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Planter's Glass

To look on the storm's face in the passion of shorn weeds— the flower cannot eat; green squeezed; riddled rain disease. Ground set; glory ebbed— shaking in sheds; another stem's shine and shimmer less. The girl sways with the shears— fire bloom falls, repeat inside her ears.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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Date: 1/1/2024 4:59:00 PM
The weed whacker creates a storm so the garden can bloom, Very nicely penned
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Date: 12/9/2023 4:18:00 PM
a thoughtful and well-articulated poem, Paige. Loved the alliteration in the 2d verse! Your creativity and poetic voice shine through! Enjoy your evening, Sara
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Date: 12/9/2023 11:40:00 AM
Deep and emotive poetry created so well from your creative pen...
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Date: 12/9/2023 11:17:00 AM
Love your unusual images.it feels someone's gardening is ruined by the elements!
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Date: 12/9/2023 2:46:00 AM
You've crafted a very profound and intriguing poem with such creatively lines.. "To look on the storm's face in the passion of shorn weeds" Also, there's a rhythmic flow in this poem along with wonderful alliteration in the second stanza. Very heartfelt and evocative.. Love this.
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Date: 12/8/2023 9:07:00 PM
fantastic - your flow is intuitive and intelligent
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Date: 12/8/2023 5:06:00 PM
A thoughtful piece, Paige. So many wonderful, poignant phrases to ponder. Thank yo for this gift. Blessings!
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Date: 12/8/2023 4:53:00 PM
I absolutely love so many phrases in this and your Opening really drew me right in. Especially “ To look on the storm's face in the passion of shorn weeds” what a line! So profound. And i love “ riddled rain ” happy to see you posting. Pleasure reading you always. Sending you light
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Date: 12/8/2023 4:36:00 PM
What a poignant, articulate, and insightful poem, Paige. I admire your style. Really Enjoyed.
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Book: Shattered Sighs