Rain on Summer Snowflake flowers
Gathers through the hours -- yes,
We heard it on our backporch roof
But unless we go outside for proof,
We must pursue an indoor truth:
Divide by season, calendar days,
Moments where we must be --but
There are no fractions of infinity.
Dear Geo., I did get this in my feed but have just not been up to commenting most of the time. I'm sorry. Everything seems like a huge, huge effort these days. Maybe I need to get out of my head more often, though. This is a lovely poem and accompanying photo. I wish we were having rain here instead of snow. And I wish we had flowers like those here. They are like little magical hanging lights. I hope you are well - you and all your family.
ReplyDeleteDear Jenny, Thank YOU for an exceptionally moving and encouraging comment.
DeleteVery appropriate. It seems many have given up or dropped out of blogland. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Jim
You too, Jim. Deal.
Deletehow beautiful
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking the same thing about you. Thanks Jackiesue.
DeleteSuch a powerful sentiment you ended this on - no fractions of infinity. You're pure brilliance, my friend.
ReplyDeleteLove to you.
Dear Robyn, sorry haven't replied sooner --we had STUFF. But I sure appreciate your happy comment. Love to you too.
DeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Merci, mon ami Victor.
DeleteGod bless.
ReplyDeletethank you for enchanting poetry and soothing blooms dear Geo !
ReplyDeletenot familiar to this flower ,looks divine with rain drops on it .
rains are really rare here so when it rains unexpectedly it feels like special gift from mother Nature :)
i agree about the message poems delivers
more blessings to you and loved ones!
Dear Baili, thankyou for your helpful compliment! I've lately neglected my 2 poetry blogs because of family concerns. However, resolutions are underway. The flower, which we call "Summer Snowflake" is Leucojum astivum in botanical parlance. It appears in late Spring ahead of any summer flowers it neighbors. California has suffered drought for more than a decade, but a little spring rain are all these flowers need.
Deletethank you for enchanting poetry and soothing blooms dear Geo !
ReplyDeleteTôi cảm ơn bạn đã đọc bài thơ của tôi, nhưng muốn bạn sử dụng ngôn ngữ của riêng bạn và không sao chép bình luận của người khác.
DeleteHappy Saturday! So glad I discovered this poetry blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad too, Grace but
Deletetardy replying because of illness. Home now and happy about it.
--Geo.