cotyledons

Gold cherry

By Di_Hard

Wed, 23 May 2018
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16 comments
 

 

winter fingered

earth safed. Now

joined as prayer

clasped hands

they come up

from darkness

 

forgotten hopes

open for the sun.

Fragile, green

growing secrets

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Comments

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

I had to google the title as I'd never heard the word before. This one's stunningly beautiful. Nice to see you back!

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

thankyou Insert :0) It's the only word I can remember learning in biology at school. At last I have found a use for it

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Very clever! I love seeing those first leaves emerging, and the simple cotyledon leaves often making food so that the more complex leaves can then grow. I liked this very much. The fragility and freshness of new leaves is lovely too isn't it, and such a good idea for the IP. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thankyou Rhiannon for your kind comment. I can never remember what I've sowed where, so it's always fun trying to guess from the leaf shapes. They are so tiny, it's a wonder they keep on even through rain and cold nights

 

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

A touch of beauty to lift our spirits! This is our Facebook and Twitter pick of the day - do share.

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thankyou so much, Philip, that is a lovely surprise!

 

Submitted by socialeaf on

This is beautiful; concise and yet so evocative. Pure poetry! 

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thankyou very much, Socialeaf. Your comment means a lot

 

Submitted by agnosticnun on

Another one who learned a new word today. Perfect image.

Kristi

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Hi Kristi. Thankyou for your comment. Missed out the bit about peering at one lot then turning to find the cat contentedly peeing on the ones across the path...

 

Submitted by Pat G on

Great. All that storied energy breaking through.

Submitted by Di_Hard on

storied energy!!! what a BRILLIANT phrase

thankyou Pat

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

This is bursting with creativity, such a cute and earthy piece I could literally germinate.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thankyou Jane :0)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I can't believe I missed reading this beauty Di. I love the way you describe the tiny leaves as clasped hands joined in prayer. I always love to sow marigold seeds, they're so easy to grow and your poem described exactly how they first appear.

Very much enjoyed.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thankyou very much Jenny :0) I love marigolds, too, they look so happy. My garden is too shadey for them sadly, but my Dad used to have them in his vegetable garden because of hoverflies (I think). Although orange was his favourite colour which might have had something to do with it