RESPECT

RESPECT

A Poem by Shimmerbliss/CAF
"

Respect Personified

"

Respect

rests quietly,

but if he rises

he has a mountain's voice  

without words.


He is stalwart as a soldier,

frightening as a general 

YET

gentle as a kitten's curl

when pressed 

against

a trustworthy heart.


He is not demeaned

by bowing

to the most 

unlikely masters

and

stands with Lady Justice

when sparrows are broken.


His leathered hands

cradle withered seeds

and he plants them surely

for he knows the bloom

of hope.

© 2012 Shimmerbliss/CAF


Author's Note

Shimmerbliss/CAF
Written for the "Respect Personified" Contest...please let me know what you think.

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Well, Claire,
I'm not certain I've enough or adequate words to express how impressed and swept-up I am by the sheer power and wisdom emanating from your words, into my mind, heart, and soul. Suffice it to say how very much I wish I'd composed this wonderful Free Verse piece — even more-so, how envious I am by the level of your grammatical and creative skills. Respect? Yes, you can certainly call it that (and so much more).

What a distinct pleasure you are to read … thank you so very much, Dear Claire! ⁓ Richard

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Shimmerbliss/CAF

8 Years Ago

Thank you for this beautiful review, Richard. This is one of my favorites...it reminds me of my fath.. read more
Richard🖌

8 Years Ago

You are sincerely and warmly welcome, Claire … smiles 'n hugs!
I know your father loved you.. read more



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BEAUTIFUL! I love your words, they flow so nicely!
"Respect
rests quietly,
but if he rises
he has a mountain's voice
without words." ...this is absolutely wonderful!!

"His leathered hands
cradle withered seeds
and he plants them surely
for he knows the bloom
of hope." ...Love the imagery and meaning here!
You have captured the very essence of Respect. This is an amazing poem, from beginning to end...you are very talented! Thank you for sharing an good luck in the contest :)








Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Oh I like this and all tales of truth in life hope is the food of life and humanity

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Really a fine piece of writing and I must say, that I Iove the final stanza!

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

oh, this is wonderful to read

reminds me of someone I RESPECT

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

An wonderful write .. "For he knows the bloom of hope" .... my fav.


Jasmine ..

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

This is how I would see "Respect" it it was a visible entityl.

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

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...
. i think this is a fine piece of writing ...

. with very simple words and images, you've demystified profundity ...

. your skill shines ... the flow of words is amazing ...

. you traverse all the realms of respect ...

. outstanding work ...

. work that'll inspire anyone who is reading ...

. i especially loved the "trustworthy heart" image ...


Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Added on May 27, 2012
Last Updated on May 28, 2012
Tags: RESPECT, ESTEEM, REGARD, DEFER

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