Young Sunflower

Young Sunflower

A Poem by Alice Poésy
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Heart Anatomy Poetry #1 //when adulthood meets childhood

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I still remember you young,
filling tap water into your glass,
watering the orchids in the living room.

That day your gran taught you,
about over-watering your plants,
and under-watering too;

While Elvis's LP played on the record player,
his voice singing about the bellhop's tears,
and the desk clerk dressed in black.

Last night I saw you in a shop window,
looking as if you spilt too much colour
and you had over-watered your plants anew.

In the corner of lonely street,
the building stood and blinked,
down in Heartbreak Hotel we meet.

© 2016 Alice Poésy


Author's Note

Alice Poésy
I had a strange evening last night, and came home to find a sunflower on my doorstep.

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Priceless!!!

First of all your presentation was superb... This somehow reaches deep down into the core of heart... It feels like someone is pondering upon her past memories of love and the highs and lows she witnessed with it... And by saying "when adulthood meets childhood" this truly enlightened the whole concept... Such an inspiring work...

Sincerely
Dhiman

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Alice Poésy

8 Years Ago

Aah, you're figuring me out well! Sometimes you just look into a mirror and see the child you once w.. read more



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Oh my goodness... my heart melted reading this. I hear just such an old soul reciting it. It is such a piece, and I am so in love with it. The connection between you and the one that, i feel, has wandered down a difficult path. I see such romance, pain, potential in that person. Just wow

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Alice Poésy

8 Years Ago

Aah Ashlyn, such wonderful words to wake up to! Thank you very much!

It's been a diff.. read more
Beautifully done Alice! The imagery and story line hold your reader's attention with ease. A pleasure to read. ~Sharon

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Alice Poésy

8 Years Ago

Thank you so much for you lovely words, Sharon! Much appreciated :)
I enjoyed reading this.
Angierose

Posted 8 Years Ago


Alice Poésy

8 Years Ago

Thanks, Angierose! Much appreciated :)
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This is a very smoothly flowing piece with a sense of memories being brought back to one's mind eye. The style also reminds me of some of my older writings...I use to change my style in writing every now and then...I don't keep the old ones here but some still in the depths of my mind and a book shelf. Very lovely piece. I enjoyed reading.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Alice Poésy

8 Years Ago

Thanks, Vanessa! It's lovely to hear your thoughts and sweet words :)
V

8 Years Ago

You're welcome. I enjoy your writing style.
Alice Poésy

8 Years Ago

Thank you! It makes me happy to hear :)
Sometimes we do too much; other times, too little. Life has a way to survive though.

Great poetry.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Alice Poésy

8 Years Ago

Exactly! Life is a strange thing.

Thank you for your words and for stopping by!
These are the thoughts we find ourselves thinking of all of a sudden out of nowhere, where something brings back memories that you forgot were so crystal clear, until rethought and leave you in peaceful contemplation of who you now are and who you were back then. I often wonder if young me would approve of all the decisions I have taken for him that leads us to the now me. After reading this wonderful piece, I am left missing the younger me. I wonder if he misses me too :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


Lorry

8 Years Ago

:)
True, it wouldn't be the first time I have been on my way to an appointment and found myse.. read more
Alice Poésy

8 Years Ago

We indeed all our. Please don't let that child die :). You're wonderful!
Lorry

8 Years Ago

No way, he's the one that remembers all the passwords and pin numbers :)
You gave this a fifties feel making me think you were older. I hear there's lots of time to spend on lonely street. I've been down that way. Sunflowers are often discovered to be for someone else there though.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Alice Poésy

8 Years Ago

It does have that vibe, now it's clicking. No wonder I thought only my grandma would get it. It has .. read more
sometimes dreams seem real,and things that provoke a thought long forgot,great write and welcome to w/c

Posted 8 Years Ago


Alice Poésy

8 Years Ago

Indeed they do! Maybe dreams are more real than what we call life.

Thank you for your.. read more
 wordman

8 Years Ago

maybe !your welcome
Loved the poem. What you talk about has a nostalgic feeling.
The simple things people do can be most memorable.

The mention of Elvis was great, it really creates the classic vibe.
And the last stanza was amazing!

Posted 8 Years Ago


Alice Poésy

8 Years Ago

Why thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

They can, can't they? I specifically have thi.. read more
Cyprian Van Dyke

8 Years Ago

You're most welcome! :)

Yes, some "memories do burn brighter," than others. I like t.. read more
There is something about love or there was something about love, which is missing these days. There was something about the days, when our granny guided us through the way of life. There is a reflection of yours here, watering plants, and there is you. Grown up and waiting to be loved. When you see him, the Elvis start singing again, Heartbreak Hotel.

I don't know if I am wrong or right. However, your poem is very beautiful and I imagined you, looking down from the window to that man.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Alice Poésy

8 Years Ago

Love seems more twisted these days, doesn't it? Sometimes I long for the days when my relatives coul.. read more

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Added on August 23, 2016
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