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 🌸🌼🌸

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'That living thing... Pleasure has no permanence... What an incredible line.. You paint another sublime picture of life through nature.... Beautiful

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sima. Your visits always appreciated.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

A well prnned poed about one of the lessons mother nature teaches s.

[Chris Shaw]

Mother nature teaches us many lessons and I know that doesn't come as a surprise to you Dale. All good wishes and my thanks.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is such a beautifully haunting piece, Chris.
We all bloom for a time...how many notice?
The poet does and comments on the opening and the closing of the bud....
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jacob. The poet always notices the detail. Akways sees the subject matter in a different light. Other people are too preoccupied with trivia :)

Chris