White iris

by beav   Apr 2, 2007


Planted the bulbs, seeds, tubers and roots.
carefully placed them in the ground,
tilled dirt, ameliorated the earth.
a sigh, no flowers to be found.

as grass overtakes, weeds sprout overnight.
the dense red-dirt clay and clover.
explore, a keen eye, search all the plant spots,
not once, but over and over.

looking intently, eleven acres.
searching for a token of bloom.
discouraged, disheartened, utterly spent,
succumb giving into the gloom,

then up ahead a mere glimmer of white.
move closer, what beauty to see!
a showing- white iris, flawless and tall.
a triumph of nature, indeed.

taken for granted, great things overlooked.
the world is a marvel, we know.
while we are seeking to find what we want,
around us the gifts of life grow.

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  • 17 years ago

    by supratim

    REALLY BEAUTIFUL AND ROMANTIC !!
    5/5.

  • 17 years ago

    by winterseve28

    Oh Jen - that was beautiful.

    -taken for granted, great things overlooked.
    the world is a marvel, we know.
    while we are seeking to find what we want,
    around us the gifts of life grow. -

    This stnaza was my favorite. I was just thinking about this the other day. We are so very fortunate, and often times we don't see it. What a lovely poem. Put a smile on my face. Talk to you soon! :)

  • 17 years ago

    by CY GINDLE

    You have talent no doubt i put it in for my
    nomination but they never like my picks
    cy

  • 17 years ago

    by CY GINDLE

    I still hav'nt had time to check these new
    ones out. i will soon miss you cy
    off to make the donuts"""

  • 17 years ago

    by CY GINDLE

    I READ your quotes they are awesome
    like everything you write. i hav'nt gotten to
    your new poems yet; this new job takes up
    so much time. i'll read them tomorow. can't wait. I THought they were on your other site
    cy

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