petals of powder

sealed in the blossom
as if held in place
petals of powder
clung round the center
unfurling with the warming
the light of the sun
Opening wider
feeling the rays
the pure white petals
alive, on display

August 1, 2011
after reading poem from 7/30/11,
“Something perfect”, about
Rose of Sharon blossom
in the backyard
July 29, 2011

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Something perfect

Something perfect
pure and holy
in the intricate pattern
in the delicate fabric
the petals supple
bending in the breezes
yet appearing to be made
of confectioner’s sugar
powdery petals
of God’s endless love

July 30, 2011
Rose of Sharon blossom
in the backyard
July 29, 2011

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 12,700+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live