In the grip of

(little tango is the common name for a plant with tiny tangerine coloured petals)

little tango on the deck table

shivers from last night's frost,

a spark of welcome brightness

in my winter world,

in a week cold, with farewells

and sadness

beside her are unplanted bulbs,

i am promised one hundred days

of spring flowers,

one hundred days of vibrant colour

if I bury them,

if I confine them to darkness

with a hope they surface

and then, there is the packet

of cherished forget me not seeds

that i will save for warmer days

so they will self seed and multiply,

Jen's last request

Reviews

[Lorry]

Colour anf brightness are so required to lift our spirits of a cold and frosty morn, it reminds us that despite the gloom, their is still colour to be sought.
And a forget me not promise to end, tying up this piece in a pretty red bow...or should that be orange? :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lorry. Colour is so important to me when there is gloom, for whatever reason

Chris

[Lorry]

It reminds us of better things to come, in this ever turning cycle. Trust me, I know these things. I do live in a place that does clouds so well. if ever the sun does come out or the sky turns a mysttious blue, we just say "oh, someone fixed the sky" :)

[Chris Shaw]

That's a nice thought. Have a good day Lorry.

[Neville]

I have no doubt you shall enjoy them again and again .. such pretty little thing are forget-me-nots and so poignant .. Jen clearly had good taste. I shall go check them other things with the tangerine wotsits ..

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Ah the forget me nots self seed and they come up year after year where I initially planted them, in the shade of the rockery and pond. They thrive. Jen would love that. Thanks Neville

[Neville]

.................... 💙

[Onlyme]

Colours of beautiful flowers that give comfort, warmth and love. When the darkness and cold cometh and takes over. These dainty flowers fill the heart, mind and soul. With upbeat spirits of joy and thankfulness.

[Chris Shaw]

Beautiful response Dawn. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

Loved this poem. The tangerines and yellows brighten us on these cold, frosty days, heading into Winter. Your poem gives us an artist's pallet that is representative of the bright colors of the various gardener's seeds. Is Jen a relative? Thanks for sharing this, Christine. :-)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tamara. I appreciate your response. Jen I've known since I was sixteen, a very dear friend, but also related to members of my family.

Chris

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

Oh, I see. Either way it's a great poem about the approaching Winter season.

[Crowley]

What a sad and uplifting piece all at the same time and what a great promise. The flowers are the perfect symbol of the fragility of life and love. Great piece Christine!!!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Crowley. Good to see you here. Your reviews always appreciated.

Chris

[NotUsinganymore]

A very cheerful poem! c: I enjoyed it!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you JungLee for your visit. Pleased you called.

Chris

[George David Hope]

makes me think of how there's a plant for every season and how they all take turns in the garden to try and out do the others if it's by flowers, berries, scent or bark colour. The verse regarding the bag of bulbs reminds me of when I "found" a bag of yellow tulips at work that we were supposed to plant...and it found it's way to my house...I had 2500 yellow tulip bulbs to plant in my garden..pain in the backside to do but it looked lovely when they all came through. Thanks for sharing

[Chris Shaw]

I am thinking about that glorious display of tulips you planted. You know the old saying, no pain without gain. I bet ythey were marvellous. Thank you George.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem. Had me worry about the Winter tango. I will research the plant. Thank you dear Chris for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Little tango is the common name for one of my garden plants. Potted and on my deck table, she is thriving through the cold. Many thank yous Coyote.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Chris.

[Relic]

I've heard flowers not only brighten a room, but they also keep the air clean in the house. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Flowers do brighten a room, but flowers grown are best left unpicked in my opinion. I prefer to see them in the garden. Thank you Tim.

Chris

[MOON]

Lovely , planting with the promise of growth and beauty , love the analogy to life.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Moon. Pleased to see you visit my page and leave a review. You are most welcome.
read moreThank you Moon. Pleased to see you visit my page and leave a review. You are most welcome.

Chris