June Roadsides

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Fri, 09 Jun 2023
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The leggy surge of waving cowparsley
obstructing the view for drivers on the lanes
is wilting, the view clearing;

now there’s the sudden surprise appearance
of dazzling, shorter whiter ox-eye daisies –
verge froth, shining in the sun as we pass by;.

And also the delicate pink gems of wild rose
are again decorating many hedges
– briefly, but so sweetly, such cheerful smiles:

my favourite flower..

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Comments

Submitted by lenchenelf on

your phrase "Verge-froth" will stay with me, so apt :)

best to you

Lena x

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. Glad that was evocative! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

There's nothing like the delicate evocative poem to remind us of the beauty all around.  Your study and photos shine through and leave the reader smiling. smiley

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. So nice to know the pictures in words and phots gave pleasure! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

Yes, "verge-froth" is a rather wonderful compound word.

"... leggy surge of waving cowparsley.."

Wonderfully vivid, descriptive and poetic. Lovely photos too, Rhiannon. Paul :) 

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

thank you, too, Paul, and for comment on those phrases. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

wonderful - there is nothing more beautiful than the roadsides at this time of year!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Insert. It is so good to capture some of the beauty which can be fairly fleeting, and to notice the succession! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

And thanks for the cherries suddenly noticed had appeared! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Wonderful descriptions! You are a genius at describing so richly a place, in only a few words so I am hardly aware of reading before I am there. I loved " delicate pink gems of wild rose" they are the hedgerow treasure for me, too :0)

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Di. Fleeting treasures greeted with pleasure each year! Rhiannon