Lotus
frost has struck impatient petals
warmth within the bud will outlast the frigid
spread your roots beneath you
when the storm dies, the cold gives up
your promised beauty will bloom
all is stored within you
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within the corolla
there is no dim
open your eyes
life unfolds around you
at darkness end
illusions are unveiled
shadows made light
open you petals
colour the air
in the stillness ...
I will find myself within you
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The digital art pieces are composites of images found in the public domain.
http://maxpixel.freegreatpicture.com/The-Pink-Flowers-Flowers-Nature-Lotus-Lotus-Colors-3112079
http://maxpixel.freegreatpicture.com/Fractal-Grey-White-Gray-Black-Burst-Digital-2622301
https://pixnio.com/nature-landscapes/winter/forest-river-snow-winter-ice-cold-frozen-tree-frost-landscape
https://pixabay.com/en/lotus-vietnam-asia-water-lily-1276369/
http://maxpixel.freegreatpicture.com/Flowers-Nature-Field-Plant-Black-And-White-Blue-849663
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I don't know why this reminds me of a book by Hadley Chase. Aha, the blooming lotus should be the reason. The book title now that I think of it, was A lotus for miss Quon :)
This reads like a poem for Miss Quon. It's beautifully put together. <3
Thank you, Fego. I don't know this book but it sounds like one I would enjoy:)
Nice use of layered digital art to accentuate the theme of rebirth in the poem
Thank you, John:)
Lotus have many philosophy. Nice one the topic what your post. In nature, so many inspiring that can be good poetry.
Keep up writing, my new friend in Steemit. 😊
Thank you, anggreklestari:)
I like the way you correlate this season/time of year with the eternal inner dialogue.
Writing so many poem in a row like this is quite a challenge. I never know how the expression is going to turn out. I thought this one would be a phone it and then it came together:)
Keep up the good work. It is hard I agree, but it will also help you to practice your art daily. Not everything will be a stella post but at least you are getting your ideas out there.
Thank you, Molometer. The poem is usually easy enough to get done. We are only committed to 14 lines but it must be accompanied by two images. Sometimes that takes longer:)
Your first line, "frost has struck impatient petals," went straight to my core. I was travelling all last week and felt alive and productive. I returned to L.A. and that line describes my feelings at the moment quite perfectly. Thankfully you kept writing and the rest of your words brought me encouragement.
I am so glad you are here doing what you do.
Thank you, Samantha. Your words me a lot to me. This can be a tough time of year but better times are just around the corner:)
You're very welcome. Better times are coming, indeed!
Super... Spring is coming soon🤓
Very nice poem
She is here, only needs time to strengthen:)
Hi I feel this poem, good job 🦋
Thank you, May:)
Very nice 👌 @prydefoltz
This cold will end soon and we get to see flowers everywhere :)
So true. The crocus are not holding back where I am and some warmth too:)