A Flock of Daffodils

As a flock of Daffodils wrestle with the wind. A Bradford bright and bold stands watch over the garden. Soon rest settles upon the meadow, and the two converse in murmurs soft and low; trying hard not to wake their surrounding neighbors.

As a Scrub Oak disburses its last leaf of Winter in hopes that Spring's Easter bonnet will arrive soon. A Golen-Rod weighted with blooms taunts a Redbud who can only count three.

But he will have the last laugh come Summer, when lover’s spoon under heart shaped leaves.

As a Robin sings to an enormous Maple. Asking for plenty of cover to last the year. Then the first fawn of the season sleeps beneath the branches of a Cedar.

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Cherrie... a lovely poem that rings true.
We have had so many Robin Red Breasts ... and Rabbits also this Spring.
Planting a few flowers in rich soil is always a pleasure. A Rosebush of Bright Pink Petals has been in bloom since April... as I bought it in Bloom and it has weathered outside along the front of our Yard. Passerby's can be reminded that there is Hope tucked in the Earth that will see us through the "hard times". Your Poetry shared is an Inspiration. gently, Pat

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you Pat. 😊 ya know it's true your garden is a bit yourself you share with your neighbors and any who pass your way. A joy to so many.

[Patricia Wedel]

Hi Cherry.. we Live in a Circle of homes 🏠 within a Circle. The name of the Road that goes around is “Patrician Court” (a coincidence). We moved here four years ago and neighbors walk around the Court with their children and Dogs. So I put some Wind Chimes in the Middle of the Roses. It is like sharing Poetry when the Wind blows. God planted us here so we could Grow. We are blessed. Gently, Pat

[olla]

what a delightful pageant of spring you have created.. I love the "flock of Daffodils" I will forever after see them as such.. yes.. we are all starving for spring this year.. the apple tree outside my kitchen window had just started with her new spring bonnet..

[Cherrie Palmer]

I always like thinking about nature talking amongst itself.
I kinda like that image of 💐 as a flock.

[Gee]

You create sights to behold in the readers mind and a wishing that winter begone :))

[Cherrie Palmer]

Spring is on a slow roll. Yesterday after work we had snow flurries.

[Gee]

Snow here today and towards the end of next week :(

[Cherrie Palmer]

April fools says Mother Nature

[Gee]

Indeed :))

[Cherrie Palmer]

Even though she is beautiful. I must say she isn't funny.

[Neville]

I love the term 'a flock of daffodils' I'm gonna hit the sack later and see nothing but yellow .. mmh & maybe just a hint of green here n there ...................... Lovely words Cherrie P :)

[Cherrie Palmer]

:) I am definitely ready for fairer weather.

[Neville]

me too .....................

[lightsong]

You made me want to be a flock of Daffodils not a Daffodil but the "flock" of it... for whatever reason your words made me feel that. now... I imagine myself a "a flock of Daffodils" and this inspires thoughts, words, ideas... a poem in my head... for that I am thanking You greatly dear Cherrie. what a lovely and yearning little piece You have there.

[Cherrie Palmer]

One of my favorite things is for something I see or read create a poem. I can't wait to read it.

[lightsong]

I am lazy in writing these days BUT as soon as I write and post it I will let You know :>

[Chris Shaw]

Wonderful description here Cherrie. You gave your readers some beautiful spring imagery to focus on. A lovely uplifting write. Thank you.

Chris

[Cherrie Palmer]

Good morning Chis thank you. Nature always seems to have plenty to say. If I
slow down and listen.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Love your words! It was breath-taking as I read and vision the scenery!

[Cherrie Palmer]

I'm so happy you enjoyed this one

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

It was great!

[JE Falcon]

So many visions to see, so many and so easily seen. Wunderbar!

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you 😊

[W. Barrett Munn]

Cherrie P. I like this one a lot. I'm wondering what it would sound like if you started each of the first 5 lines with "As a". Then, the sixth line, "But" breaks that rhythm before you return "As a" for the last two lines. What do you think?

[Cherrie Palmer]

Take peek and see what you think

[W. Barrett Munn]

I like it. You?

[Cherrie Palmer]

I haven't decided it's a big maybe.

[W. Barrett Munn]

I still think it might work better if it ends with As the first fawn... What do you think?

[Cherrie Palmer]

The flow sounded forced It's closer.

[W. Barrett Munn]

Just my idea. Here is how I visualize this:
As a flock
As a Bradford
As scrub oak
as a Golen-Rod
But
As a robin
As the first fawn

[Cherrie Palmer]

This is a big maybe.:)

[W. Barrett Munn]

I suggest just to try it at home in private without posting to see what you think.

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem dear Cherrie. Here in Michigan. Flowers are still hiding. Winter is holding on. I love the days of Spring. It seem, we become more alive. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Cherrie Palmer]

Well hang Spring is on her way.

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem dear Cherrie.