Loving Care

A bonsai tree glows, sheathed with steady hands. Palms reflect sunlight. Green shades connect strength, our roots to our leaves. Beauty is jade and emerald. Cup the colors, warm the layers. With great care, poetic dreams shape greens into shades of love.

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Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/23/2020 5:27:00 PM

Oh this is so soothing! I love the complete concept of Bonsais the way they represent life. I wish I can grow them someday too. Congratulations on your win Rhonda :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/24/2020 12:29:00 AM

Thank you, Aditi! I don't grow bonsai (or anything green), but I admire those who can. Maybe someday we can both try :) xx Rhonda

Emile Pinet

Date: 5/22/2020 4:21:00 PM

Congratulations Rhonda! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest. Your beautiful poem successfully caught my attention, well done my friend, Emile.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/24/2020 12:27:00 AM

Thank you, Emile, for the placement and for inspiring me to write a diminished hexaverse! I find the forms with strict and limited syllable counts to be the most challenging. :) xx Rhonda