Stirring Of The Senses

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Sat, 05 Feb 2022
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15 comments
 

When recalling Apollo's love, lyre shall

play such sweet tunes; his weeping tears

will fall softly watering corollas of

Hyacinths, radiating energy...a flower

to bloom like no other.

 

Florets stand tightly; though delicate

to the touch, magnetic beauty shrouded

with intense fragrance, air pockets catching

senses; blending pure glossy petals curled,

 

drenched in early morning spring dew

rising with the sun – vibrant pleasures

feel warmth surrounded by serenity,

my curiosity stirring as earth silently

voices expression of summer to come;

 

eager roots creep where creativity wakes,

and my thoughts turn...attuning with nature,

its drawing power a captivating study; eager

of knowledge, helping me understand more.

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by Rhymes And Reasons on

'The Force That Through The Green Fuse Drives The Flower,' Dylan Thomas. Lovely Verse!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for your kind words JP BROWN. The Dylan Thomas verse was perfect too.

It's always nice to recieve your thoughts.

 Jenny.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

That's so lovely! How you have found so much richness only in this one kind of flower, it's just gorgeous. Has made my day to read

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Florets stand tightly; though delicate

to the touch, magnetic beauty shrouded

with intense fragrance, air pockets catching

senses; blending pure glossy petals curled,

this for me catches the essence of hyacinths. I liked the last part very much, too, the bit about roots reminding of all the parts I don't see, how important they are, and are for all of Nature

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

you know I just love this flower so much, and wanted to slow down and right about its beauty and purity. Don't you just love all the colours you can get too? I think they make for a vibrant splash to any garden, and you don't need much space either, infact I think the smaller the garden, the better they stand out.

I'm really enjoying writing and learning about flowers at the moment, it's through poetry that I'm on an exciting journey that I've not paid too much attention to in the past.

I'm so glad I was able to catch the essence of the hyacinth for you, with their gorgeous fragrance, and thank you so much for sharing your comment and letting me know.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Editors,

what a lovely surprise those cherries were. I'm glad you liked this poem and thank you so much.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Turlough on

Great words to describe nature's great explosion, which is almost upon us.

The thought of rebirth and new growth always brings a smile to my face.

Than you for this Jenny. An enjoyable read.

Turlough

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm with you about the thought of rebirth and new growth, especially love our blossom tree when it blooms and all the bees and other flying insects are eager to get the pollen, always makes me think of the beauty of spring.

I'm glad you found this poem enjoyable and many thanks for letting me know.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by marandina on

"...lyre shall play such sweet tunes, his weeping tears..." Another beautiful poem, Jenny. Paul

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm glad you mentioned that line, as I'm sure you know the story of Apollo and Hyacinthus, such a sad story, but at least these beautiful flowers came about.

It's always a pleasure to hear from you and I'm glad you liked.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by donignacio on

I loved this poem... I had a story that mentioned a field of hyacinth blossoms... Now I feel I know more about what that field was like! You bring so many wonderful dimensions to it in your poem!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

When I receive such a kind comment, it makes writing so worthwhile. You've made my day.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read and let me know.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I'd missed seeing this, Jenny. air pockets catching senses is a lovely term for the little florets.

I think some find the scent overpowering indoors, but people differ. We used to have them growing in a special tall glass vase indoors that had the bulb in a 'bulb-shaped' top and then the roots visible in a water as they grew, in the lower part. I thought that when planted out after flowering idoors they gradually revert to being a kind of rather scraggy blubell. Do yours flower year after year in the garden or do you have to replant bulbs every year? they must give a lovely burst (or explosion, as Turlough mentions above) if there are many. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

you know I've never grown them indoors, but we do have some in pots outside the conservatory door, also one that sits all on its own which I planted in 2004, the year we moved into our present house. I think I must get around to planting more come the autumn, as it looks a bit lonesome all on its own. They are not really a plant I've thought that much about until recently, having more of a wild streak in me, but after great thought they've become a big favourite.

That's interesting about growing them indoors, in special shaped glass vases, I have seen pictures of this on the internet, I think it must be a great way of teaching children about plants and how their root systems work. Like you say, the fragrance must be overpowering if you have too many growing indoors...maybe just one or two.

As Turlough said, a burst of explosion is definitely right, the colours are so vibrant and there are so many shades to choose from...but sadly no we don't have that many in the garden, which I will have to see to for next year.

I'm still on a journey of learning about flowers at the moment, so a long way to go till I complete my flower poetry which is keeping me happily writing away.

Thank you for you really interesting comment Rhiannon, it's kind of you to read and let me know you enjoyed.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

 

What a lovely poem about the humble flower. They aren't my favourites, but you certainly gave them a good recommendation.

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

funnily enough I was just telling Rhiannon that I've never given much thought to the Hyacinth before, it's never been wild enough for me, but now I've changed my mind...must be because I'm getting older. wink

It's very kind of you to read my poem, especially if I can endorse the Hyacinth.

Thank you so much for reading Jean, it was a pleasure to recieve your comment.

Jenny.