V. Deepa Poet Free verse

Fearing To Bloom

A Garden rejoices when it envisions colourful exquisite blooms everywhere filling the empty spaces.
Lush green grasses are the attire it adorns and flowers become the embellishers. 
Even a sad heart would feel enlightened & placid by visiting flowery garden.

In my heavenly serene garden.. once I sat and admired myriad flowers widely seducing the butterflies and bees through its aromatic succulent nectar and pollens..
They were all enjoying their appetizing feast.

At the same time..
I also noticed a pink hibiscus bud curled like a baby not wanting to bloom,preferring to remain a virgin..!!
I keenly observed as the butterflies were trying to kiss the petals and black bees constantly humming tunes to arouse it.

The mother hibiscus did not bother 
Instead kept preparing herself to wither as her time was over.
The tiny bud wrapped the petals tight, covered her face and thoroughly weeped cogitating about losing her mom shortly and simultaneously scared by her predators who were competing around to conquer her heart.

Witnessing the struggle there climbs a saviour ant with his warrior team to save her from the trouble.He reaches to stimulate the tip & guarantee her that she will be safe and consoled her to stop worrying unnecessarily.

In few minutes competitors flew away and the bud was free from fear.
Visitor ants said "cheers" and left .
Mother flower bid good "bye" and shrivelled..
As the little one slowly unwrapped her petals to look at her world ..
A tear drop, up from the sky fell upon finally to deflower her.

She being fragile, now bloomed to be the most attractive flower in the garden.
I stood up went closer ,smiled at the blossom captured a picture and conveyed my first good "Hi." 

28-7-2020

Second place in the contest.
Note:Petal, buds, blossoms, bees, birds, butterflies! 
Poetry Contest.
Sponsored by Silent One.

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Paula Goldsmith August 3, 2020 at 2:03 PM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/poem. You have a beautiful garden. Enjoy your win and day................. V. Deepa August 4, 2020 at 6:07 AM Thankyou Paula mam for the kind review.:-) I am pleased to know that you enjoyed my poem.Best wishes for you too. Have a wonderful day..:-) Much love.~Deepa:-)

Eve Roper August 2, 2020 at 9:03 AM Deepa, you have created lines I really love, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve V. Deepa August 3, 2020 at 9:31 AM Dear Eve mam, Thanks a bunch for always motivating me with your warm uplifting words of appreciation:-) Feeling great to know that you loved my lines:-) Have a lovely day.Much love:-)

Aditi Mishra August 2, 2020 at 3:26 AM This is such a soothing, insprational and lovely tale of courage, hope and love Deepa. I absolutely loved the way you describe the emotions of the hibiscus flower and evolution. Congratulations on your win. Much love :) V. Deepa August 3, 2020 at 9:27 AM You understand my musings very well dear Aditi mam.Sometimes few girls around us seem like this little hibiscus flower too:-) Am pleased to know that you enjoyed & loved my concept.:-) Thankyou for honouring me with your beautiful appreciations and blessings always..!! Much love:-)

Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2020 at 11:49 AM - A garden requires a lot of time and love, a beautiful poem, Deepa :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) V. Deepa August 3, 2020 at 9:22 AM Yes, true. Garden requires our attention:-) Thankyou Anne mam for lovy words of appreciation and support.:-) I am pleased to know that you enjoyed my poem.:-)Much love:-)

Silent One August 1, 2020 at 8:28 AM You describe it so well.. Nice take on the contest... Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. V. Deepa August 3, 2020 at 9:19 AM Hello S.O sir, Thankyou very much for your encouraging words and warm appreciation.Your contests inspires my mind to think in different ways.:-) Keep inspiring and keep writing too. Have a blessed day.Warm regards:-)

Jenish Somadas July 28, 2020 at 9:37 PM Lovely write Deepa..You are a fantastic narrator..I loved the imagination, the beauty of your lines and the exquisite style of composition..Great entry..Good luck.. V. Deepa July 29, 2020 at 4:01 AM Hello Jenish sir, Good evening.:-) Thanks a lot for your motivational words and your kind appreciation:-) Yes, being a teacher i narrate well to my little students.I'm glad to hear that even you liked it:-D I am cherished to read your delightful words.Take care. Warmest regards to you:-)

Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2020 at 1:47 PM This is beautiful! I see a winner in the making! V. Deepa July 29, 2020 at 3:55 AM Hello Kim mam, Thanks a lot for visiting my page & for the kind support:-) I am pleased to know that you liked my work:-) Have a wonderful day.Take care. With love ~Deepa:-)

Darlene De Beaulieu July 28, 2020 at 11:12 AM Hello Deepa, flowers bloom and some die only to be replaced by new flowers. enjoyed this poem. much love Darlene. Darlene De Beaulieu July 29, 2020 at 10:37 AM Hello Deepa, you are so welcome. Enjoy your day Much love Darlene V. Deepa July 29, 2020 at 3:52 AM Hello Darlene mam, Yes I agree.Thanks a lot for your lovely review mam:-)Glad you enjoyed my work. Have a great day.:-)Take care.Much love:-)

Tom Cunningham July 28, 2020 at 11:04 AM Beautiful imagery in your garden Deepa, wish you good luck in the contest. Tom V. Deepa July 29, 2020 at 3:50 AM Hello Tom sir, Thankyou very much for the encouragement and appreciations:-)I feel blessed through your lovely wishes. Have a beautiful day.Take care Warmest regards:-)