Today's Flowers: Rose of Sharon
Cut them down If you want them To come back full Next year.
This is my father's adviceAnd his practiceEvery yearExcept last yearWhen NatureTore summer downWith her two big handsHer sharp teethHer cloven hoovesAnd her icy breath that burned like fire.
Y'ever seen so many flowers on those trees?Dad asked me today.As snow--heavy, wet, deep--caved in the memory of A long and early winter that broke my heart, I said,No.
Today's Flowers
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Rose sure stirred up some memories.
ReplyDeleteYou've given us a lovely photo to go with your moving words. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteA lovely post Sandy. Beautiful photo too.
ReplyDeleteRose of Sharon is such a lovely (and dependable ) flower. Such a nice post. Have a good weekend. Mickie :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful thoughts you have provoked. Thank you
ReplyDeleteHugs
SUeAnn
My wife's Rose of Sharon flowers are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteSo touching and tender, Sandy. Lovely photo.
ReplyDeleteOh and.. this article made me think of turtle-loving you.
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Beautiful shot of the Rose of Sharon. Very powerful narrative too.
ReplyDeleteI love your poetry Sandy. Your photo is beautiful, and the thoughts that go with it are so touching.
ReplyDeleteLinda foto! A luz do sol ilumina e faz sombras! Amei!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images and words, I admire anyone who can write poetry as I can not simply not do it.;)
ReplyDeleteHope you have been well Sandy.
xoxo
The flowers are beautiful this year and your poetry is perfect here and above, just lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.