nice last two lines.
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Thank you Frank, appreciate that very much.
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… blossom of love. Eloquent, indeed.
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Many thanks for the encouraging words.
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So kind of you to say so. I know nothing about poem, but feel lucky to have a chance to read and appreciate your beautiful thoughts and poems. Thanks to you.
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I’m honoured that you take the time and respond.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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A time of ripening, age doesn’t matter. Thank you Charles.
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😁✨✨👍
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I always admire your use of language. This is so descriptive, with a lovely ending.
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Thank you for such a beautiful respeonse, and those encouraging words.
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🌟Welcome.
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Very good imagery, Paul! Agree totally to VJ. Michael
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Very kind Michael.
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I adore very much, Paul!
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Thank you my friend.
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You too, Paul! Have a beautiful weekend!
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You too, Paul! Have a beautiful weekend!
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You too
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:-))
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Wow I love the subtle double meaning – very sensual
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I’m glad you liked it.
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