Flower child (nonet)

by Melissa   Feb 22, 2006


The flower child breathes in harmony
and exhales peace through paper dreams.
Clouding the precious daisies
messied in her long hair,
with transparent smoke
from the fragrant
scent of hope
that still
burns.

Nonet: 9 line form of poetry. The first line has 9 syllables, and each following line has one less syllable until the last line of 1 syllable. Rhyme scheme is optional.

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  • 18 years ago

    by IlliteracyKills

    Absolutely beautifully done my dear, brava!

  • 18 years ago

    by HOLLY ARMER

    Those first two lines are superb!
    The entire piece is like a breath of fresh air, very refreshing.
    Take care and keep it up~Holly

  • 18 years ago

    by Bill Turner

    Nicely done.....great phrasing and burning hope is never a bad thing...