Erigeron

Erigeron

 

Here in these old

Stone walls

And garden paths

 

Between the cracks

In cobbled walks and

Long forgotten hearths

 

I watch you

Smile and dance

And waving

 

From the borders

And seamless cracks

Of my crazy paving

 

A beguiling triumph

In sun and partial shade

It matters not

 

Why or when or even

Where they lay

While here and there

 

Silver cuckoo spit and

Silk cobwebs each

Are laid strategically

 

In order to compete

For natures

Number one spot

 

Against a back drop

Of wild perfection

You dear Erigeron

 

Yes you my sweet

Fleabane shall

Make me smile again

 

 

 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

This is quite exquisite Neville. I like it almost as much as Bride of the Hedgerows. You do nature very well. Erigeron is part of the daisy family and does well in mountainous areas. You mention stone walls, cracks in cobble walks, garden paths. Maybe you are thinking of Bulgaria here although this tiny flower grows elsewhere. Nature certainly has healing powers and such a beautiful sight is enough to put a smile on a sad face. I can imagine those tiny flowers dancing and waving at you with their smiley faces. Fabulous imagery here.

Chris

[Neville]

How very kind, thank you Chris... also known as the Mexican Daisy, or so I'm told.. They grow wild in abundance down here in the West Country & in Bulgaria too.. Indeed, my world is filled with them.

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

I am giving this poem an airing because it deserves to be read again and because it is one of my favourites. Everything I said about it before still applies but reading it again reminds me just how lovely that little flower is.

Chris

[Neville]

if I told you your words brought a tear to my good eye, I would not be lying .. thank you Chris...

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

I am more than delighted to find you have read these words. Even more delighted to know how pleased you were. Have a lovely day dear Neville.

Chris

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

When a daisy pops up between cracks in the pavement, it is proof to me there is beauty everywhere and beauty will persevere. So beautifully written. Erigeron could have been a lover you were so emotional about her! LydI**

[Neville]

thank you dear Lydi** a much appreciated visit and true....

[Edie Blue Starfish]

this has an enchanting fairy-esque feel to it.
I adore it. I have no idea what it's about so my mind is creating it's own vision.
must google this erigeron.

[Neville]

I am truly honoured.. thank you.

Neville

[Edie Blue Starfish]

oh, so dainty. dainty daisies. :)

[Neville]

Sssh keep it to ya self... everyone here thinks I'm a hard man....

[Edie Blue Starfish]

LOL! :) lips are sealed

[Neville]

Better be.. or else

[Edie Blue Starfish]

promise :)

[Neville]

fairy nuff :)