summer flowers
finally arrive
as summer ends –
sliding into autumn
with a burst of warmth
Sharing with Poets and Storytellers United at Friday Writings #67, where the prompt is "love letters to wild flowers". I had in mind garden flowers in this piece, but still ...
Comments from when it was first posted on a different blog:
ReplyDeletePenelope NotesMarch 11, 2023 at 8:12 AM
I like the fresh feel of how this was written. We certainly do need those late bloomers when the chill sets in.
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LisaMarch 11, 2023 at 10:07 AM
"... finally arrive" is two words, but they say so much. The anticipation, delays, the sigh of contentment when they finally arrive.
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vanderloostMarch 11, 2023 at 11:38 AM
Lovely
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kaykualaMarch 11, 2023 at 12:18 PM
sliding into autumn
with a burst of warmth
An episode most welcomed when not outwardly expected to appear. Love it Rosemary, short and sweet!
Hank
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PanchaliMarch 11, 2023 at 2:29 PM
Gorgeous!
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JimMarch 11, 2023 at 2:40 PM
I like your tribute to the summer flowers. We have one, it didn't even blossom last year, a Lily of the Nile. Usually, it has large blue-lavendish flower, I hope it will this year again.
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MarjaMarch 11, 2023 at 2:55 PM
with a burst of warmth Love that!!! I can feel even feel it.
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RajaniMarch 12, 2023 at 3:59 AM
That's so welcome... some warmth...any warmth...
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Magaly GuerreroMarch 12, 2023 at 4:43 AM
The burst of warmth lingers, and I love it. We are freezing at the moment, but spring is coming. In the meantime, I shall enjoy blooming warmth vicariously through your words.
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RommyMarch 12, 2023 at 11:34 PM
I always love the sight of the late bloomers. It feels like we're both conspiring to hold on to the last bit of warmth before the cold truly sets in.
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dsnake1March 14, 2023 at 12:57 PM
I like how the poem flows so seamlessly, from line to line. Maybe the gogyoshi is designed for that. :)
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Rosemary Nissen-WadeMarch 14, 2023 at 1:23 PM
It is claimed it has no rules apart from being five lines, but I am finding it a very easy form to work with, as it does tend to fall into a nice flow.
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Anjum Wasim DarMarch 18, 2023 at 6:14 AM
"sliding into Autumn" beautiful imagery, wondrous feeling of the changing season
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Rosemary Nissen-WadeMarch 18, 2023 at 9:06 AM
*Smile.*
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purplepeninportland.comMarch 19, 2023 at 12:12 PM
I love the feeling I get from "a burst of warmth".
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Rosemary Nissen-WadeMarch 19, 2023 at 9:54 PM
That's nice to know – only it has turned into a heatwave! Very steamy.
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