Helleborus Orientalis (Pretty Ellen)

(a garden reprieve)

sub zero temperatures at night

exposed your fragile heart

left you coated in ice crystals

dying in daylight's dreary cold

that moment was mourned

a reminder that all things pass

that living things don't last forever

that pleasure has no permanency

your fate attracted my sadness

until warmer days prevailed

life sailed back into limp leaves

the stem of you stood proud

your flowers resembled those

of a wild rose with a new lease

and for a while earlier shadow

was eclipsed by your blooming

Reviews

[lightsong]

"sub zero temperatures at night
exposed your fragile heart" love these tenderly gorgeous lines, they darw us into your feelings and moments, that's the cycle of life, birth, death and rebirth, even the smallest creatures have this. Like always, wonderful used of words, amazing flow and rhythm.

[Chris Shaw]

So encouraging are your kind words lightsong. Thanking you for your continued support.

Chris

[lightsong]

You are warmly welcome my dear Chris 💖 Happy Wednesday 🌸🌼🌸

[Hawaiian_fire]

I LOVE THIS ONE! yes, nothing is permanent, the only permanence is impermanence> enjoy the blooming!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. I love your avatar by the way. Pleased to have you visit. All good wishes.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

Lovely writing Chris, yes they die and come back and I think they are poisonous too. Yes life is fragile and moments are all fleeting.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Andrew. I often find inspiration in my garden. All good wishes.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

Its called a winter Rose here I think. We have one.

[Seriana]

I knew as soon as I saw the title this had to be a flower! I had to look it up. What a beautiful plant, indeed. It tells a small story, one of hope when all things seem lost. Beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing your words!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Seriana. I appreciate your visit to this page. Pleased to meet you.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

never heard of this flower, but your words convey something important in life, love and nature, and that is nothing lasts forever, As you say "pleasure has no permanency" Yet warmer days can give a new lease on life. Very well done Chris, I'm impressed. All the best, Betty

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Betty for your lovely and encouraging review. I always enjoy your thoughts.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

You're quite welcome!!

[Viktoria]

I had to google your title flower, Chris, since flowers are not my area of expertise, lol. It's a lovely flower with a unique colour, an almost purple rose in appearance. I read this as being a metaphor for our life as well. Things of beauty like these flowers and souls of beauty that we grow to know and love are impermanent and they will bloom and spread their love until their days come to pass. We must always stop and smell the roses and spend our time wisely with those we hold dear. It's a lovely poem with a timely message, especially in our continuing troubled times. Fine writing, dear Chris. 🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Viktoria. My garden is my haven, especially in these days of lockdown. This plant flowers beautifully and blooms in pinks, purples and creams. We have several of them and they brighten the garden in winter months. I have always found there are lessons to learn from nature. Thank you so much for considering my words.

Chris

[Dave]

Chris - So true - living things don't last forever. The performance is in the memory of all the wondrous things we did while we were able.

Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

So very true Dave. You totally understand. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Chris.
"that living things don't last forever
that pleasure has no permanency"
I read the poetry a few times. The above lines held on to me. I liked how you flowers and thoughts to create some meaningful thoughts. Release to a wild flower. I did like. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote for the encouragement. It means alot. All good wishes

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Chris and you are welcome. I loved the poetry.

[AYVID N]

How seamlessly you take us from death to rebirth, dear Chris. With as much grace as in nature itself. The analogy you chose of the flower Helleborus Orientalis is beautiful in itself. Its tender heart being crushed by adversity only to bloom again, coming a full circle, celebrates life and all its seasons. Death and mourning are inevitable but when seen with such positivity as you did here, the final outcome is one of hope and joy. You have my heartfelt appreciation here ❤

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for that wonderful appreciation DIVYA. Pleased you fully understood the meaning here. All good wishes to you always, winging their way across the pond.

Chris

[Amanda Moubarak]

until warmer days prevailed.... i love this

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Amanda for checking in and reviewing.

Chris