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Marigolds

Sing a dirge with crowns of marigolds.
But not for me for I am much alive, my dear.
Listen to the lovely lively rain,
Pitter-patter on the thriving flower beds,
Let them grow in all hues and shapes. 
I’ll pick the marigolds’ white petals.
See, I love you not, I love myself.
Next autumn I’ll fill my lovely cottage
With the most beautiful fragrant narcissus.



 just a scribble

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Valsa George

Date: 1/3/2022 7:56:00 AM

Marigold is a lovely flower, but rated low. Flowers like Roses, Daisies and Amaryllis steal the show and you are in love with Narcissus or Daffodils ! In solitude a flash memory of Daffodils ignited the poetic vision of Wordsworth. Victor, you are another Wordsworth....

Brian Sambourne

Date: 8/21/2021 8:31:00 PM

Terrific ending that grabs self love like a chalice. A fine write, Victor. Best wishes, Brian

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/17/2021 5:09:00 AM

If that was just a scribble Victor it’s a mighty fine scribble. A fun write too, narcissus loved himself, same as you… Belle :-)

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 8/16/2021 4:38:00 AM

So well done Victor... Loved the ending... God bless.. ~ Ani

Eve Roper

Date: 8/14/2021 6:19:00 AM

from beautiful flower to pull the pedals love me to love yourself

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/13/2021 12:25:00 PM

From marigolds to narcissus!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/12/2021 5:28:00 PM

I liked the tongue in cheek (or so I took it to be) of ending with the narciissus flower after saying "I love myself" CUTE

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/12/2021 2:43:00 PM

I so love Marrigolds, they were always my favorite flower, nicely done Victor,

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/12/2021 2:36:00 PM

Ahh!! Well, I am glad it is narcissus instead of marigolds that you will put in your cottage because those marigolds are not very pleasant in the aroma department but they help fight bugs in the garden. Thanks for dropping by..Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/12/2021 12:17:00 PM

- Beautiful flowers ... leave them there to grow ... lovely written, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/12/2021 11:32:00 AM

I find your lovely imagery enchanting, as usual, Victor. This gem is in my faves. Evelyn :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/12/2021 9:39:00 AM

Victor, Your words' colors and patterns appealed to me. Beautiful marigolds, just for your knowledge, the marigold flower has numerous health benefits: it reduces inflammation, particularly in the eyes, and has antiseptic properties. It also repels pests. And heals skin and hemorrhoids. Loved your poem added to my fave.