Daisy Chain

Gold cherry
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By Ray Schaufeld

Tue, 05 Apr 2022
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22 comments
 

When we feel we are weak and worthless

And no one wants our words

That's when our words matter most.

 

When we think others have said it all better

Because they are our elders and betters

That's when we need to share our words.

 

And then like daisy chains

We shall join together

Little daisies of the day.

 

And the giants shall not crush us

Because they are too unseeing and too dense.

 

And the sages shall fall asleep

Inhaling the essence of their fluids

Perfumed with  dusk.

 

And us, the little daisies in a chain of our own choosing

Shall have our bright and harm-free day

Right here, right now

Together

In the Sun

 

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Comments

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Thanks for your friendly feedback, Trevor

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Your 'giants' and 'sages' sound like those with quickness of lip and mind, and maybe using such to stampede discussion. Though these days if one reads online newspaper comments I feel there can be many 'little people/daisies' who abuse their new-found freedom to put in their words, and 'shoot from the hip', blast out opinions without careful thought/reading/listening to others, and that is sad. So we should try to speak, but to do so usefully, truthfully however unskilled we feel! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

yes Rhiannon, like Hippocrates we should aim to heal without harm to self or others

Submitted by David Kirtley on

I enjoyed your poem. It seems very appropriate to us writers at abctales, all searching for some degree of recognition or an audience!

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

I'm glad you read my meaning, David. My first draft had a line about and 'the publishers don't want us because 'you have to know the right people'

As far as I'm concerned 'us lot' are the right people. It's not about being polished or writing in the 'in style' for 2022 although we have some accomplished writers here. Real, fresh and heartfelt was good enough for Wordsworth and it works for me. All the way! Keep on keeping on.smiley

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rachel

What a beautiful poem, and one that means a lot to me in my current circumstances.

Jean Day

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Wishing you all the daisies of the Day. xxx

Submitted by marandina on

Chains of daisies as an analogy of unity, strength yet peace. The world needs more of this thinking. Nicely done and enjoyed your poem. Paul :)

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Aw cheers, Paul smiley

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I love the idea of thoughtful, gentle people being like daisies. Made me think of flowers in unmown grass, shining like acts of kindness, small but adding together into something wonderful

 

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Submitted by sean mcnulty on

This wise and touching poem is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day. Please share and retweet!

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

This is beautiful Rachel - a very good pick for today. Congratulations on the golden cherries - you (and your daisies) deserve them!

 

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Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Wow! Thanks for picking my Daisies smiley

Submitted by celticman on

our words matter most when we are made to matter least. bravo. 

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Yes CM and when we are feeling a little bigger and bolder we can also think in terms of dogs as well as daisies

'It's not the size of the dog in the fight

It's the size of the fight in the dog!'

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rachel, I'm so sorry I nearly missed this poem that speaks from the heart. I would love to be a part of that daisy chain you speak of. There's a humbling feeling as I read, that's spiritual and happy just to be.

Beautifully written.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

jenny, you have always been part of my daisy chain xxx rach

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Great feedback TJ, thanks xx Rach

Submitted by Frances Macaula... on

Congratulations on the golden cherries, Ray. 

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Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Cheers Frances smileysmiley