by Lawrence U.
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January 10, 2007

The Ladybird

July 11, 2007 07:44 PM EDT
views: 68 | rating: 10/10 (26 votes) | comments: 32
 

The ladybird

In her element, this

Winter’s morn…

A dazzling smile on

Silver heels

 

You

Flew into my life

Unnoticed…

Painting my shadow

With stars

 

Throughout the night…

You danced to the rhythm

Of the raindrops

Like the waxing moon

On heat

 

Ladybird

In a fancy dress…

Sumptuous lips

 

Your brilliant

Smile illuminates my

Visual field…

The timeless memory

Of first love divine

 

I tossed…

The blues into the wind

With a smile

As broad as the Darling

River

 

You fill

My heart with joy…

Frisky moon

  

 

 
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Comments: 32

Sandy F. Jul 11, 2007, 8:11pm EDT
You certainly weave a sparkling web of words, my friend. This is beautiful.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jul 11, 2007, 8:45pm EDT
Good shot...
Audrey F. Jul 11, 2007, 11:34pm EDT
Definitely one of your best poems yet, Lawrence. Ooh, something about that second stanza stands out for me, but I love the whole poem! Beautiful, just beautiful.
brenda c. Jul 12, 2007, 1:05am EDT
nice poem.
Dona B. Jul 12, 2007, 3:36am EDT
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Barbi P. Jul 12, 2007, 9:36am EDT
Nice, thanks for sharing.
Val G. Jul 12, 2007, 12:45pm EDT
Nice poem. I was expecting a tribute to Ladybird Johnson, so I was pleasantly surprised.
Crystal R. Jul 12, 2007, 5:23pm EDT
Awesome! I especially loved the second to last stanza...so vivid!
Monika V. Jul 12, 2007, 6:51pm EDT
Beautiful..

please read this poem too
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977054177
thanks
P.W. Dowdy Jul 12, 2007, 6:58pm EDT
Good day mate,

That's a fair dikum of a poem. Okay, my accent is the result of hanging out years ago with my good buddy Patric from Killara NSW

Nicely done.
Michele (Misha) B. Jul 12, 2007, 9:55pm EDT
Beautiful.
Elsie Duggan Jul 13, 2007, 4:17pm EDT
This is exquisite Lawrence, beautifuly done, I love it.
Jerri H. Jul 13, 2007, 8:07pm EDT
Beautiful Lawrence!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!! 10~~~~
amanda wallin Jul 16, 2007, 8:15am EDT
Wow, what a wonderful web of a double meaning. Your trademark wistful imagery is simply stunning and this is a fantastic tribute to a wonderful lady. Definitely worthy of publishing.
Kathryne Kennedy Jul 17, 2007, 12:04am EDT
Evocative & lovely.:}
Anne Marie A. Jul 17, 2007, 12:41am EDT
You paint wonderful image filled works of art with your words.
Karolyn Q. Jul 17, 2007, 3:11pm EDT
Beautiful!
Seshu BSR C. Jul 18, 2007, 1:59am EDT
Great end with --frisky moon, touch of romanticism. Grat imagery. Lawrence!
vickey w Jul 25, 2007, 7:45am EDT
good poem.
Tina Coruth Jul 30, 2007, 1:37pm EDT
Very nicely done!
Lovely!
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Aug 6, 2007, 1:44am EDT
cool poem
Elsie Duggan Aug 8, 2007, 7:56pm EDT
Back to read this beautiful poem again Lawrence, I hope you entered the contest they are talking about here.
Marge H. Aug 21, 2007, 9:39pm EDT
I loved this. My favorite stanza was the second, with the titillating third running a close second.
Stephanie A. (On vacation) Aug 26, 2007, 3:59pm EDT
This is beautifully written, I really enjoyed reading it.
Ellie !. Jan 15, 2008, 9:31pm EST
Lovely. NIce visualization.
queen.susan . Jan 22, 2008, 12:01am EST
lovely words.
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Ellie !. Feb 7, 2008, 9:21pm EST
yes, twas lovely, indeed
Jerri H. Mar 11, 2008, 10:06pm EDT
I love the colors in this one~
Curt L. Apr 30, 2008, 11:29pm EDT
So masterful! So beautiful!
Mary G. Jul 17, 2008, 2:55am EDT
excellent poem
.* Sandi * Nov 4, 2008, 7:12pm EST
Wonderfully done! Lawrence!
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