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The Bleeding Heart Plant

A bleeding heart With a single drop Falling from its sharpened point, While strung on vines, These fragile flowers, Waiting for the rain's anoint. Much like valentines Swinging in the breeze To a tribal drum unheard. Hearts grown in a row With fine curves and loops By God's design is revered.

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Shadow Hamilton

Date: 3/16/2025 7:40:00 AM

so descriptive Hilda I can see them all in a row in my minds eye hugs Shadow

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/16/2025 11:40:00 AM

Thank you. This flower looks like it came from far out in the galaxy.

Valsa George

Date: 2/23/2025 7:27:00 PM

This is so lovely, Hilda. I have this plant in my garden with white corolla and a red deep petal at the middle looking like a drop of blood. "Much like valentines Swinging in the breeze To a tribal drum unheard." Love these lines. Belated Congratulations on your POTD honor.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/23/2025 8:02:00 PM

I love hearing that someone is growing them. I have acfeeling that you are very good at it. Thank you for reading my poem enjoy gardens.

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/22/2025 8:55:00 AM

Dear Hilda, I adore bleeding hearts and I adore your beautiful poem. They are much like valentine's! The reference to "tribal drum unheard' is haunting and soulful. Belated congrats for your splendid poem receiving POTD honors! Well-deserved indeed. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/22/2025 9:01:00 AM

Thank you for commenting,Susan. If I had any talent in the garden, I might try growing these. Bleeding hearts are very eye capturing..

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/19/2025 5:21:00 AM

Congrats on POTD!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/19/2025 3:09:00 PM

Thank you.

Deb M

Date: 2/17/2025 10:34:00 PM

A lovely poem deserving of POTD….Congratulations Hilda….Enjoy…Debx

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/17/2025 11:04:00 PM

Thank you.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/17/2025 7:58:00 AM

Much like Valentines…enjoyed!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/17/2025 8:03:00 AM

Thank you.

Karen Jones

Date: 2/17/2025 2:26:00 AM

Wow I never heard of this plant! Thanks for sharing this outside of the box valentines poem!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/17/2025 8:03:00 AM

Thank you for following. I love this plant, and if I had a green thumb, I might try growing it.

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 2/15/2025 6:29:00 PM

Gah this is gorgeous!! Love the line especially: “Waiting for the rain's anoint.“ amazing work here. Always, Laura

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/15/2025 6:33:00 PM

Thank you. I'm pleased that you enjoyed it.

David Crandall

Date: 2/15/2025 4:35:00 PM

What a magnificent poem and plant, never heard of them before - just googled, very pretty

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/15/2025 6:32:00 PM

Googl is very helpful, I find. Thank you for your interest.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/15/2025 2:48:00 PM

This is lovely. Don't think I ever heard of this before.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/15/2025 3:12:00 PM

It is a beautiful plant. I noticed quite a few in the it's. I think they are on the brink of returning

Alesia Leach

Date: 2/14/2025 2:30:00 PM

I love this! The Bleeding Heart Plant has a delicate yet profound beauty to it. The imagery is gentle but vivid—especially the way you describe the single drop falling from its sharpened point. It gives a quiet sense of sorrow, like the plant itself holds an unspoken emotion.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/14/2025 2:52:00 PM

Thank you. I'm happy that this poem was well received. I haven't seen the Bleeding Heart for years. I wonder if it went out of favor.

Ink Empress

Date: 2/14/2025 7:46:00 AM

Back with congratulations on your well deserved feature! Happy to see you receive POTD

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/14/2025 9:30:00 AM

Thank you. Flowers seem to be poems that unfold as they grow. I always enjoy hearing from you. I hope you are having warm weather. Our weather is going backwards.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/14/2025 5:48:00 AM

Great to receive a POTD. Have you abounded me? It would be a pity. I always admired your poems.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/14/2025 6:47:00 AM

It's good to hear from you again. Thank you for your congratulations. I had been off site for awhile because of personal problem. I enjoy your poems, too.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 2/14/2025 12:31:00 AM

Beautiful poem, heart flowers observed with your spiritual eye! Warmest congratulations on POTD, Hilda

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/14/2025 2:04:00 AM

Thank you.

Michael Tor

Date: 2/13/2025 10:03:00 PM

Congratulations Hilda for receiving POTD well deserved...

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 11:09:00 PM

Thank you. I was quite surprised.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 2/13/2025 8:22:00 PM

I think your poem is beautiful ... CayCay

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 8:39:00 PM

Thank you. I appreciate your encouragement.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 2/13/2025 7:44:00 PM

Yes, they do look ' like valentines swinging in the breeze. ' So fascinating and unique, all at the same time. ' This is beautiful in every way, Hilda. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 8:08:00 PM

Thank you very much. Have a Happy Valentine Day., and a splendid weekend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/13/2025 5:06:00 PM

Cool images. Congrats on the POTD

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 5:36:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. It is a deserving plant.

Jim Slaughter

Date: 2/13/2025 10:45:00 AM

Quite beautiful, Hilda, and congrats on POTD.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 11:31:00 AM

Thank you. I'm smiling today.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 2/13/2025 10:20:00 AM

I am back with delighted congratulations on your well deserved POTD, Hilda, hugs ;)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 10:21:00 AM

Thank you.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/13/2025 9:59:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. I have not seen this plant in many years. Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 10:11:00 AM

Thank you for reading. I've noticed these plants in shops around Easter. They fit so well with Valentine Day, as I hope this poem does also.

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 2/13/2025 9:50:00 AM

Hello Hilda, Congratulations on your POTD win with your beautifully penned poem. Loved it. Stay Blessed, my friend.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/13/2025 10:09:00 AM

Thank you again for visiting. I'm having a happy day.