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Lonnie
Mar 04, 2010 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Lavender

Lavender she wore that day
among the blossoms
lithe limbs below the dress
caressing petals

The flowers swayed with her
as she danced
moved more by her presence
than the subtle breeze

My eyes leaked love
seeing such fragile beauty
and poetry was born
as the morning breathed

Lavender is what I see
when dreams of her return
haunting me like tender spirits
in purple shades of night

Silken kisses tease my lips
again I feel her
touching me curiously
with Elfin hands

My ears ring once more
with echos of girlish glee
and I ache in silence
for want of her

Lavender she wore
lavender I see
the color of a love
that soothed the soul of me

C.  Lon  R.  Bruso
— Lonnie, Mar 04, 2010

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: New England, originally, now, Macon, N.C., USA

Favorite Poets: Poe, Frost, Bob Dylan

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Critiques

arja

arja

16 years 3 months ago

>>>APPLAUSE< ..vivid

>>>APPLAUSE<<< ..vivid imagery, i could feel such intense passion...that if I was the lady in the poem I would be so flattered..its that feeling of a deeper love undeniably overflowing...like a flower, delicate with each blossom & fragile even to the human touch.. actually, while reading your poem I was like floating, love that feeling.. :)
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Lonnie

16 years 3 months ago

Many thanks!

This is a seldom-used form for me, as I normally prefer to use rhyme and meter, but it seemed to go together well and I guess it works!
arja

arja

16 years 3 months ago

..i’ve read it again, and

..i've read it again, and (for me) it really is an ode to that special someone..and it really works well.. ;)
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magics02

16 years 3 months ago

WOW Lonnie this is great

Love it Lonnie it is beautiful and I know Poe loves it to as I feel it is meant for her, You know lavendar the scent, the color my favorite and very relaxing for the poetic mind. Good Luck you and Chrys!! I know the countdown days are coming. Love in Peace Mona Learn to live, learn to forgive. Vivere My friend.
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Lonnie

16 years 3 months ago

Thank you Mona!

Lavender is one of my favorite colors to see women wear! Also, as you say, the scent is quite nice too! Glad you enjoyed this!
Seren

Seren

16 years 3 months ago

Dear Lonnie

Lavender she wore lavender I see the color of a love that soothed the soul of me lavender she wore all that I can see in the colour of our love that soothed the soul of me dont ask me why but my brain kept thinking those lines loved it all Lonnie ...sorry I know I dont usually offere suggestions but those lines popped out at me lol ... much love to you both and best wishes on your upcoming events :) Jayne-Chloe x x x
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Lonnie

16 years 3 months ago

Thank you, Jayne!

Those lines work well also, and I may change them around one day, who knows? I'm always pleased when you drop by to read one of my poems and leave a comment or two! Thanks again!
Kailashana

Kailashana

16 years 3 months ago

Isn’t love a beautiful

Isn't love a beautiful thing when freely expressed? Shades of lavender, shades of undress. ~A "If parents really would love their children there would no longer be any war." J. Krishnamurti
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Lonnie

16 years 3 months ago

Thank you!

And thank God for allowing us to Love! It is probably our most worthwhile attribute as human beings!
weirdelf

weirdelf

16 years 3 months ago

Bloody fucking hell!

I have always respected you as a poet but this is the first time you have made me jealous of your talent. Co-incidentally just today I witnessed a scene of sweet love that I wanted to write about but felt inhibited of doing so. You inspire me, sir. Thank you. Cheers, Jess, reprehensibly irrepressible
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Lonnie

16 years 3 months ago

Thank you, Jess!

Coming from you, that means more than you know! We may disagree on many things in life, but I don't think Poetry is one of them! I will try to continue to make you jealous! LOL!!!
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Ink Dragon

16 years 3 months ago

Dear Lonnie,

great concept, great flow, great words. A real joy to read. Thank you. Yours, ~Nina
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Lonnie

16 years 3 months ago

Thank you, Nina!

I appreciate your stopping by to read this and leave such a nice comment! This was a bit of a departure for me, but I think I needed the change, and the challenge!
mand

mand

16 years 3 months ago

A really wonderful poem,

A really wonderful poem, full of love and longing, wonderful imagery and just a pleasure to read. Love Mand
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Lonnie

16 years 3 months ago

Thank you so much!

I deeply appreciate any and all feedback, and I am happy that this poem struck a chord in you! Thanks again!
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Saiko-Johnny

16 years 3 months ago

Super!

You really painted the picture here Lonnie! And I mean PAINTED! The part: 'The flowers swayed with her as she danced moved more by her presence than the subtle breeze' is a masterpiece by itself! Cheers, John.
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Lonnie

16 years 3 months ago

Thank you, John!

I'm not really used to using freeform poetry, but this one seemed to call for it, so I took a chance! Thanks for reading and your kind comments!
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 3 months ago

Dear Lonnie

You are a true artist from the heart. My favorite lines are: Lavender is what I see when dreams of her return haunting me like tender spirits in purple shades of night Love the imagery you paint with such ease. Always, Cat
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Lonnie

16 years 3 months ago

Thanks M'lady Cat!

If it meets with your approval, then I am content! Thank you so much for reading, commenting, and, in general, lifting my spirits!
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Mariposa

16 years 3 months ago

lovely

Nice rhyming in the last two stanzas, and a good connection back to the beginning, weaving it all neatly together. Evoked images of days of love, days of beauty gone by...thank you for this sensual poem, a good way to begin my day. Yes, without love we are indeed lost! And not poets! Jhena Mariposa
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Lonnie

16 years 3 months ago

Thank you very much!

I appreciate you stopping by to read and comment! Glad you enjoyed this poem!
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Brett

16 years 3 months ago

You write some deep poetry.

Lon, the poetry you write is so deep and compelling and just found out that you authored a paper back book, you are the same person I used to know back in the days of Citizen Band radio, I knew you as the one the only PaPa Goose. Keep up the poetry and look forward to reading more of your poems. Brett.
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Lonnie

16 years 3 months ago

Thanks, Brett!

Hope the weather is fine out there on the West Coast! I'm happy that you enjoy my poetry!
seabhac

seabhac

16 years 3 months ago

lavender is the colour of

lavender is the colour of contented love A settled colour of the warmth of summer Balmy days and heady scents my favourite line was My eyes leaked love May you be blinded with this love forever Seabhac
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Lonnie

16 years 3 months ago

Many thanks!

This was a bit of a different style for me! Glad you liked it!
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BrightEyed

16 years 3 months ago

beautiful

such strong longing. wonderful read. great job. -ur friend, bright eyed
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Lonnie

16 years 3 months ago

Thanks, BrightEyed!

I'm grateful that you took the time to read and comment, all feedback is precious to me!
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Zara

16 years 3 months ago

Lavender

This particular stanza stuck in my head: My eyes leaked love seeing such fragile beauty and poetry was born as the morning breathed So passionate, such a beautiful read. GOOD JOB (:
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lyz

16 years 2 months ago

I love Lavender

Excellent, beautifully worded, a joy to read and I too applaud your words of love. Bravo. Love Lyz. XX