Why Flowers Bloom So Well

 

A lady walked the river,

   With anguish in her eyes.

“Why must I be lonely !?”

   She wondered as she cried.

 

There was no revelation,

   No lightning in the sky.

No whispers to her in the wind,

   No explanations why.

 

Head held low, she wept

   And went along her way.

The pups that she was walking,

   Continued with their play.

 

Then on the trail ahead,

   An older man appeared.

The loving, kindness in his eyes,

   Was clear as she drew near.

 

He smiled as he said “Hello”,

   And patted both the dogs.

He pointed to some flowers,

 As they sat upon a log.

 

“Do you ever wonder,

   Why flowers bloom so well ?

Listen close my child,

   Their secrets I will tell.

  

It’s not within the flower.

   It’s not within the ground.

It’s not within the water.

   It’s in your hearts, I’ve found.

 

You know that every flower

   Requires special care.

You know that if you love them first,

   The beauty will be there.

 

With each other, you’re so different.

   You want the beauty first.

Without it, you withhold your love,

   Then ask me why you’re cursed.

 

Now go my child, dry your eyes,

   And find yourself a seed.

Find a man who’s heart is pure,

   Who yearns to fill your needs.   

 

Find a seed that’s in the dirt,

   Tread upon so long.

Give him love and care, you’ll see

 I’m almost never wrong !”

 

He smiled as he held her hand,

   And gave a kindly stare.

“Trust me child I’m always close,

   I hear your every prayer.”

Reviews

[Cat O'nine]

this reminds me of the famous 'footprints' poetry that is so often reprinted (for good reason). it is simple and filled with hope, but still manages to be delicate of emotion and down-to-eart with its perspective. One minor point:
�Do you ever wonder
Why flowers bloom so well ?
Listen very close my child,
Their secrets I will tell.

this reads a little off, i am not sure why. perhaps its the sylable count, or the rhythm, it just seems to be missing a word or two.

though i will say this is one of the best peices of poetry that can be truly designated as both romantic and real, and still suitable for every mindset and audience.

[Rod Zinkel]

Very nice.

There's only one spot I tripped over:
It�s not within the flower.
It�s not within the ground.
It�s not within the water.
It�s in your hearts, I�ve found.
I would make heart singular. I know the figure speaks of more than one person, but as it is a personal conversation, he would address her directly. And in the singular it doesn't sound like she has more than one heart.

Thanks for the review and the vote too.

[Noel Katerine]

i'm usually more keen to poems without rhyme, not sure why. this is the first rhymying poem i've liked in a long time. and not just because of the truth in it.

[Katie B]

This was a wonderful poem. It reminds me of a mix between fairy tales and Aesop's. I love the moral and the beauty of the poem. It flowed well and had great rhythm

[Anna]

There was no revelation,
No lightning in the sky.
No whispers to her in the wind,
No explanations why.

Very nicely done. I was hooked by the second verse. Love the rhyme. Powerful message for us all.

[Kevin Doran]

I love this poem. Not having a faith myself I love things that can make me believe for a while, or at least make me want to. kev

[Esra]

i love the message in this poem, its so easy to follow and it keeps the reader interested the entire time, the 'secret about flowers' idea is beautiful, i loved it, its so original

[Debra Stevens Edwards (..]

This is a beautiful piece full of love, wisdom and compassion. It flows wonderfully. It is magnificently worded and touched me deeply.
Debby

[Jinx]

Oh, Jerry, I like this one! It's beautiful... made me think of my husband, right about here:

With each other you�re so different.
You want the beauty first.
Without it, you withhold your love,
Then you ask me why you�re cursed.

Now go my child, dry your eyes,
And find yourself a seed.
Find a man who�s heart is pure,
Who yearns to fill your needs.

Thank you! Well done.