Too Soon ?
Brave little unfurling faces.
Too early I fear their dancing will change
when coastal gales ravage new year.
Yellowing budburst anchors Spring.
Yet rooting shift to temperature's crazy
conditions may wring petal tears.
Daffodil courage ranks famous.
But as winds blast hills and make daily
havoc flower-heads pay dearly.
Sudden cold finds flora ashiver.
Open too soon blossom mocks danger
as nature's boon aids Spring cheer.
May poets praise plant defiance.
Heart-lifting the sight of hues waking
to colour drab winter's dying drear.
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Author:
Fay Slimm. (
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it was an absolute pleasure to stumble upon these very fine words this frosty mane my friend.... Neville
A fine write Fay.
Great observation Fay - this morning I noted a couple f the most beautiful hellebores are now in bloom - will have a floating flower as a centre piece tomorrow when friends will be coming round for a buffet lunch and nibbles and wine and wine and wine and wine...
Ha ha - -- didn't rate you as a day-time wine bibber my talented friend - - thanks for the visit and comment dear Michael - enjoy your afternoon after those nibbles - - bestest of wishes for a happy and healthy New Year.
Very good write once more Fay.
Some years ago we used to have a daffodil that was in flower on Christmas Day year after year.
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