Ode to Roses
This was my first poetry attempt as an adult. This is actually the 3rd version. The first is gone with the wind. The second was recently on my musings page and now reborn here to continue my joy of writing and sharing poetry.
I originally wrote this piece about 18 years ago while camping in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Those times living and camping in CO bring back such good memories. They were some of the peak times in my life, while I was exploring new worlds within and without. Thank you Colorado, thank you nature, thank you VW camper. I miss you!
I wrote this poem during a day of creativity sparked by the ideas and processes found in the book, Wild Heart Dancing by Elliot Sobel. If you need a boost of creativity or are just learning to allow the inner muse expression, I highly recommend this fun and helpful book.
I waffled back and forth over whether to call this a poem or ode. I settled on ode because I like the idea of celebrating roses as implied by the term ode.* I love their aroma, form and beauty, however temporal and fleeting. Enjoy!
Ode to Roses
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Aroma of the gods, oozing passion and beauty
Wafting through my body and senses
Touched, uplifted and transformed in an instant
The joy, like the aroma, has come and gone
Drifting on with the winds of time
Did I smell that, did I feel that, was it real?
Oh, silly mind games
Remember the feeling, remember your heart
The gift has been given, the message received
We are united in beauty
Eternally one
Free of mind, fear and separation
Return home to love on my sweet aroma
… muse brad
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* From Ruth Nix of Demand Media, “An ode is a poetic form that’s best described as a song or poem written in praise or celebration of an object, a place or an experience. Generally speaking, the ode is the go-to form for those who wish to offer tribute to something or someone that, in the moment, is no longer present.”
Very nice!
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Thanks Angela! It’s wonderful to have you visit and comment on my site. Cyberhugs! Brad
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“…Remember the feeling, remember your heart…” That tugs! I know that Colorado space. It’s only a few hours drive from where I live. I get your ‘longing’ for time spent there. This ode is beautiful, Brad. I wish I had your expressive talent. Thanks for choosing to reprise and share the piece.
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Thanks Eric and you’re welcome., Writing poetry is the hardest and most fulfilling, and always a stretch to put them out. Interesting that they seem to be my most popular posts!
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🙂 Love it Brad ❤
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Thanks! ❤
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Glad you reposted this, Brad. It’s the first I’m seeing it.
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Thanks Cynthia. I’m glad you enjoyed it and want to create more like it. 🙂
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Beautiful!!! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Natalie. This was one of my early attempts at a love poem. 🙂
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It was very nice Bra😊❤️
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🙂
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Worth bringing back….love it!!
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thanks Kirt!
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