Sweet Pearl

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Sweet Pearl

Oh you sweet little thing
I see you so seldom
You are neither the workhorse 
Nor a common or garden variety 
Instead you are petite
Delicate and sweet
You are pretty to see
and are incapable
of bringing tears
to my eyes
When i need something special
I look for you
to accompany me 
and grace my glass
with your delectable presence
My sweet pearl onion


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We have a guest host at D'Verse tonight, Melissa Lemay from the blog of the same name.  She is a fellow poet from Lancaster County, PA.  She has prompted us tonight with the word Onion.

There have been many poems written about onions, but there is one in particular I know better than others. It is Ode to the Onion by Pablo Neruda.  I love his poetry and how he views the onion.  I used it as inspiration for my poem, Sweet Pearl.

Published by Christine Bolton

I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

24 thoughts on “Sweet Pearl”

  7. “When i need something special
    I look for you”

    To appreciate that something special about the most obscure, is a blessing and a gift of the heart. Thank you for joining in with your beautiful poem.🙏🏼❤️

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    1. Thank you Melissa. I was truly inspired by Neruda’s Ode to the Onion. He showed there us beauty in everything we see if only we take the time to look ☺️❤️

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  10. “You are neither the workhorse /Nor a common or garden variety/Instead you are petite/Delicate and sweet,” .. yes sigh .. this is such a gorgeous poem, Christine ❤️❤️

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    1. Dear Sanaa, thank you so much my friend. I’m so happy you enjoyed it as much as I loved writing it. Hope all is well with you. ☺️❤️❤️

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