One Single Impression: Verdant

SandyCarlson April 21, 2012


From April 10, 2012
Daffodils:
We made it.  Again.
And the warmth feels good.  Again.
The breeze. Again.
And the light.

It's possible
You and I will push
Through mud
Sharp with the ice of memory
And heavy
To be beautiful and new.

When our roots
Take hold of the rocks
We will crush them
And feed on the nutrients
We release from them.

It's what we do,
Being flowers.

One Single Impression

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22 Comments

  1. Geraldine 12:08 PM

    Touching, heartfelt words Sandy...I enjoyed reading this poem. Lovely photo too.

    Happy Weekend, G

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  2. Myrna R.12:43 PM

    The photo is so beautiful. And the poetry - well, I love it too. Guess we're all some kind of flower. sorts.

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  3. A Lady's Life2:30 PM

    I love the photo . Thats my kinda garden :)
    I also love you poem Well done my friend:)

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  4. Lisa at Greenbow4:36 PM

    This word does come to mind with spring's abundance. I like the analogy of daffs and our lives. Especially nice to make something beautiful out of something that is difficult. Have a great weekend.

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  5. Tammie Lee7:49 PM

    such an amazing life, that of a flower

    such an amazing photograph, you captured with your heart and camera~

    lovely sunday to you~

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  6. Great Grandma Lin12:31 AM

    nature is amazing and returns with the seasons each year...

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  7. Sueann3:40 AM

    Amazing photo and wonderful poem.
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  8. anthonynorth4:42 AM

    Pic and poem in perfect harmony.

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  9. Zenserly7:22 AM

    your words reflect beauty inside and out...the photo is so beautiful...

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  10. Karen11:08 AM

    I have never seen such a lush display of daffodils in the wild!Your poem speaks beautifully of spring's tenacity.

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  11. Ramesh Sood11:51 AM

    For me this is one of the most beautiful poems on Daffodils I have read after the one by Wlliam Wordsworth.. I am feeling so good to have suggested the prompt which brought this poem out..RS:)

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  12. Anonymous12:33 PM

    i like your point of view


    sonnet 24

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  13. Anonymous12:33 PM

    i like your point of view


    sonnet 24

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  14. Bruce Miller4:27 PM

    Your poem captures the amazing process by which gray rock and black earth are turned into dazzling, colorful flowers!

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  15. A Colorful World8:26 PM

    Wonderful poem! I loved it! And great photo. They herald spring with their trumpets of gold!

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  16. The Write Girl10:15 PM

    So refreshing and beautiful Sandy!

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  17. Cloudia11:22 PM

    truth and beauty in poetry!


    very nice and happy-making ;-]


    Warm Aloha from Waikiki
    Comfort Spiral

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  18. Sallie (FullTime-Life)10:44 PM

    Daffodils are my all-time favorite (and of course I miss them here in Florida -- both literally and figuratively). Lovely picture and lovely verse.

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  19. Pietro Brosio12:51 AM

    Excellent image and poetry, Sandy. I've enjoyed this fine post.

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  20. Viola5:18 PM

    A very beautiful photo, and those lovely flowers, oh...! =) and a very lovely poem of yours.. and so touching!

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  21. Laura8:03 PM

    love this sandy...its what we do being humans too.

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  22. Anonymous4:55 PM

    love the pic and positive words!!

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