Daffodil

If only
you would set your sights upon me
wrap your thoughts around my being
Take me into your focus,
see what I'm seeing

I see a blossom
a bud reaching to bloom
pollinated with potential
and standing its ground

Do you see roses?
Am I the flower that you'd pick?
The seeds that we planted
don't grow for granted
My stem no walking stick


If only
you would tend the gardens
If only
you would notice
that beneath all the weeds
there's you and there's me
what we had
and it's seeds

Do you see the petals?
Ready to spread like wings
fly open and absorb your sun
I will grow for you
A daffodil
I will become

If only
you would thaw
the frozen surface of heart
where deep roots are buried

Let our season restart

Reviews

[Dana Alsamsam]

"My stem no walking stick"

the sad description of so many relationships that want to work, want to grow, but could never if one of the people will not water the plants so to speak. this metaphorical piece was laced with a tangible pain and hopelessness. awesome work!

(i will slowly get to many of your RR's- i look forward to reading more!)

[Mary Christabel George]

The title "Daffodils" will always attract readers across globe & you did perfect justice to it.
Its your own way of writing & it is so beautiful.
All the worldly knowledge resides in these lines -
"pollinated with potential
and standing its ground ".

[Perkele.7885]

This is one delightful poem! About love and growth potential when the seeds of love are tended and the sun and water are allowed to reach the seedlings and the weeds and overgrowth is backed away. What a beautiful return for the gardening performed!

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem. I like the description leading the reader in good thoughts and places.
"I will grow for you
A daffodil
I will become "
Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Vidya Bacchus]

you write soo beautifully .Thank you for penning

[Sami Khalil]

An awesome read and write...Thank you for posting...:)

[Astro]

Great use of double meanings in this one KJ, beautiful sentiments to impart a wounded hearts desire. Who would dare trample a smiling daffodil? May roots thaw and gardens grow. Good write.

[Sheila Kline]

I too like the reference of love and the daffodil! We so often speak of the rose, and the daffodil is a refreshing change.
Your words are poignant - let love be renewed and grow anew. Yes, let a season of love restart!
Winter and cold love be out of the way for the spring of love to begin with the birth of all this is new!!

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Such beautiful imagery in this one...gorgeous language.

If only
you would thaw
the frozen surface of heart
where deep roots and buried

Let our season restart

--these are amazing lines. So wonderful. You write with such clarity and personal emotion. Honest, beautiful...definitely a favorite.

[Mark]

This semms to go in tandem with the last work I read of yours.