Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Poor Man's Orchid





Sweet sixteen, big blue eyes,
heart aflutter,
she stands under a cherry tree
extravagant with pink blossoms,
the evening filled with a scent so sweet
she will remember it
fifty years later,
recall how he picked a small cluster,
presenting it to her with a flourish:
"Poor man's orchid" -
the most beautiful one 
she ever received.

for Susan's prompt at Mid Week Motif: Cherry Blossoms

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25 comments:

  1. SoumyenduApril 1, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Now that's definitely a big WOW!

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  2. totomaiApril 1, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    I can't stop smiling. Read it thrice already. Memory like this can surely stand the tests of time. Inspiring poetry, Sherry

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  3. Sanaa RizviApril 1, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Such a heart-warming poem Sherry :D
    Love the vivid images that you have so sincerely painted in your poem! Bravo :D

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  4. Sumana RoyApril 1, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    "Poor man's orchid" -...you've nailed it Sherry with this orchid's name...so sweet :)

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  5. SusanApril 1, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Aw. Oh. A little tear falls at the beauty, at the memory. I'm also wearing a huge smile. Love this.

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  6. annell4April 1, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    The sweetest!!!

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  7. WolfsrosebudApril 1, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    the simplest gifts often the most treasured

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  8. hedgewitchApril 1, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    Beautiful and evocative of the fragility of youth, as fleeting as that 'poor man's orchid,' but every bit as sweet.

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  9. Myrna R.April 1, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    I like the idea of a poor man's orchid. I have memories of something similar, but it involved weeds. Now that's poor! Lovely poem Sherry.

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  10. MaryApril 1, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    Wonderful, Sherry. I hope this is a true tale. It may be a 'poor man's orchid,' but it is JUST as beautiful!

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  11. Eileen T O'Neill .....April 1, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    Sherry,

    This could have been composed for Valentine's Day. What a lovely and loving tribute to such a gift..'A poor man's orchid.' It is a heartbeat of love!!
    You are a real and true star Sherry. You can turn anything into beauty with your words!!
    Best wishes,
    Eileen

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  12. HannahApril 1, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    You've painted such a vivid portrait of this couple - so beautiful!

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  13. kaykualaApril 1, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    Poor man or otherwise these are just as beautiful. And reliving such a touching episode! Wonderful lines Sherry!

    Hank

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  14. AnonymousApril 1, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    Poor man's orchid.. fantastic!

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  15. TruedessaApril 1, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    Oh, I love the the poor man's orchid..those flowers are intoxicating..

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  16. The UnknowngnomeApril 1, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    Lovely Sherry. I hold a similar memory but not as wonderfully written as yours.

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  17. grapelingApril 1, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    some flower :) ~

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  18. Old EggApril 1, 2015 at 10:54 PM

    Some men have that touch of inspiration and do something so tender and beautiful as to win a woman's heart. I must try that next time round.

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  19. kelvin s.m.April 2, 2015 at 12:48 AM

    That's quite a love story, Sherry! The memories are gold, remembering is both so happy & sad to realize. I enjoyed this, thank you!

    - ksm

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  20. AnonymousApril 2, 2015 at 3:59 AM

    Mmmm, scent is so evocative!

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  21. Marcoantonio Arellano (Nene)April 2, 2015 at 4:11 AM

    i can picture you, sherry, underneath that tree
    receiving a gift with the soft and sensual scent that is only superceded by the captive moment of innocence in all its purity. gracias for sharing this moment, mi amiga

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  22. ScarletApril 2, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Poor it may be, but it is very beautiful presented, smiles ~ Love the sweet memory Sherry ~

    Grace

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  23. Jae RoseApril 2, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    What a wonderful piece...presented with all the love of a bouquet itself

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  24. Gen Giggles April 3, 2015 at 5:19 AM

    Great build. The flow to the title line was well executed.

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  25. UnknownApril 6, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Poor man's orchid can dance in a way the elegant orchid cannot. What a view of love from younger eyes.
    Lovely!!!

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