Signs of Spring 5)

Gold cherry

By Rhiannonw

Mon, 30 Mar 2020
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Magnolia by street light.
So strange those
waxy, marble tulip-like-orbs
delicate, easily spoilt by frost,
that emerge from strange buds
on leafless branches,
heralding early spring.

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Comments

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

Beautiful aren't they Rhiannon and strangely waxy too as you describe.  There are a few examples of Soulangeana in my area looking their best right now, I admire them on my singular outing of the day and they significantly improve the quality of my visual environment. I love the way you've described the strange buds, furry things, so much energy goes into flowering.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jane. It is always a delight when the tree bursts out in these flowers in Spring. There is one on our little drieveway/lane, and we passed it returning from a slightly later than usual 'exercise' and so tried taking the photo when is was rapidly darkening. regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

What a beautiful photo! They do seem strange and exotic. Maybe the size of flower has something to do with it too. Frivolous to be so big when frost could put everything to waste, as you say. I can't belive you seem weeks ahead of us though, like with your gooseberries. The magnolia up the road is not even showing pink, let alone the magnificent display of your bush!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

So you have it yet to come! It is lovely seeing the very first sings of the buds breaking. And there is such an interesting succession of 'openings', the budsof different species breaking at different times as the season progresses. I enjoyed seeing the hawthorn hedges greening earlier on - and those on one side of the road greening more quickly than the other more shaded! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Congratulations on all the cherries Rhiannon!

You certainly deserve it! Tom Brown

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Many thanks, Tom. Glad you liked it. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by drew_gummerson on

Very good. Simple and precise and beautiful. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you very much for your appreciation. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Yet another beautiful poem that inspires Spring Rhiannon. I haven't seen this flower where I live, so it's nice to read your poem and know that it flourishes at your end of the country.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

This is a garden tree, Jenny, probably not noticed except when it flowers like this spectacularly. I think they grow naturally in Asia and some parts of America, but seem to thrive in all parts of UK. I expect Jane would know. I'm glad you enjoyed. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Parson Thru on

Yes, they're quite a sight, Rhiannon. Nicely captured.

Parson Thru

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, PT. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Many congratulations on POD, Rhiannon. Well deserved.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Luigi. It has been an enjyable project! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Shannan on

Filling the air to add to the glory.
Congratulations on your cherries!
Hope you are taking care of yourself.
Hugssssssss & blessings, Shannan

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Oh, good to hear from you. Trust you know God's blessings. love, Rhiannon