Pansy Face

encountered while walking my dog in the neighborhood.

Pansy Face:

Gayest pedaled pansy

sprite harbinger of Eastertide-

companion to jonquil and phlox

without fear of early frost.

Gentle spring’s fancied

vibrant smiling visage-

violet azure sun yellow hues

your beauty's not lost.

Gazing upon your face

I pause and take heart's fill-

soothing my need

divesting winter’s chill.

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Reviews

[Thomas W Case]

It's the little things. Beautiful work, Carl.

[Marie]

I love this tribute to the beautiful Pansy flower. Their presence graces most gardens in Ireland. I never get tired of looking at their lovely faces and always feel uplifted when I see them. You have depicted their presence so finely in this exquisite poetic gem. Thank you for sharing, Carl...

[carl]

thank you for the read and review, much appreciated. -carl

[Marie]

Most welcome always, Carl...

[Rachel Fitzgerald-Feele..]

LOVE this.
I love the title.
I love how you describe this blooms beauty and the joy it brings you despite the misery one can feel being outside in the cold. One of my favourites so far :)

[andrew mitchell]

Nice one Carl, they are annuals but their seeds do come up anywhere they fall

[John the Baptist]

Must admit that my knowledge of horticulture is limited, so I appreciated this lesson about the pansy. I will be on the lookout for them when the real spring arrives.