Vital

violet cosmos bends with the weight of a bumblebee
its honey a sway to blissful
slow drip tucked into breakfast glee

things of no small importance
vital
like forgiving mis-steps that neuter success
       or losing shackles of disappointment
to hear love-words nurturing branches of support

vital, like a baby's gurgle, language spilling 
                                            in infancy
as children outdoors skip in a fusilade of laughter

vital, like robins hopping in the surety of spring
when winter lifts folded veils of snow to a fresh brush
                                                                            of green

lives from strain to festive
sometimes shaky with apprehension 
in a carefully constructed freedom that respects
                                               diversity
                                               vital
like love transcending the glut of superficial

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/25/2023 11:47:00 AM

Oh, Brian, this one is special in a bounty of stunning images sweet as honey itself! "Forgiving mis-steps that neuter success." What an amazing line - showing not telling of spirit robbing shame! Congratulations on your win. This is indeed impressive! Blessings and cheers!

Brian Sambourne
Date: 8/25/2023 11:55:00 AM

Greetings Sam, many thanks for the thoughtful appraisal of my poem. Constance gave us much freedom to select a word + expand on its meaning. Such a grand opportunity. Be well. Thanks again. Brian

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/16/2023 10:58:00 AM

- Oh ... a wonderful poem, Brian ... congratulations on your great win :) - hugs

Brian Sambourne
Date: 8/18/2023 7:39:00 AM

Hello Anne-Lise, My appreciation for your stop by and congratulatory comment. You are very supportive of so many poets. Best wishes always, Brian

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/14/2023 8:49:00 AM

"To hear love words nurturing branches of support". I like that line very much. How much more pleasant would life be if each one of us offered just a few words of love each day!! Thank you for sharing and for dropping by my page. I appreciate the kind reviews of my work. Sara

Brian Sambourne
Date: 8/14/2023 8:59:00 AM

Greetings Sara, Many thanks for finding merit in my posting as it was not high on the list of acknowledgements. You are most thoughtful indeed. Sincerely, Brian

Bill Baker

Date: 8/14/2023 6:44:00 AM

Thanks for sharing such a "vital" message with us through your unique poetry, Brian. Your chosen words and phrases are true and comforting. We all have times in our life experiences that these thoughts are needed for healing and encouragement. Thanks for sharing, I'm following your poetry now. Well worth the time to read what you have to say through your poetry. A poet friend in Texas, Bill p.s. I forgot to mention I'm saving this one on my FAVs list. :-)

Brian Sambourne
Date: 8/14/2023 7:29:00 AM

Hello Bill, I hope life in Texas isn't too hot heavy this summer. My sincere appreciation for your words of encouragement. Thank you for reading + commenting on my work. Best wishes, Brian

Susan Woodrow

Date: 8/12/2023 10:02:00 AM

Oh yes! All that is vital! Love this write and the babies, children and robins lines :)

Brian Sambourne
Date: 8/12/2023 10:29:00 AM

Thanks very much, Susan. I appreciate your stop by + supportive comment. Best wishes always, Brian