Little flower by the path
A lesson on strength and will. Inspired by a little pink flower I saw
I saw a little flower by cobbled stone
With roots in cracks, it stands alone.
No garden bed, no gentle care,
Just dust and wind, sun and rain.
Strangers stare, the sun too harsh,
Yet the little flower, in pink, shines.
Each petal perfect, so small and round,
No gentle water,
Only harsh rain from the sky.
A quiet will, a will to live
Strong, tenacious, I hear a voice:
“I may be small, but I belong.”
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Susan Fourtané
Susan Fourtané is a Science and Technology Journalist, a professional writer with over 18 years experience writing for global media and industry publications. She's a member of the ABSW, WFSJ, Society of Authors, and London Press Club.
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I just love little pink flowers that pop up where you least expect them. Scientific term pinkoflora outaplaceus. You captured this beautifully Susan
Lovely ode to the tiny flowers.
Beautiful! Congratulations!
Wooohooooo congratulations on your Leaderboard placement! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
“I may be small, but I belong”- Such a beautiful closing line to an equally beautiful poem!
This poem is a huge encouragement to me. Thank you for sharing it.
I always wonder how nature takes care of its own, yet we have to take care of us...I wish i were that flower...sitting still as nature nourishes me. Hoping no one pluck me from my happy place. I love the depth of the words. Lovely.
Such an inspiring piece. To have the perseverance of a flower, the strength to grow anywhere.
Such a beautiful reminder that even in tough places, we all belong and can shine. Thanks for sharing this little flower’s strength.
This is a lovely and inspiring poem! It made me feel very good.
Keep taking all these pictures, Susan. I love to see them 😍 It makes me feel sorry for that little pink flower. That it gets a beating from harsh rain. Yet still, look how beautiful it is. I suppose the harshest climate, makes us all very beautiful. Just like that pink flower, though sweaty. But hey! Oh that last line was medicine to my little heart. I may be small but I belong. This was uplifting, informative and soul hugging. Thank you for writing this! 🤗❤️👌🏾👏🏾
A great reminder that everything and everyone matters!! A wonderful write, Susan.
I love that you have photos of your muse! Beautifully captured.
Oh!!! Oh!!! This is a beautifully powerful. I love how you made this about strength. That’s exactly where I was going as I read this poem. That this little flower is akin to a strong and determined human being. This is outstanding work! Exceptional! This one resonates with me.
It's always impressive how nature manages to thrive in the weirdest of places and in the strangest of ways. A lesson for us little humans? Maybe. A lovely poem and pictures, Susan!
This is a lovely capture of a beautiful thing
Where there's a will, there's a way 🌸
Life always finds a way. Loved your beautiful poem!
Beautiful & inspiring! 🌸💕
You made this little flower sound so inspirational 🌸