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I have been enjoying looking at the flowers pictures from Demetrios Trifiatis garden -- they are outstanding and bring me great joy.

Now regarding this poem, I don’t believe we need another poem about Orchids but my heart is moved every time I linger and gape at their beauty. So, here is my little contribution into the sea of Orchid poems.

As always -- Love Generously!!

David

Orchid – Calling gently to my heart Such beauty - delicate, exotic, graceful Caressing my spirit With a gentle colorful peace Scenting the air – a sweet love breeze A beacon of hope . . . of love When sadness blankets my soul When nights are long, cold and dark When days are filled with a misty grey fog This flower standing resolute Whispers the eternal promise Its beauty a glimpse into the eternal realm – creator God A divine creation – a precious love-gift Of a peace that lights up the sky As my tears wash forth My heart-pain is transformed into wisdom My suffering into strength My crippling fear into courage One more time my glaze lingers Bruised and battered, I breathe in . . . out There! I have move past the pain To embrace love and forgiveness To be strong and alive! Orchid Calling gently to my heart Such beauty - delicate, exotic, graceful Love Generously ---- David Meade 10/27/2015

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Arlene Smith

Date: 1/18/2017 4:13:00 PM

So sweet and encouraging my friend.. Well done!!

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 12/9/2015 9:59:00 AM

Inspirational and superbly crafted my friend. Lovely sentiment! Best wishes, Keith

Iris E. S-Lewis

Date: 11/30/2015 6:00:00 AM

Each word paints picture of hope, renewal, beauty.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/19/2015 3:55:00 PM

An amazing poem giving us much strength...and hope for the beauty of peace and love. Your words carry flowers`perfume..Lovely and Welcome back.

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 11/19/2015 9:20:00 AM

David, I am also a lover of orchids - I never get enough:-)! There is such a beauty blooming on my office window and she sings her own song! This piece is such a lovely personification of the orchid that creatively exults the wonder of the flower in all its glory! A-7 for sure! Pandita

Robert Lindley

Date: 11/18/2015 8:54:00 PM

A rare beauty, both the orchid and this poem. The love comparison fits so well and was executed in style.... My fav line among the many-- "Whispers the eternal promise "

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/17/2015 3:44:00 PM

Hello, DAvid. thanks for stopping by and visiting me yesterday!!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 11/16/2015 1:18:00 PM

A beautiful, emotive poem, David! I'm so glad I chose it to read today. I missed your inspiring words...hugs, Rhonda

David Meade
Date: 11/16/2015 5:53:00 PM

You are most kind Rhonda, I have not been around much but your words lifted my heart tonight! All the best always!

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 11/15/2015 9:16:00 PM

Love this write and the messages within. Lovely and uplifting. Hugs

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/10/2015 9:53:00 PM

Beautiful David, very lovely poem.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/7/2015 9:03:00 AM

You have most certainly loved generously with this piece.

Kp Nunez

Date: 11/7/2015 2:06:00 AM

Back to read this beauty, David. Did you enter this in the Favorite Flower Contest? I believe this will do well! Best, Kim

Eve Roper

Date: 11/6/2015 1:30:00 PM

wonderful poem of feelings and spiritual hope hugs eve

Paul Callus

Date: 11/6/2015 10:39:00 AM

Hi David! So good to see you back...posting a beautiful, pensive tribute to orchids...the flowers of eternal promise! #7 I too find pleasure in Demi's flowers...a miracle in a roof garden! ~ All the best, my friend. // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/5/2015 9:41:00 PM

I wish I was a bee right about now. I love and inhale the imagery, to love and forgive, such beauty exfoliates once the pain becomes the past. Love the way you lift the misty grey fog... LINDA

John Fleming

Date: 11/5/2015 2:22:00 PM

This is a rather lovely poem, David. My very best regards! :) john

Meg Anderson

Date: 11/3/2015 12:23:00 PM

lovely!

David Meade
Date: 11/5/2015 6:01:00 PM

Like you!

Kp Nunez

Date: 10/29/2015 12:05:00 PM

"...and he has broken his silence..." Worth all the wait, David. Again, this write shows your sensitivity. Loved the line "Its beauty a glimpse into the eternal realm – creator God". Caught my breath with the imagery and the image of a man so in love with God that he is brought to tears by the sheer beauty of a flower. 7 and fav. hugs!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/28/2015 6:46:00 PM

just read your dessert comment to me: dark chocolate, cashews, and peanut butter . . . 7" OMG, I LOVE all of those. A man after my own heart!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/28/2015 6:35:00 PM

I see you really love this flower. THis is beautiful work and I am happy to see you post this newest poem at last!

David Meade
Date: 11/5/2015 6:15:00 PM

I am partial to Orchids and dancing Sunflowers!!

Tim Smith

Date: 10/28/2015 1:27:00 PM

A beacon of hope. It takes me away.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/28/2015 11:08:00 AM

I'm overjoyed to see your lovely piece, David. You've been away far too long. I am also blessed by the pics that Demetrios posts. Each a breath of fresh air. I particularly am fond of Orchids as it's one of my nick names...Desert Orchid. Thanks for posting a lovely poem about this flower.

David Meade
Date: 11/5/2015 6:08:00 PM

Hi LO, Desert Orchid fits you well . . . you are a dear and faithful friend, even when I have gone silent. Big hugs

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 10/28/2015 7:20:00 AM

clever to use the word Orchid because it may sound as a name of the woman but then in some lines you mentioned something about a flowers beauty and all.. really clever!!! ~Olive Eloisa

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/28/2015 3:28:00 AM

It worth while waiting four months to read a poem of Orchid's beauty, my dearest friend, David! A seven! Thank you for enjoying my humble flowers!