Hilda Greenhough Poet Rhyme

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 March 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM so descriptive Hilda I can see them all in a row in my minds eye hugs Shadow Hilda Greenhough March 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM Thank you. This flower looks like it came from far out in the galaxy.

Valsa George February 23, 2025 at 7:27 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 February 23, 2025 at 8:02 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 February 22, 2025 at 8:55 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 February 22, 2025 at 9:01 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 February 19, 2025 at 5:21 AM Congrats on POTD! Hilda Greenhough February 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM Thank you.

Deb M February 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM A lovely poem deserving of POTD….Congratulations Hilda….Enjoy…Debx Hilda Greenhough February 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM Thank you.

Kim Rodrigues February 17, 2025 at 7:58 AM Much like Valentines…enjoyed! Hilda Greenhough February 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM Thank you.

Karen Jones February 17, 2025 at 2:26 AM Wow I never heard of this plant! Thanks for sharing this outside of the box valentines poem! Hilda Greenhough February 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM Thank you for following. I love this plant, and if I had a green thumb, I might try growing it.

Laura Breidenthal February 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM Gah this is gorgeous!! Love the line especially: “Waiting for the rain's anoint.“ amazing work here. Always, Laura Hilda Greenhough February 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM Thank you. I'm pleased that you enjoyed it.

David Crandall February 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM What a magnificent poem and plant, never heard of them before - just googled, very pretty Hilda Greenhough February 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM Googl is very helpful, I find. Thank you for your interest.

Andrea Dietrich February 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM This is lovely. Don't think I ever heard of this before. Hilda Greenhough February 15, 2025 at 3:12 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 February 14, 2025 at 2:30 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 February 14, 2025 at 2:52 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 February 14, 2025 at 7:46 AM Back with congratulations on your well deserved feature! Happy to see you receive POTD Hilda Greenhough February 14, 2025 at 9:30 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 February 14, 2025 at 5:48 AM Great to receive a POTD. Have you abounded me? It would be a pity. I always admired your poems. Hilda Greenhough February 14, 2025 at 6:47 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 February 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM Beautiful poem, heart flowers observed with your spiritual eye! Warmest congratulations on POTD, Hilda Hilda Greenhough February 14, 2025 at 2:04 AM Thank you.

Michael Tor February 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM Congratulations Hilda for receiving POTD well deserved... Hilda Greenhough February 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM Thank you. I was quite surprised.

CayCay Godwin February 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM I think your poem is beautiful ... CayCay Hilda Greenhough February 13, 2025 at 8:39 PM Thank you. I appreciate your encouragement.

Brandy Nicole February 13, 2025 at 7:44 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 February 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM Thank you very much. Have a Happy Valentine Day., and a splendid weekend.

Andrea Dietrich February 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM Cool images. Congrats on the POTD Hilda Greenhough February 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM Thank you, Andrea. It is a deserving plant.

Jim Slaughter February 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM Quite beautiful, Hilda, and congrats on POTD. Hilda Greenhough February 13, 2025 at 11:31 AM Thank you. I'm smiling today.

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM I am back with delighted congratulations on your well deserved POTD, Hilda, hugs ;) Hilda Greenhough February 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM Thank you.

Paula Goldsmith February 13, 2025 at 9:59 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 February 13, 2025 at 10:11 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 February 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM Hello Hilda, Congratulations on your POTD win with your beautifully penned poem. Loved it. Stay Blessed, my friend. Hilda Greenhough February 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM Thank you again for visiting. I'm having a happy day.

Darlene De Beaulieu February 13, 2025 at 9:42 AM Hello Hilda Greenhough, Congratulations on the POTD. Enjoy your special day. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu February 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM Hello Hilda , yes yu had a good day. Hugs. /Darlene/ Hilda Greenhough February 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM Thank you. It will be a good day.

Paige Hind February 13, 2025 at 9:41 AM Congrats on POTD! Yay! :) Hilda Greenhough February 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM Thank you. This honor has lit up my cold, snowy day.

Joseph May February 13, 2025 at 8:08 AM Very nicely penned, Congrats on POTD Hilda Greenhough February 13, 2025 at 8:14 AM Thank you. I think the flower, not i, won for its universal favor. Enjoy the weekend.

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