Contrast focussing thought

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Thu, 18 Mar 2021
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If we hadn’t sat though winter drear
would the snowdrops rouse such cheer?
Would the blaze of daffodils ignite
our hearts, rejoicing in increasing warmth and light?
    If we hadn’t known frustration, fears
    we’d not experience as peace reappears,
    the special joy, appreciation of its taste
    and treasure up the days
    of freedom, health, and turn our gaze
    to things of lasting worth,
    whose foretaste’s known on earth.

 

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Comments

Submitted by marandina on

The changing of the season brings many emotions, especially after this particular winter. I honestly think so many more folks have come to appreciate simple things around them such as flora and fauna. Nicely articulated poem.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, I appreciate your appreciation. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Nicely assembled thoughts, Rhiannon. Keen gardeners would certainly welcome with renewed enthusiasm the sight of flora regeneration after the dreadful weather we've had of late.

Luigi x

PS Is there a line missing by any chance? Line seven doesn't seem to follow the scheme of the other couplets. Not that it affects the overall meaning which is very apt.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Luigi. I think not only gardeners, but we all joy to see the emergence of the spring flowers after any winter, and the parallel to other appreciations struck me.

Thank you for your PS. Yes, I hadn't realised that that line hadn't a second to make it a couplet, but it wasn't meant to be highly structured (the lines vary in length), so I think I'll leave it unless something comes to mind!

I did think on checking that that a comma at the end of line 6 might helpt the reading.

Thank you for your careful and thoughtful reading, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

 Thank you for the cherries! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

You are a genius for quick, clear, memorable rhymes with an important inspiring message that fills an unknown need

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Not a genius! but thank you for your appreciation! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I don't think anyone could do it better, though? Differently, yes, but not better! You write with such clarity, like poverbs or sayings handed down because they are always true

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

! I don't know what to say to that,. You are very kind, and it is quite a responsibility! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Beautifully said Rhiannon - very well deserved cherries!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

 Thank you. Sorry to be slow replying – we've just got our internet back after a day without. Felt very strange! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

 

This is a lovely poem, and so true. Spring flowers seem much more important this year and some how more beautiful.

 

I took your advice about my writing.

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jean. I suppose the winter has seemed longer this year with all the other troubles, which may be why the spring flowers are even more appreciated.

I'm not sure what advice I'm supposed to have given?! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by hilary west on

It is always a joy to see the new spring flowers. Your poem sums this up admirably!!!

Hilary   yes

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Hilary. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

A humbling poem Rhiannon, makes you realize just what is really important. I think as you get older appreciation turns to peace and calm and not so much to constantly wanting more.

Enjoyable read.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, well it should do so, anyway,Jenny! But disconten and grumblingt is a constant temptation to all.

And a trusting discontent with the present troubled earth and a waiting in faith for the gift of the perfect is OK! Rhiannon