Sunshine
Like water
Finds its own level
Seeks its own place
Deep in the earth
And those rays like fingers
Reach inside to embrace the bulb or two
The squirrels have not found
This long, cold winter.
Through the wind and cold
Through the sharp edges of mud
That has not thawed completely
Emerge daffodils
That will take the weight
Of snow and ice
Should the weather turn again.
Sunshine like water
Finds its own level.
Thanks to Mojo for the fantastic image.
48 Comments
oh that is beautiful. Did you actually have several days of warmth to grow the flowers followed by more snow? here on the west coast it is rain followed by rain. Loving it.
ReplyDeletepoor daffodils, but hopefully resilient.
ReplyDeleteAlthough the picture is wonderful, I like your description of the sun at work very much. It is perfect for the photo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post & photos and daffodils are usually resilient!
ReplyDeleteNuts in May
Beautiful words -- I love the idea of the sun at work, too. I was at the harbor the other day trying to catch a little sunlight and suddenly I caught sight of a patch of yellow and there were several daffodils smiling up at the sun. It made my day for sure. I complain about the gray sometimes, but we've really had a very mild winter -- so far! But it's still fun to see those first, brave little blossoms! Enjoy your day, Sandy.
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Some daffodils and thought like these would most definitely do right now.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment!
Sunshine like water, finds its own level. Brilliant!!!
ReplyDeletePerfect photo for your beautiful poem! I hope winter isn't over yet -- we only had it snow one day so far! I feel like I am living in California or something. sigh
ReplyDeleteWish the photo could be as vivid an image as the words you put to it. This is beautiful on a visceral level. From the fingers reaching deep in the earth to the sharp edges of the frozen mud.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. Just brilliant.
A fantastic photo... but are they going to survive?
ReplyDeletewonderful verse that stands its own against a wonderful image!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great poem to go with the photo and challenge. I was in the garden today. Daffodil greenery are peeking out of the ground.
ReplyDeleteEven bowed to the ice and snow, the daffodils are beautiful, just as the sun is, when it chooses to show itself.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this, very much.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the repetition of:
Sunshine like water
Finds its own level.
I recall in 1993 how the flowers had started to bud and some were in bloom when a snow storm hit here in GA and stopped us all for almost four days.
ReplyDeleteYour poem and image made me go back to that time...I was lucky because I was at one of my daughter`s house when it happened so we all enjoyed watching her three girls play with their daddy outside.
I enjoyed very much your wonderful poem, Sandy. The picture is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI think it was Oscar Wilde how wrote a poem of daffodils and I read it in school when i was a a teen.
ReplyDeleteIs the photo from this year???
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Love how the poem circles like the cycle of seasons! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFantastic poem - and photo!
ReplyDeleteYes, those cycles always lead to the next one. Beautiful, as always.
ReplyDeleteoh how i wish i could write like this. sigh. thank you for always taking the time to come over and visit my blog. hugs and blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteinteresting twist sandy
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting thought that sunshine seeks its own level. I think I'll ponder that for a while.
ReplyDeleteI love the repetition at the end like tulips blooming again and again!
ReplyDeleteSandy,
ReplyDeleteThis spoke to me this morning, as I feel the weight of snow and ice.
But I know that come sun finding its own level in my heart, my head will pick itself up and give off some of its own rays.
Lovely poem and photo. Thank you!
Your words made me feel hopeful...I can relate to those daffodils as I try to endure the winter days. Such lovely words, and the photo only added to the impact!
ReplyDeleteSandy: Loved the photo and the poem, nicely done.
ReplyDeleteI love the lines: Sunshine like water
ReplyDeleteFinds its own level.Brilliant! (no pun intended! - in regard to the sunny day prompt)
love the lines:
ReplyDeletesunshine like water
finds its own level
beautiful poem and image Sandy!
Sunshine from the spring is just a memory of things to come. I am thinking about those bulbs poking through the ground as the winter thaws and the spring warms the ground. Very nice Sandy.
ReplyDeleteThey will turn upright and face the sun when it comes out, like us all.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful cycle of nature, worth contemplating!
ReplyDeleteNature is such a lovely subject for writers...:)
Good morning Sandy!
My life is sun-shiny these days! Thanks to blogging, it does make a difference from the daily worries and cares of life!
ReplyDeletesimple words in a fine poem ..
ReplyDeletePhew, I like the idea of sunshine finding its own level like water!
ReplyDeleteaka Wendy Naisa
I love flowers and snow, have I mentioned that? lol Beautiful shot!
ReplyDeleteWhat a powerful body of fire, that Sol. I am glad his level is reached down here in the South.
ReplyDeleteToo bad everyone can't move here to escape the cold and frozen weather items.
My snow shovels are left in Nebraska and in New Hampshire. Finders are welcome to keep them.
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Beautiful picture and words, I hope the sun will find us soon.
ReplyDeleteoh so true :-) glad you repeated the first two lines.
ReplyDeletepoor flowers but they are still bright and beautiful
ReplyDeletebeautiful post dear..nice lines :)
ReplyDelete"Emerge daffodils"
ReplyDeleteI love these flowers, feel in love with them from Doris Day's song, "Once I had a secret love" ...
Thought I would take a break and reason some OSI offering, as I misses it dearly.
Wonderful post Sandy.
Beautiful. Sun seeks its own level is a wonderfully layered thought that bears repetition. Nice work!
ReplyDeletelovely pic n poem:)
ReplyDeleteThey return every year. How do we forget?
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this a lot- and the promise of sunny days ahead with now hidden flowers...can't wait! Have a great weekend~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and vivid description!
ReplyDeleteThe picture is gorgeous, and reflects your poem so well.
Lovely poetic response to this amazing image of the snow-laden daffodils. Sorry to be so late in responding but computer issues have me down. I'm doing what I can today to catch up ... hoping for the best.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Thanks for being here.