Valiance
Scarlet Thorns
Rich and vibrant soil,
Heavy with rain and dew,
Nurtures growth;
Eager seedlings
Endure and survive.
Long days filled with
Sunshine slip by
Until it begins anew,
Breaking and erupting
From earth’s foundation -
A commencement
Of nature and of birth.
Desiring, striving,
Branches proliferate,
Reaching high
To sun and sky,
Beautifully arrayed
In layers of
Veined, green leaves,
Prickly thorns, and
Sweet baby buds.
Lazy days of summer
Drift along.
New life unveils
Petals of
Robust, stark scarlet
Blooming amid a burst of light.
A portraiture of
Supple delicacy and beauty,
Distends from branches,
Complete with jagged
Thorns primed in a quest
To sting
The fragile veil of skin.
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Therein lies the rub.
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Secrets -
Beauty, empathy, knowledge,
Awareness, and perpetual growth -
Encompassed beneath a shell exquisite
Are oft’ derived
Amidst the pain and angst
Of a prickly thorn
Like whispered echoes
Of age-old bequests
Nestled within the arms
Of beauty’s brilliant valiance.
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Cindy Calder
From Charleston SC - "I am still learning." Michelangelo
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Wonderful - colors and pain of thorns. And all these feelings put into the meaning of a rose, the poor thing can't but blossom. Congrats to TS
It's a lovely tale of the colours and beauty of nature. I like the cyclical aspect you've noted. It's a totally worthy TS! Love it.
Sorry Im only just getting to this Cindy! absolutely love the flow and the respect paid! felt and could visualise each wonderfully rendered description! congrats on such and deep and impactful Top Story!
Visual poem seen through your words. I enjoyed the flow and ease of this.
A vivid and beautiful poem! Congrats on top story!
Wow a wonderful - vivid poem. Love it. And congratulations on top story.
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Beautiful poem, Cindy! Congratulations on Top Story!
Very good ! And congrats on Top Story!
OMG, Cindy, the last few lines gave me goosebumps. Excellent poem!
Wow... this was breath taking Cindy!! Congrats o Top Story!!
Beautiful imagery. Loved it.
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The rose is indeed valiant…and hardy, as you’ve described so profoundly and beautifully here. You do such beautiful nature poetry!
Long days filled with sunshine - slip by. Absolutely beautiful. Well Done Cindy!!!
Beautifully written
This was so profound and beautifully penned! I loved it!
Learning from mistakes, rising from pain - these are the strongest lessons that allow us to bloom. Loved this, Cindy!
So beautifully descriptive. Well done.
This was fab - makes me long for spring in and summer in the depths of winter.
Wow, this is like nature’s pep talk! From nurturing soil to badass thorns, it’s all about growth and grit. A scarlet bloom with a touch of "don’t mess with me"—love it! 💕
Just simply beautiful.