Victor Buhagiar Poet Free verse

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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 January 3, 2022 at 7:56 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 August 21, 2021 at 8:31 PM Terrific ending that grabs self love like a chalice. A fine write, Victor. Best wishes, Brian

Beryl Edmonds August 17, 2021 at 5:09 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 August 16, 2021 at 4:38 AM So well done Victor... Loved the ending... God bless.. ~ Ani

Eve Roper August 14, 2021 at 6:19 AM from beautiful flower to pull the pedals love me to love yourself

Kim Rodrigues August 13, 2021 at 12:25 PM From marigolds to narcissus!

Andrea Dietrich August 12, 2021 at 5:28 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 August 12, 2021 at 2:43 PM I so love Marrigolds, they were always my favorite flower, nicely done Victor,

Sara Kendrick August 12, 2021 at 2:36 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 August 12, 2021 at 12:17 PM - Beautiful flowers ... leave them there to grow ... lovely written, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler August 12, 2021 at 11:32 AM I find your lovely imagery enchanting, as usual, Victor. This gem is in my faves. Evelyn :)

Sotto Poet August 12, 2021 at 9:39 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.

Vijay Pandit August 12, 2021 at 5:04 AM Enjoyed the hues and shapes of your words, Victor. Lovely marigolds.

Tom Cunningham August 12, 2021 at 4:59 AM Lovely flowers but you have to share them. Tom

Unseeking Seeker August 12, 2021 at 4:25 AM Luxury to have a garden! Beautifully penned, Victor, as always

Ann Gilmour August 12, 2021 at 3:36 AM Lovely flowery poem dear Victor, though marigolds here are bright yellow and slugs and snails love to eat them... kindest thoughts Ann so ××

Delice Arleen Skelly August 12, 2021 at 3:15 AM I love marigolds but so do the snails in my garden, exasperating....Delice

Joanna Daniel August 12, 2021 at 2:32 AM A unique poem, Victor, I love marigolds very much, they sure seem to have inspired you too:)