I love it all! The poem is, of course, moving and the memory naturally draws me back to that time as well. (Seven-year old Aberdeen ❤️💜) We certainly had lots of dragon faces in and around our yard. 😁 You know how much I love yard work! And, I can’t wait for the book. We certainly need to stop and smell the roses (or look at the deadnettle) and appreciate beauty and let our imaginations run wild - even as adults.
This poem packs a punch, Aberdeen. Beautiful. And I have many memories like that as a child. I remember distinctly thinking I had seen a fairy trapped in a spider’s web. I refused to reach out to touch it because it would shatter the illusion. It’s that hope in beautiful things that keeps us going.
Oh Rosa thank you for sharing that memory. It's so lovely! I love moments like those and I love the way you put it: "It’s that hope in beautiful things that keeps us going."
And thank you so much! So excited to share it soon!
The moment I read "a purple weed," I knew exactly what you were talking about. We have oodles and oodles of deadnettle's sister, henbit, all over our yard and the fields nearby. Unfortunately, my child mind wasn't as poetic as yours, and I always likened the flowers to toilets. 😔 But it brings me such joy to see them, potty-like or not, every year, almost year-round. They've popped up after the snowmelt this year whilst Lent's been on the brain, and the bright purple and green against the dead landscape seems all too fitting.
I am SO excited for your poetry collection!! Can't wait to read. 💕
This makes me so happy that you knew right away what I was talking about!! And the toilet comparison made me laugh out loud, haha. I love that description of how they look against the winter landscape—truly perfect for Lent.
And thank you so much! <3 Your comment back when I first posted about it has been so helpful, I'm truly grateful.
I love it all! The poem is, of course, moving and the memory naturally draws me back to that time as well. (Seven-year old Aberdeen ❤️💜) We certainly had lots of dragon faces in and around our yard. 😁 You know how much I love yard work! And, I can’t wait for the book. We certainly need to stop and smell the roses (or look at the deadnettle) and appreciate beauty and let our imaginations run wild - even as adults.
This poem packs a punch, Aberdeen. Beautiful. And I have many memories like that as a child. I remember distinctly thinking I had seen a fairy trapped in a spider’s web. I refused to reach out to touch it because it would shatter the illusion. It’s that hope in beautiful things that keeps us going.
Also!!! Super excited for your collection!!
Oh Rosa thank you for sharing that memory. It's so lovely! I love moments like those and I love the way you put it: "It’s that hope in beautiful things that keeps us going."
And thank you so much! So excited to share it soon!
Ooh I will be on the lookout for this poetry collection to come out!!
Aw that means so much Nicole, thank you!
Beautiful poem and post! Looking forward to your poetry collection!
Thank you Natalie!!
I love the title of your upcoming book!
Aw thank you Ruth! I wondered at times if it was too obscure so I'm glad to hear that.
I'm excited to read your book!
Thank you so much Anna-Kate!!
The moment I read "a purple weed," I knew exactly what you were talking about. We have oodles and oodles of deadnettle's sister, henbit, all over our yard and the fields nearby. Unfortunately, my child mind wasn't as poetic as yours, and I always likened the flowers to toilets. 😔 But it brings me such joy to see them, potty-like or not, every year, almost year-round. They've popped up after the snowmelt this year whilst Lent's been on the brain, and the bright purple and green against the dead landscape seems all too fitting.
I am SO excited for your poetry collection!! Can't wait to read. 💕
This makes me so happy that you knew right away what I was talking about!! And the toilet comparison made me laugh out loud, haha. I love that description of how they look against the winter landscape—truly perfect for Lent.
And thank you so much! <3 Your comment back when I first posted about it has been so helpful, I'm truly grateful.
You're so welcome!! I'm glad it's been helpful to you! 😊