Wind Flowers

Tall stalks sway
in meadows blazed
with color

and I

hear a collective sigh
as the wind caresses
their delicate heads;

faces turned to the light
they whisper to look

at the mystery,
the history
and simplicity
that keeps them
in place, and still

they dance in unison
across the endless sky.

Reviews

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

A beautiful bit of imagery here. I love the idea of dancing wildflowers in the breeze...reminds me of a place that I used to visit as a child, called Wonder Valley. The only tiny little issue I had was that in the entire piece, there is so much movement attributed to the flowers as the wind caresses their heads, and then in the line "in place, and still" they seem sedintary--I would just choose a different word than "still". Overall, this is beautifully done; simple and sublime.

[icelandicblue]

Hi,

Thanks, I used still as a transition word. I also chose it as a play on words for the contrast it connotes with dancing. Thanks for the comment!

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

I can see it as a transition...it makes sense.

[Annabelle Lee]

at the mystery,
the history
and simplicity

I like the way that sounds

[icelandicblue]

Thanks Annabelle.

[Angi]

I love a field of wildflowers. Beautiful imagery here. Lovely, Ice. Angi~

[icelandicblue]

Thanks Angi- I really enjoy writing nature poems.

[redflutterby]

Oh how I love to see fields full of wildflowers. Its the most beautiful sight!! Your imagery was perfect in this...just fantastic!!

[icelandicblue]

I love wildflowers too. There is an untamed beauty in them. Thank you my friend for your lovely review.

[JenniferMarie]

Beautiful. Your poem took me to a beautiful place. I like the end "They dance in unison, across the endless sky." Thank you for sharing.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much for commenting.

[Frieda P]

A collective sigh from wind flowers, what a lovely thought! This made me feel light and put a smile on my face, thank you for sharing this one.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks Frieda- perhaps a harbinger for a better day.

[Frieda P]

From your pen to god's ears, hopefully! ;-)

[icelandicblue]

Honestly- it was like West Side Story without the music.

[Frieda P]

Hahahaha, first you made me smile, now you've got me laughing out loud!

[Frieda P]

Am I Maria by the way? ;-)

[icelandicblue]

Absolutely!

[Frieda P]

;-)

[Emily B]

these are the kinds of words i love to read, a breath of fresh air, a song on the wind, poetry that floats like red leaves in the fall, beautiful . . .

[icelandicblue]

I can only thank nature for the inspiration. Thanks for reading another poem.

[Emily B]

i have the same policy about friends and read requests, maybe we can be friends?

[icelandicblue]

It's already done! I look forward to reading more of your wonderful work.

[Emily B]

aw, thank you :)

[Jack...]

Stunning, the wildflowers are in bloom all over Texas and your poem captures the beauty and essence that is nature in her truest form. Blue, my friend, very nice.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much- I'm sure it's absolutely beautiful.

[Jack...]

Not as beautiful as your poem, but pretty nice.

[AdorableDreams]

Wow really nice, it was short but it has all the emotions.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much. Nice to meet you.

[AdorableDreams]

nice to meet you too:) and no problem.

[ChemicalMadness]

Serene, calming, and lovely....this kicks off a gorgeous beach day for me. Not a bad way to start the day......

[icelandicblue]

I'm happy that you find peace in this poem. Enjoy your day at the beach- my favorite place on earth.