The Bleeding Heart Plant

A bleeding heart
With a single drop
Falling from its sharpened point,

While strung on vines, 
These fragile flowers,
Waiting for the rain's anoint.

Much like valentines
Swinging in the breeze
To a tribal drum unheard.

Hearts grown in a row
With fine curves and loops
By God's design is revered.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 3/16/2025 7:40:00 AM
so descriptive Hilda I can see them all in a row in my minds eye hugs Shadow
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/16/2025 11:40:00 AM
Thank you. This flower looks like it came from far out in the galaxy.
Date: 2/23/2025 7:27:00 PM
This is so lovely, Hilda. I have this plant in my garden with white corolla and a red deep petal at the middle looking like a drop of blood. "Much like valentines Swinging in the breeze To a tribal drum unheard." Love these lines. Belated Congratulations on your POTD honor.
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/23/2025 8:02:00 PM
I love hearing that someone is growing them. I have acfeeling that you are very good at it. Thank you for reading my poem enjoy gardens.
Date: 2/22/2025 8:55:00 AM
Dear Hilda, I adore bleeding hearts and I adore your beautiful poem. They are much like valentine's! The reference to "tribal drum unheard' is haunting and soulful. Belated congrats for your splendid poem receiving POTD honors! Well-deserved indeed. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/22/2025 9:01:00 AM
Thank you for commenting,Susan. If I had any talent in the garden, I might try growing these. Bleeding hearts are very eye capturing..
Date: 2/19/2025 5:21:00 AM
Congrats on POTD!
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/19/2025 3:09:00 PM
Thank you.
Date: 2/17/2025 10:34:00 PM
A lovely poem deserving of POTD….Congratulations Hilda….Enjoy…Debx
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/17/2025 11:04:00 PM
Thank you.
Date: 2/17/2025 7:58:00 AM
Much like Valentines…enjoyed!
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/17/2025 8:03:00 AM
Thank you.
Date: 2/17/2025 2:26:00 AM
Wow I never heard of this plant! Thanks for sharing this outside of the box valentines poem!
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/17/2025 8:03:00 AM
Thank you for following. I love this plant, and if I had a green thumb, I might try growing it.
Date: 2/15/2025 6:29:00 PM
Gah this is gorgeous!! Love the line especially: “Waiting for the rain's anoint.“ amazing work here. Always, Laura
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/15/2025 6:33:00 PM
Thank you. I'm pleased that you enjoyed it.
Date: 2/15/2025 4:35:00 PM
What a magnificent poem and plant, never heard of them before - just googled, very pretty
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/15/2025 6:32:00 PM
Googl is very helpful, I find. Thank you for your interest.
Date: 2/15/2025 2:48:00 PM
This is lovely. Don't think I ever heard of this before.
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/15/2025 3:12:00 PM
It is a beautiful plant. I noticed quite a few in the it's. I think they are on the brink of returning
Date: 2/14/2025 2:30:00 PM
I love this! The Bleeding Heart Plant has a delicate yet profound beauty to it. The imagery is gentle but vivid—especially the way you describe the single drop falling from its sharpened point. It gives a quiet sense of sorrow, like the plant itself holds an unspoken emotion.
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/14/2025 2:52:00 PM
Thank you. I'm happy that this poem was well received. I haven't seen the Bleeding Heart for years. I wonder if it went out of favor.
Date: 2/14/2025 7:46:00 AM
Back with congratulations on your well deserved feature! Happy to see you receive POTD
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/14/2025 9:30:00 AM
Thank you. Flowers seem to be poems that unfold as they grow. I always enjoy hearing from you. I hope you are having warm weather. Our weather is going backwards.
Date: 2/14/2025 5:48:00 AM
Great to receive a POTD. Have you abounded me? It would be a pity. I always admired your poems.
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/14/2025 6:47:00 AM
It's good to hear from you again. Thank you for your congratulations. I had been off site for awhile because of personal problem. I enjoy your poems, too.
Date: 2/14/2025 12:31:00 AM
Beautiful poem, heart flowers observed with your spiritual eye! Warmest congratulations on POTD, Hilda
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/14/2025 2:04:00 AM
Thank you.
Date: 2/13/2025 10:03:00 PM
Congratulations Hilda for receiving POTD well deserved...
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 11:09:00 PM
Thank you. I was quite surprised.
Date: 2/13/2025 8:22:00 PM
I think your poem is beautiful ... CayCay
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 8:39:00 PM
Thank you. I appreciate your encouragement.
Date: 2/13/2025 7:44:00 PM
Yes, they do look ' like valentines swinging in the breeze. ' So fascinating and unique, all at the same time. ' This is beautiful in every way, Hilda. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 8:08:00 PM
Thank you very much. Have a Happy Valentine Day., and a splendid weekend.
Date: 2/13/2025 5:06:00 PM
Cool images. Congrats on the POTD
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 5:36:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea. It is a deserving plant.
Date: 2/13/2025 10:45:00 AM
Quite beautiful, Hilda, and congrats on POTD.
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 11:31:00 AM
Thank you. I'm smiling today.
Date: 2/13/2025 10:20:00 AM
I am back with delighted congratulations on your well deserved POTD, Hilda, hugs ;)
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 10:21:00 AM
Thank you.
Date: 2/13/2025 9:59:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. I have not seen this plant in many years. Have a blessed day as you write away..................
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 10:11:00 AM
Thank you for reading. I've noticed these plants in shops around Easter. They fit so well with Valentine Day, as I hope this poem does also.
Date: 2/13/2025 9:50:00 AM
Hello Hilda, Congratulations on your POTD win with your beautifully penned poem. Loved it. Stay Blessed, my friend.
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 10:09:00 AM
Thank you again for visiting. I'm having a happy day.
Date: 2/13/2025 9:42:00 AM
Hello Hilda Greenhough, Congratulations on the POTD. Enjoy your special day. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/14/2025 12:45:00 PM
Hello Hilda , yes yu had a good day. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 10:07:00 AM
Thank you. It will be a good day.
Date: 2/13/2025 9:41:00 AM
Congrats on POTD! Yay! :)
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 10:07:00 AM
Thank you. This honor has lit up my cold, snowy day.
Date: 2/13/2025 8:08:00 AM
Very nicely penned, Congrats on POTD
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 8:14:00 AM
Thank you. I think the flower, not i, won for its universal favor. Enjoy the weekend.
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