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Jonquils
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Jonquils |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
(February, 2000) The sun peeks through, Cloud-drapes on sky windows Onto someone cleaving Sugar-maple blocks in twain, And then in two-again, a fuel That warms a person twice; Once when split, again when lit On latter winter nights. Bending near the flower bed Retrieving errant chips, That landed on remains Of summers (cemetery) colors; Now all tomb-stone grey. Where corpses still remain Of twigs,with hints of red Like frozen bloody stains The legs of old begonias Stand, like zombies, live but dead. Reaching for the kindling; Wonder gripped my eyes A something, their was living And its crooked finger tips Were pushing up through frost; Ghosts with gloves of pale chartreuse, Had raised an inch above the mulch. Fulfilling a forgotten promise Said last autumn, resurrection Shakes the memory, Jonquils Stand, victorious soldiers After war they fought with winter That I thought they surely lost. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
such wonderful imagery in this piece Ford, very well done sir! Brava! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Ice, this was chilling, flowing, incredibly you held me glued to the screen... Thank you for sharing.... Hey, we've had a pretty good winter around here so far...not to harsh...how bout you? Spring is just around the corner...hugs to you and yours |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Jonquils are so lovely and fragrant. Their floral meaning is "Seeking Affection". Like other flowers in the narcissus family, they have quite a stuggle (as you have so poetically described!) to break through the remnants of winter and into the light of Spring. I enjoyed your poem and may the affection in your life blossom and grow each springtime! Love & Light, Linda  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A something, their was living And its crooked finger tips Were pushing up through frost; Ghosts with gloves of pale chartreuse, Had raised an inch above the mulch. Fulfilling a forgotten promise ~*~ wonderful imagery, ice... enjoyed this one very much! |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Ford, this is wonderful writing. May I keep it? Thankyou..into my library it goes.  hugs, Chris You said you'd give me light- |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
ice I often get such inspiration from things of nature. This was so uplifting that it sent me out to my garden to find some of my own. Thank you! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Fulfilling a forgotten promise Said last autumn, resurrection Shakes the memory, Jonquils Stand, victorious soldiers After war they fought with winter That I thought they surely lost. Such incredible images... such a great reminder of hope... and beauty after the dreariest days. *S* |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I think Jonquils are one of the most beautiful flowers. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
enjoyed |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Beautiful read Ford. Enjoyed this piece Thanks for the smile today. :-) Within this heart you'll find love |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 OMG, I absolutely love this write!Into my library, with some of my favorite treasures.  thank you so much for this beautiful piece.I can see those little darlings poking their heads through the damp earth's face right now, and even smell the aroma! Excellent imagery write, Ford. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL, forgot to hit the library button. ~click~ "Cloud-drapes on sky windows" sure wish I had thought of that line  |
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