Snowdrops

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Mon, 04 Feb 2019
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Pure pearls emerge from winter’s earth,
out of decay and wilting drabness, dearth
of colour, life, growth –
bright white droplets gleam
– delicate markings decorate,
light green.

Surprising rise,
forerunners of the spring
encouraging to patient waiting,
yearning
for the coming warmth’s
rich greening
to begin.

Certificate U
Poem
Nature
Nature

Comments

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

I love 'pure pearls' Rhiannon and also 'rich greening'. They are such a pure little flower braving the cold and warming the beds for the spring flowers to come. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jane. I'm glad you liked those phrases too. The little flowers warm our hearts a bit too, don't they? Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for the cherries! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

A lovely piece written about this delicate, yet strong flower that lets us know Spring is just around the corner.

Very much enjoyed Rhiannon.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. They are a delight to see aren't they? There are often carpets of them in the woods around here and in Shropshire. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

"out of decay and wilting drabness, dearth" what a description of Winter!

"Surprising growth" is clever as they rise out of the ground

"bright white droplets gleam" is perfect, droplets as they are so small.

We don't have carpets, but there are a few clumps at the beginning of the wood, always something to look for after Christmas. They look so brave poking up through the snow this year.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Di. Yes, the contrast in the bleakness of the drabness when there isn't snow and all is rather squelchy and decaying, and the sight of those snowdrops is so lovely. Thank you for all your comments. Much appreciated. Warm regards, Rhiannon