marvelling flowers

marvel at the vigorous blade of grass,
resistant to the worst storms,
marvel at the dandelion, offering a thousand treasures
To the bees of the county,
marvel at the hemlock flower, which could
poison ten ancient poets,
marvel at the plant world and its millions
of possibilities,

marvel at the fern, which does not tire
that winter,
marvel at how the butterfly marvels
on the corolla of digitals,
marvel at the yellow flowers, so numerous
and vain,
marvel at the capuchins, daisies,
Flowers loving you.


Marvel at the young oak tree, which defies a thousand reeds
in his old age,
marvel at the olive tree whose fruit inspired the Iliad
and many poems,
marvel at the hydrangea, dahlia, and forget-me-not
with shy petals,
do you inspire from the vegetable world, to never become
crazy or proud,
invite the bees in the garden of your imagination.
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Date: 7/22/2025 8:03:00 AM
marvel at the hemlock flower, which could poison ten ancient poets…lol…hydrangea fell into my poem today since I was looking for beach plants on internet. Hugs ~ Kim
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Date: 7/21/2025 10:24:00 PM
This is really cool. Flowers are certainly to be marvelled at
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Date: 7/18/2025 11:49:00 PM
We should pause and take a break from our busy life to enjoy the beauty of nature, its greenery and the flowers that bloom everyday. What myriad flowers blossom to delight our hearts! I love flowers as you do and enjoy keeping a garden. Well done dear Yaan.
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Date: 7/18/2025 7:54:00 PM
So many do not take the time to experience the beauty and joy of nature, which surrounds us. Your poem is a beautiful reminder, Yann. :)
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Date: 7/18/2025 3:33:00 PM
Great job. Plants are so fascinating and important
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/18/2025 5:05:00 PM
thanks andrea, fascinating is the true word for all plants, i m getting older and can enjoy that have a nice day
Date: 7/18/2025 7:29:00 AM
Dear Yann, your poem is brilliantly written! It is a marvelous poem. Your poems always sooth my mind. I enjoy your poems a lot. Best, Anne
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/18/2025 5:06:00 PM
so coçol anne, you made my day happy, have a nice week end
Date: 7/18/2025 3:48:00 AM
It's a beautiful time and place to marvel Yann My fave line is "marvel at the hydrangea, dahlia, and forget-me-not with shy petals" very sweet! Welcome back~
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/18/2025 5:07:00 PM
thanks anaya , i am happy to be back and read marvels on soup poetry enjoy your week end
Date: 7/18/2025 3:23:00 AM
"Amazing” poem! Plenty to take note of on this planet. My heart leaps with joy at the feeling of wonder and enjoyment you've evoked here.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/18/2025 5:08:00 PM
thank you so much Sotto, your comment touched my heart enjoy your week end
Date: 7/17/2025 6:10:00 PM
I’ve missed your poems, Yann! This one is especially lovely…
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/18/2025 5:09:00 PM
thanks ilene for the lovely words enjoy your week end
Date: 7/17/2025 5:51:00 PM
This is deep, you have a profound way- simple things you make stand out.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/18/2025 5:10:00 PM
Thanks Paige, i always learn from life at watching, marveling is so cool enjoy your week end poet
Date: 7/17/2025 5:17:00 PM
'marvel'ous poem! So much to notice in our world. You've created a sense of awe and delight and I love it! Faving.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/18/2025 5:11:00 PM
thank you so much sara, comments are delicious enjoy your week end
Date: 7/17/2025 5:06:00 PM
Historian. someone who looks deeply at the world and notices the unnoticeable invisable to others.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/18/2025 5:12:00 PM
thanks John, your comment touched me and is quite essential take care
Date: 7/17/2025 5:06:00 PM
Lovely imagery my friend. Your garden in the mind is beautiful. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/18/2025 5:13:00 PM
thanks Bill for the supportive message, here weather is sunny enjoy your week end poet
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