A Flower's Gift




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Psyche Opening The Door into Cupid's Garden
John William Waterhouse 1904
In the public domain in the United States



Whither marks the passing of this day?
Its limned edges folding in upon themselves,
A golden harness of thought’s lightest dreams
Sylph-like in their curtained dances
Bloom along the day’s lined pathways.

Each flower,
A chance
Again to seamlessly draw in
The motion of god’s breath
Beneath feet clad only
In the sandals of hope.


copyright/all rights reserved Audrey Howitt 2013


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  1. Wendy BourkeJune 3, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    This is lovely and sensual.

    " Beneath feet clad only
    In the sandals of hope."

    Beautiful words.

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  2. AnonymousJune 3, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Sandals of hope is such a lovely idea - a kind of fragility there - with exposure of all the bare places. Very cool. k.

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  3. Brian MillerJune 3, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    each flower a chance to draw in gods breath....dang...love those lines...so much opportunity there to be had...i need those sandals a bit after my day...just saying...

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  4. VictoriaJune 3, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    I love the images that flow together to create such a love atmosphere.

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  5. UnknownJune 3, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    I see the value of hope in countless ways daily and want to issue everyone a pair of your precious sandals.

    Hugs!

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  6. AnonymousJune 4, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    I myself are exhaling slowly...Audrey, your words provide me a lovely respite from the often hectic "day to day" :D

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    1. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerJune 4, 2013 at 12:48 PM

      Hi Girlie--you made my morning with your comment--thank you!

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  7. Sunday Reflections or Stumbling Towards Happiness by Bill HollandJune 4, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Clad in the sandals of hope....what a beautiful line, and now that I have had my quota of beauty I can begin my writing day.

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  8. ayalaJune 4, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    each flower a chance to draw in gods breath...lovely Audrey. Love the sandals of hope too :)

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  9. AnonymousJune 4, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Love the meaning of this poem I also liked how you described the beauty of nature with a chance for hope in this poem.

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  10. ClaudiaJune 4, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    love the sandals of hope - and the breathing of grace after a long hard day

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  11. brudbergJune 4, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    The whole last stanza makes say yes.. and the sandals of hopes sound great.

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  12. Jennifer WagnerJune 4, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Just beautiful Audrey. I especially love: "in their curtained dances
    Bloom along the day’s lined pathways." and: "Beneath feet clad only
    In the sandals of hope."

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  13. LauraJune 4, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    "he motion of god’s breath
    Beneath feet clad only
    In the sandals of hope." oh Audrey how beautiful!

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  14. Todd Alan KraftJune 4, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Smartly architected, I like the use of curtained and limned to name a few. The clad in sandals of hope, is a really nice finish.

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  15. Christy BJune 4, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    I love the hope and wistful tone that runs though the poem!!

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  16. MaryJune 4, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    This is so wistful and beautiful, Audrey.

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  17. AnonymousJune 4, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    I love the imagery and the message. Sandals of hope is a very nice thought!

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  18. henna inkJune 4, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful, especially the second stanza. I also love the accompanying artwork.

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  19. flaubertJune 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    I hate to repeat what others have said, but "sandals of hope", is pretty darn awesome. Beautiful, Audrey.

    Pamela

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  20. CynthiaJune 4, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Wonderful imagery as always - I sincerely love your poems. :)

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    1. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerJune 4, 2013 at 5:45 PM

      Hi Cyndi! Thank you for your kind words--so greatly appreciated!

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  21. Ruchira KhannaJune 4, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    clad in sandals and hope...beautiful phrase, Audrey!

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  22. enthusiastically, dawnJune 4, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    decadent and divine. Just gorgeous. I am wowed. Like I just ate Godiva chocolate.

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  23. GraceJune 4, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    Lovely write dear ~

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  24. Ginny BrannanJune 4, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    What lovely images your words paint. Well chosen picture to go with them too.

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  25. AnonymousJune 4, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Be free in the presence of God...simply beautiful!

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    1. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerJune 5, 2013 at 9:45 AM

      Yes--I guess that is how it worked out in this piece--Thank you!

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  26. James RainsfordJune 5, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    Memorable and expressed in an original and authentic poetic voice. Great job!

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  27. Pat HattJune 5, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    A sense of freedom and another day, great write at your bay

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  28. my heart's love songsJune 5, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    beautifully written, Audrey! ♥

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  29. AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Hooked at "each flower a chance"...a beautifully loaded phrase...and a lovely write, altogether . ~jackie~

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  30. Myrna R.June 5, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    I love the classical style of this, the words and images you use, the substance of the poem - how best to use this day. Guess I just loved the poem.

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  31. AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Beautiful writing - the sandals of hope are something I could use.

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  32. AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    your language captures time-gone-by esp. in your first stanza. And I enjoy your closure with hope clad feet.

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  33. kelvin s.m.June 5, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    ...excellent write Audrey... i especially like the message in the last verse... and that sandals of hope...ah, lovely... smiles...

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  34. AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    a time we all need hope

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  35. AnonymousJune 6, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    Really enjoyed this Audrey.

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  36. Amrit SinhaJune 7, 2013 at 3:01 AM

    Sandals of hope - loved it !!!

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  37. AnonymousJune 9, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    Golden harness of thought's lightest dream.....wow, that sounds too divine.

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