Laura Leiser Poet Free verse

The Flowers

I spied a hidden garden, among the hills of gold
a glorious garden, alive with brilliant flowers.
Their colors beckoned to me, as if to say,
"Come, see my splendor, and drink of my beauty."

As I looked at the garden, I saw two bright flowers
their petals touched, their leaves were intertwined
their colors blended and their roots ran deep.

I left the garden happy of heart and filled with joy.
I wanted to pass that way again soon.

As spring turned into summer, I remembered the garden.
Hastily, I ran through the hills to spy it again once more.
As I approached the garden, a strange silence settled in.
I saw that some flowers were in bloom
though much less than before.

At long last, I found my special flowers
but then my heart began to break
for my special flowers had faded
and where once petals and leaves
had so lovingly embraced
wild weeds had taken their place.

So carefully and tenderly, 
I pulled the weeds and tended to the flowers
and afterwards my soul found peace
and my heart sang for joy.

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Isaiah Zerbst July 17, 2015 at 6:36 PM This could apply as a great analogy to life. Spending time on relationships and putting a little effort into them will keep the plants healthy and weeds away. Great thought provoking poem. I like the feel of it to, almost like I can smell the growing things and soil. Laura Leiser July 18, 2015 at 3:19 PM Thank you, Isaiah! I'm glad you enjoyed my analogy, too :)

Richard Lamoureux July 16, 2015 at 7:56 PM Congratulations Laura! I enjoyed your story. Laura Leiser July 18, 2015 at 3:18 PM Thank you, Richard! I appreciate stopping by and your kind words :)

Poet Destroyer A July 14, 2015 at 2:19 AM nice win. PD Laura Leiser July 14, 2015 at 2:02 PM Thanks so much, Linda :)

Skat A July 14, 2015 at 12:33 AM LAURA,, Congratulations on your awesome story win. Love SKAT Laura Leiser July 14, 2015 at 2:02 PM Thank you very much, Skat :)

Jan Allison July 13, 2015 at 2:52 PM beautifully uplifting story Laura congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Laura Leiser July 14, 2015 at 2:01 PM Thank you, Jan! Your kind words always encourage me :)

Constance La France July 13, 2015 at 2:45 PM Laura, this is so moving and beautiful, I just love it. 7 and thanks for visiting my feather poem Laura Leiser July 14, 2015 at 2:00 PM Thanks so much, BW :) You are always kind!

Vincent Flannery July 11, 2015 at 7:25 AM Wonderful story Laura. So often His splendor fills us with such joy. Funny, I too symbolically pick the weeds at our Blessed Mother's Feet in my garden. Thus it is not a chore but a great joy in my heart. Take care and have a great weekend. Laura Leiser July 14, 2015 at 2:00 PM Thank you, Vincent, for stopping by with your kind words! I really appreciate them :)

Andrea Dietrich July 10, 2015 at 9:26 PM this is so lovely. The garden could be a metaphor for other things, things that fade or die and just need to be revived. A lovingly crafted poem! Laura Leiser July 10, 2015 at 10:39 PM Thank you, Andrea. I really appreciate your comments, too, and am glad you enjoyed my poem :)

Emile Pinet July 10, 2015 at 4:02 PM Your words took stage and treated the reader to a glimpse of your imagination and poetic skills. A well structured poem with an emotional release launching it into our conscious mind with striking impact. Emile. Laura Leiser July 10, 2015 at 8:16 PM Thank you, Emile. I really appreciate your kind and encouraging words! Especially from a poet as talented as yourself :)