I see a Flower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I see a Flower
By: Adam M. Snow

I see a flower, weltering in this midst summer's heat;
a tragedy of beauty lost.
It goes untold the innocent that once lied,
a beauty trampled by man.
For whatever it was, a rose or a sunflower bud,
it was short lived, a tragedy.
Should that flower be left to welt away?
Perhaps, or perhaps one day it will bloom anew;
a new beginning with colors like the heavens.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing description brought to life the death of the flower. The flower is tender and beautiful. Can cause hope and happiness by her blooming. I did like the hopeful ending. We do need flowers. Make us know rebirth and the beauty of nature. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[NA]

For we all are born and die, the circle of life...a sobering piece :) x

[Ankit Mahar]

Nothing new to say. It is as good as ever. A tragedy for the flower. I wish it'd be longer. A good poem

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A most beautiful and telling piece, well done.

[Heartshaped Rain]

I enjoyed this very much. There is such beauty in the perennials, each year dying to become fuller and brighter year after year. I love how you metaphorically conveyed this hope of springtime everlasting.

[Mark]

The cycle of life is always destined to come to an end. I like the picture, it really adds to this work.

[Rita L. Sev]

The lament of all that lives - it will wither away. Great analogy, vivid imagery. I like the end note of hope - perhaps there will be rebirth...

[ShelleyA]

Hi Adam. A good write and lament about this withering flower due to excessive heat. Heartfelt. Well crafted free verse which I enjoy. Imagery is good as are the descriptives. You paint a vivid picture of this loss of life due to the elements that any reader can see in their mind's eye. Flow is good; line to line transition and breaks are done well. Nice rhythm. Nice use of simile. Lovely depth of feeling with a glimmer of hope that it will one day bloom again. Good word choice. Well penned and a good read. Write on!