At Least Until ...

I can alter my life by altering my attitude. He who would have nothing to do with thorns must never attempt to gather flowers. - Thoreau

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please, if you will

i picked some flowers today

roses by the old brick mill

from two bushes straining under the weight of countless blooms

wildflowers near the river's left bank

yet more by the side of a peace-seeking road

took them home and arranged them in a crystal vase with some water to imbibe

sanguine roses

saffron yellows

devoted purples

stilted, lightsome violets

finished, i stood back and admired them

intricate

delicate

loving

strong, silent, unassuming boldness

the magnificence and beauty of these creations

who or what could have conceived of such things let alone make them

at that moment, a tear came to my eye

please don't ask me to explain why

think i'll put my tear in the vase and the vase on the window sill

at least until ...

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Author's Note

"One of the most attractive things about the flowers is their beautiful reserve." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

A warm poem, nothing like picking fresh flowers then caring for them, nourishment, the beauty of it all….how do they become, who creates them, all of these admirations and then in a moments flash a memory and a tear; it reminded you something or someone, or the sheer beauty of nature itself
Lovely
Warmly
B🌷


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[Thomas W Case]

Tremendous work, Pete. Vulnerable and real. I bought an orchid the other day. It sits with me on my writing desk.

[Pete]

nice that you did for yourself. something i almost never do but lately have been making a concerted effort to "stop and smell the roses" as they say. thanks. in this life, a smile is well worth the effort or cost. thank you for your time.