Daffodil (acrostic)

by Mr. Darcy   Jan 18, 2016


Drenched icy soil cracks under pressure,
Allowing those eager green shoots to
Flow towards the bracing winter blue.
Freedom is released from sleeping seeds,
Orangey yellow elongated buds form; they
Dance & mock their defiance at the British
Institution that is its weather. These flowers
Laugh and bloom: Springtime is coming soon.

michael
2016

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  • 8 years ago

    by Em

    Michael, Such a beautiful acrostic about one of my favourite flowers. They seem to bloom whatever season.

    You always write such beautiful words and set such lovely imagery even about the simplest of things. You are a very unique writer.

    Em

  • 8 years ago

    by PETER EDWARDS

    Nice descriptive poem Michael, reminding us all that Spring is on its way!
    Nicely written!

  • 8 years ago

    by Cindy

    Michael you have brought the daffodils to life in the dead of winter. Great acrostic!
    Take care
    Cindy
    ~ hugs~

  • 8 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    I love daffodils, Michael and it is odd to see so many raising their beautiful heads so soon because of our mild winter. Mind you, I'm sure this cold snap will stop their foray into the world.
    What a lovely acrostic. The lines are tight and of a similar length which I always really struggle with in acrostic poetry. Although I don't think any rule states they should be, it is always more pleasing to the eye if you can achieve that which you have here.
    I love the internal rhyme in the last line too - a perfect way to finish.

    All the very best,
    Ben

    • 8 years ago

      by Mr. Darcy

      Thank you Ben,
      we have a bunch on our table. I am always astonished how determined they are. Come rain or snow they will shine! I recall snow weighing a particular wonderful yellow daffodil flower one Easter.

      Thanks again.

      Michael

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