Golden Blast at the Roadside

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 20 Apr 2019
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Sudden spillage on the verges, orchard, lawns –
molten gold explosions, splashes, brilliant swarms:
dandelions’ moment,
reflecting sudden sunshine extra warm and bright;
and stars of stitchwort dazzling white;
spindly rape stand up long-leggèd, here and there -
escapes from farmer’s fields to anywhere,
but by the woods more in the shade, the smoky hue
of opening bluebells tinge the grassy view.

 

Certificate U
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Comments

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Lovely Rhiannon, except you've made me feel slightly guilty as I've just been digging up a few dandelions !

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you (and for the cherries), but I think there's plenty left around! Actually my husband's mown our crop in our 'lawns' today, but the verges around here suddenly seemed to explode yesterday! Lovely in the sunshine driving past! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

oh Rhiannon THIS IS GORGEOUS!!!

love "sudden spillage"

"dandelions' moment"

"escapes from farmer’s fields to anywhere"

you have caught the sense of wildness perfectly!

"but by the woods more in the shade, the smoky hue
of opening bluebells tinge the grassy view."

somehow the wonderful rhythm of this makes a feeling of cool peace

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Oh, thanks, so good to know it's enjoyed! I was playing around with some lines and was a bit doubtful about combining it all, but it seemed OK, and I thought it's nice and bright, like the flowers around us at present and as I've got a few minutes to put it on, I will!

There have been spectacular pictures of some wildfires in various parts up north, so I presume you're having unusual heat up there too. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I'm so glad you did :0) It's the best poem I've ever read about dandelions, I'm always wanting to write about them, but will never come up with anything as good as your one :0) It is warm up here, but the big thing is how dry it is already. It's lovely for people  but worrying a bit about frogs etc as the streams are drying up in April. I read tadpoles can wriggle deep in the mud though, even overwinter

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Some wonderful descriptions in this poem Rhiannon. I love the idea of the swarms of dandelions reflecting sunshine.

Jenny. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. Pleased you enjoyed, some common things have such beauty and give joy, especially in the sunshine! even though we don't want them in our gardens too much! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Full to bursting, Rhiannon, you capture that wealth of colour and floriferousness! Very nicely done !!!

Hilary  smiley

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Hilary! What a lovely word, 'floriferousness' ! I had to look it up! I noticed again this morning a particular spot I pass and had inspired these thoughts, but difficult to stop and take a photo there. Rhiannon