Proud and Tall


Of all the flowers God has made,
   there are those cast in purple shade;
      some small with petals, hug the ground
and others, bristled- slim, but sound.

But- grandest is a taller one
   that stands up straight beneath the sun.
Upon its top, a purple crown
   of loops and swirls so soft, like down.

It stately stands with fronds of green
   that gently curve to grace the scene,
uplifting them toward the sky;
   God's work of art to dignify.

Alone, or marching four abreast,
   along a wall or pathway blessed,
the Iris stands so proud and tall;
   this lovely flower does enthrall.


June 6, 2022

Contest: Purple Flowers
Contest: Nayda Ivette Negron Flores
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Marcum Wong Avatar
June 15, 2022 at 3:38 PM
I love the way you have written this beautiful poem in breathtaking awe. Into my Faves Sandra. Congratulations on your deserving win. Blessings xxoo
Leffanta Avatar
June 6, 2022 at 11:08 AM
The passion flower is a sight to see, but one must live in the tropics and be an early riser . . . .Aloha!
Pitseng Avatar
July 10, 2022 at 8:16 AM
I like the poem
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