Quickly Green with envy
Leaves tenderly enfold
your creamy petals;
you blush with pleasure.
Even Eros is envious
of your earnestness.
Peony
Poetry by Debi Swim
Persistent WV Poet
Quickly Green with envy
Leaves tenderly enfold
your creamy petals;
you blush with pleasure.
Even Eros is envious
of your earnestness.
Poetry by Debi Swim 
Beautiful image, beautiful words!
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Thank you, Beverly
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A tanka ode to the peony. This is just gorgeous.
Happy Sunday
Much💖love
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Thanks Gillena. Happy Sunday to you, too.
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I love looking at the gorgeous peonies my neighbor across the street has. They’re just breathtaking. I don’t blame Eros for his infatuation.
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Me either, they are such lovely flowers
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Who could blame Eros? Some blooms are just such a delight to behold. Love this one so much!
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Thank you, Magaly
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Loved this Beautiful
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Sweetly sensual. Cupid is jealous too.
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Lovely tanka
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I’m not familiar with peonies; this is a lovely introduction, in words and image.
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lovely tanka.
peonies are beautiful.
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Sounds delectable to me. “Creamy petals” – I imagine a lovely, delicious cake. Sending pleasant vibes to Eros.
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Hey sweet poem – I listened to 1000 miles from nowhere…good tip.
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Succinctly put.
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Lovely words – good enough to eat!
Anna :o]
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