Perennially, like the angels, bloom with a bright smile
Like the sun, radiant with perpetual light and life
Ever youthful, and like the goddess Dyana, fruitful
How slimly and sternly you are held by a green stem fife!
Like the primrose or Auricula, bright yellow or pink
Cuter than Primulas, Polyanthuses, and Pansies
Of course, not like the touch-me-not! Night and day, yet you blink.
Your smile and scent are beyond all fashion-showy fancies.
it's, yet, your spiritual greatness that pulls me to you.
Cosmically healing all and triggering optimism
You heal, they say, and restore any person to youth too.
Does, in your shade or fade, anyone find true pessimism?
Do you, dear, yet live devoid of existential crisis?
I know it's in overcoming these that you find your bliss.
Categories:
primulas, flower, nature,
Form: Sonnet
Spring 2020
No-one’s told the sun not to shine
no-one’s told the birds not to sing,
sounding their joy at cloudless skies
with the welcome advent of Spring!
No-one’s told buds not to open,
no-one’s said flowers cannot bloom,
bare branches covered with colour,
filling the air with their perfume.
Daffodils unfold in the sun,
crocuses, primulas appear,
happy to wake from winter sleep,
bringing us all much-needed cheer.
While we are forced to isolate
because of deadly diseases
created
by humans
treating animals with contempt,
with no regard for their wellbeing.
When will these people ever learn
to give our world and all it holds,
the kindness and respect deserved,
before Earth and all within,
folds.
Ruth Mawdsley
26/3/20
Categories:
primulas, abuse, anger, animal, environment,
Form: Rhyme
Persian jewelled salad
gold laced primulas
nchusa azurea cubes
calendula cream
corgette flower cheese
naturstium
please!
Categories:
primulas, food, nature
Form: Epulaeryu
Warmth of sun upon the ground
Spring forth flowers - spring
Snow drops and primulas
Radiating colours amongst the greenery - evergreen
Leaves of autumn still remain
A mulch and cover for comfort from frost
Lavender velvet green - buds bursting
Renewed growth to flower - violet
Aroma of renewed soil
Life in earth again.
Categories:
primulas, seasons, autumn,
Form: Free verse