Sunday, February 17, 2013

language of flowers



Grace @ Everyday Amazing


a seed grows in my mind
     unlike anything i have seen
          mysterious unfolding, a gem-
i take the slender brush,  

         paint
the blooms and leaves -
            speak   
        the language of flowers -

 petals rise, one by one, army
      of pastels & verses -
            rooting, overflowing canvas,   
across barren garden  

Posted for:  Imaginary Garden for Real Toads - Form Challenge - Following the syllabic count of 8-6-8-6   1-4-1-6   8-6-8-6
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37 comments:

  1. nanFebruary 17, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Very nice movement and crescendo! Now that's a powerful muse!

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  2. rchFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Dare I say I always enjoy your flowery language and this is no exception, your talent blooms.

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    1. GraceFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:16 AM

      Thank you for the lovely words ~ Much appreciated ~

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  3. Brian MillerFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    speaking the language of flowers..a bit of magic in that...the birth of new life and color...an army of pastels and verses....ha...i like that...smiles...really nicely done grace...

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    1. GraceFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:16 AM

      Thank you Brian ~ Flowers were a gift to me ~ Smiles ~

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  4. Optimistic ExistentialistFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    I like the structure of this one. Also, it seems to speak of the mind blooming in the way a flower does...beautiful.

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    1. GraceFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:47 AM

      I like this, mind blooming like a flower ~ Thanks Keith ~

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  5. Maude LynnFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Very pretty!

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  6. Magical Mystical TeacherFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Your word paintings are exquisite!

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  7. anthonynorthFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Language of flowers - lovely.

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  8. Kerry O'ConnorFebruary 17, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    This is beautiful, Grace. You always bring a little magic with you to a form challenge.

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  9. Pat HattFebruary 17, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    You can sure speak to flowers, do they talk back though? Maybe they are mad at the cat for snacking on them haha

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  10. Gloria BakerFebruary 17, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    beautiful I love flowers too!!

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  11. FireblossomFebruary 17, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Thanks for taking a crack at my challenge, Grace. This is pretty.

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  12. Amrit SinhaFebruary 17, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    You speak the language of flowers beautifully !!!

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  13. ElleceeFebruary 17, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    From that seed growing in your mind,,,such a lovely poem emerges for all of us to enjoy. A challenging form too I would think. So well done,,,

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  14. Sherry Blue SkyFebruary 17, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    Love the idea of "the language of flowers", and then the blooms overflowing the painting, spreading across the garden. Lovely.

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  15. ScottlBFebruary 17, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Very nice write Grace

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  16. KarenFebruary 17, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    The use and mixing of art and nature is lovely. I immediately thought this should be called "Mixed Media"--all painted with words.

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  17. MaryFebruary 17, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Beautifuul thoughts. A seed growing in one's mind can be a most productive seed!

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  18. UnknownFebruary 17, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Grace~
    This gentle, sonorous poem delights the ear and soothes, in a way. Lovely.

    http://www.kimnelsonwrites.com/2013/02/17/runners/

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  19. HelenFebruary 17, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    The language of flowers ... you translate it well.

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  20. The UnknowngnomeFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Lovely is the language of flowers you paint!

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  21. Abin ChakrabortyFebruary 18, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    beautiful vivid images.lovely.

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    I loved the final verse. Including the word "army" was unexpected but paid off excellently.

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  23. Dave KingFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    Magical. Love this. The fact that it also conforms to the preset format is amazing.

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  24. Laurie KolpFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Lovely, Grace!

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  25. kelvin s.m.February 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    ...army of pastels & verses ---- i like that a lot Grace... and loved the way you formatted it... i think it suits well to the given syllabic count... beautiful... smiles...

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  26. SaravFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Grace, I love how this poem bloomed! That beginning stanza pulled me right in and you set the tone with the slender brush, for some reason that made everything afterwards seem so elegant--a beautiful poem :-)

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  27. ND MitchellFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Lovely metaphor Grace. Blooming great!!

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    I love this language. :-)

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  29. aka_andreaFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    I love the way it comes to life from just a seed.

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  30. A Cuban In LondonFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    "army
    of pastels & verses"

    I'm still savouring that line. :-) Many thanks.

    Greetings from London.

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  31. Ben DittyFebruary 19, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    I needed this beauty today :-) thank you.

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