Standalone

And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers
that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow,
he will certainly care for you.
—Luke 12:28

saw my first yellow daffodil, not ever,
but mine.
a standalone on the hill;
my husband sighs,
as he points it out.

the sun is a standalone;
His;
yellow-white, bright.
our attention transfixed.

I am a standalone
me -
the crucifix,
to carry;
I walk with Him,
under the sun and clouds.

God lets us glory
on a fixed moment,
as if it were framed, not always.

each tear that falls,
from my green eyes,
is saved
by Christ.

I emphasize;
He underlines
and exclamation points.

how this can be,
with infinity,
our small minds
cannot divine.

saw my first daffodil, there’ll be more,
they’ll spring, and wither;
and so will I,

but don’t be glum,
I am already buried,
like a seed,
planted, and ready
to rise,
inside a Garden of Pearls.

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Date: 3/25/2025 11:03:00 AM
Very touching Kim. I like this poem.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/25/2025 2:40:00 PM
Thank you, Andre!
Date: 3/19/2025 9:08:00 PM
This is touching, Kim. You pointed out with simplicity and honesty that little flower. :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/20/2025 5:18:00 AM
Thank you, Paige! Lovely comment. I appreciate you, Paige!
Date: 3/19/2025 7:43:00 AM
Very spiritual and inspiring verse. A seed rootbound for the everlasting meaning of the Word. We are all saved by Christ. I enjoyed reading my Christian and poet friend. Many blessings to you my friend
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/19/2025 10:22:00 AM
Thank you, Eve!
Date: 3/18/2025 10:55:00 AM
"but don’t be glum, I am already buried, like a seed, planted, and ready to rise, inside a Garden of Pearls." Beautiful! You stand alone in excellence.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/18/2025 1:19:00 PM
Joe, you are much appreciated! Thank you!
Date: 3/18/2025 6:35:00 AM
wonderful poetry, if god offered us the sun, he was well inspired and genius, i always wonder about flowers too who are so related to the sun, merci poétesse
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/18/2025 10:12:00 AM
Un tournesol regarde au-delà du soleil et voit du paradis. (A sunflower looks past the sun and sees heaven.) Merci Beaucoup, Yann!
Date: 3/18/2025 3:57:00 AM
Daffodil as a central symbol to reflect on life,death,and possibility of transcendence.Very nice.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/18/2025 10:14:00 AM
Thank you, Akham! Even a single flower brings a transcendent thought :)
Date: 3/17/2025 8:40:00 PM
Beautiful Kim. We are all His children-His wonderful creation. Let us focus on what is unseen which is permanent not on what is seen which is merely temporary--poor semi quote from Paul.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/18/2025 10:15:00 AM
Still, I understand your paraphrase! Thank you, Oliver!
Date: 3/17/2025 4:49:00 PM
Deeply spiritual, your poem has many levels for contemplation. I enjoyed reading of inner growth.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/17/2025 6:05:00 PM
Thank you, Hilda!
Date: 3/17/2025 1:08:00 PM
- Lovely poem... especially like the ending, Kim :) - hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/17/2025 2:27:00 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise!
Date: 3/17/2025 10:30:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "standalone" write. As a child, we had a driveway lines on both sides with pretty daffodils. I loved when they were blooming. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Enjoy today with blessings...........
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/17/2025 10:39:00 AM
Thank you and for a small treasure from your childhood :) Blessings to you, Paula!
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