Sickle shaped
Two curls apically
Unfurl to be
And in between
The green
Buds that burst
Into flame
Growing, glowing
Day by day
Creating a blazing crown
Temporary In rain or breeze
Flowers flee
Then layer the ground
A flaming tapestry
Offered for Mary's wonderful prompt about one of my favorite things--Flowers! poetryjaam.blogspot.com Right now is Poinciana or Flamboyant blooming season. Its spectacular, a canopy of brilliant red, yellow and orange. Also shared on the shelf of Poetry Pantry at Poets United poetryblogroll.blogspot.com. Have a blooming wonderful week :-)
Feathered fans, pinnately...ha, my fav part...fun flow and word play in this...smiles...flowers flee...cover the ground in tapestry...lovely imagery
ReplyDeleteHi Brian!! You rhymed :-) That was one of my fav lines too, a little of the science background peeking through...
DeleteWow! That was an explosion of vivid imagery Sara - love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Sam!! Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it:-)
DeleteI love that flaming tapestry ~ The colors are a beauty to behold ~
ReplyDeleteHi Grace!! Thank you, pictures really don't do it justice.
DeleteYour words are a beautiful tapestry! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel!! You are so sweet:-) Thank you!
DeleteJust what I love to read - a poem about flowers!
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara!! I loved your poem too:-)
Deletewow...a blazing crown indeed...love how you capture both, the beauty but also the unbelievable energy of that plant...we don't have them over here..amazing...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And you've taught me two new words. Love that! :)
ReplyDeleteHi De!! Wonderful to see you--you teach me new words all the time, happy to return the favor :-)
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