Philadelphus

mid june sees
mock orange
bountiful in bud
burst into a display
of perfectly profuse
pure white wonder

double flowered
heads hang heavy
each bloom perfumes
the giddy garden air
cascading from
arching branches
a bridal bouquet

not designed
to last more than
a few special days
fleeting before
its floral drift
in silent showers

a free fall
a teardrop demise
to carpet green grass
with confetti petals
a resounding echo
nothing of value
lasts forever

Reviews

[Ayvid N]

When I see petals strewn on the ground, I often think, "What a waste." So true, your concluding lines, nothing of value lasts forever, however hard we may wish it does. I feel such sadness in your words, dear Chris. Thank you for this beautiful poem.

[Chris Shaw]

I agree DIVYA, The petals aren’t even tinged with decay. They fall from the orange blossom in their finest white purity. Confetti sadness. Thank you for your treasured reviews.

Chris

[Andrew John]

See a beautiful picture so well drawn in words, of great value, then does not last for ever.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous for your visit Andrew John. Have a good Thursday.

Chris

[Vol]

Chris,
Pardon me, but I have nothing to add.
Vol

[Chris Shaw]

A fleeting visit Vol, just like the petals of the orange blossom which are of great value. Thank you.


Chris

[Lorry]

So prophetically true Chris, that nothing of value lasts forever, but think of the richness of the memories of it you have that now, that you couldn't put a price on.
Reminds me of seeing the cherry blossoms throwing their confetti to the winds and brightening the day for all. Well, almost all. I'd hate to be the road sweeper clearing it all up. 😊

[Chris Shaw]

It seems such a pity that the heady perfume and profuse flowers are gone before you know it. You wait all year for a few days of glory. Gone before you know it. Thanks Lorry.

Chris

[Lorry]

Yep. Just like summer in Scotland 😊

[Chris Shaw]

Aw, you must have had a few good days already surely :)

[Lorry]

Yep, it ended just in time for, well summer 😊

[Soyam]

Love your Embracing the arrival of spring. Thanks for the beautiful work ma'am.

"Nothing of value, lasts forever " written something of too deep meaning.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Soyam, the orange blossom falls far too quickly. It’s loveliness gone too early.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

"Nothing of value lasts forever"....a rather dark thought here, Chris. Bridal bouquets...some last longer than the romance of the marriage. The poinciana trees are in bloom here and they carpet the streets and lawns with orange. There is a sadness seeing the petals on the ground. You captured this! Beautiful imagery. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lydi* for sharing your thoughts. I bet that carpet of orange looks wonderful. Have a great Wednesday.

Chris

[Stuart Munro]

The Beauty Of a Garden you can’t value a garden only in emotion , visualise it , it’s benefits your health
We look upon so many unpleasant things , but a Garden is nature’s optician

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Stuart. I love what you have just said. A garden is nature’s optician:) I couldn’t live without my garden.

Chris

[Stuart Munro]

Thanks Chris

[Weeping willow]

Wonderfully expressed my friend, spring brings beauty in tiny moments. Yet the beauty is gone so quickly as it came. Beautiful write ;-}

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Weeping willow. So pleased this one has gone into your favourites. Have a lovely day.
read moreThank you Weeping willow. So pleased this one has gone into your favourites. Have a lovely day.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Welcome my friend, loved the write ;-]

[Laz K.]

"nothing of value
lasts forever"

These lines echo Robert Frost's "Nothing gold can stay." Nature provides an inexhaustible source of inspiration. To the discerning eye, all the manifested things, such as flower petals, become a metaphor for some aspect of human life. To quote another great admirer of nature, "Nature always wears the colors of the spirit." (R.W. Emerson)

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Laz, I very much appreciate your visit and the sharing of those two quotes. Many thank yous coming your way.

Chris

Chris

[red93]

Beautiful Chris, full of joy and sadness equally, a really lovely meditation ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

You are always so kind with your reviews Tony. A big thank you.

Chris