Young Sunflower

Young Sunflower

A Poem by Alice Poésy
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Heart Anatomy Poetry #1 //when adulthood meets childhood

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I still remember you young,
filling tap water into your glass,
watering the orchids in the living room.

That day your gran taught you,
about over-watering your plants,
and under-watering too;

While Elvis's LP played on the record player,
his voice singing about the bellhop's tears,
and the desk clerk dressed in black.

Last night I saw you in a shop window,
looking as if you spilt too much colour
and you had over-watered your plants anew.

In the corner of lonely street,
the building stood and blinked,
down in Heartbreak Hotel we meet.

© 2016 Alice Poésy


Author's Note

Alice Poésy
I had a strange evening last night, and came home to find a sunflower on my doorstep.

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Priceless!!!

First of all your presentation was superb... This somehow reaches deep down into the core of heart... It feels like someone is pondering upon her past memories of love and the highs and lows she witnessed with it... And by saying "when adulthood meets childhood" this truly enlightened the whole concept... Such an inspiring work...

Sincerely
Dhiman

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Alice Poésy

7 Years Ago

Aah, you're figuring me out well! Sometimes you just look into a mirror and see the child you once w.. read more



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Wow! This ambivalence or should I say balance between nostalgia and romance. Wow! I never saw such a beautiful image created by words in my head! Thank you very much for writing something like this! Sorry, that I can't give you a real constructive review, I can just say that this is perfect!

Posted 7 Years Ago


What a delightful write this is, to be sure, you made me feel deeply nostalgic right down to the core... Oh' & by the way, yes, there is certainly something about sunflowers.....All Good Things, N

Posted 7 Years Ago


Alice Poésy

7 Years Ago

Glad it took you down a delightful little lane, Neville :). Indeed! Sunflowers are like the sound of.. read more
nice lines, nice pace. can't beat the image of a blinking building.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Alice Poésy

7 Years Ago

Some people think it's odd, but I see it so clearly in my mind and that's the only word I could use .. read more
The Twin Arenas

7 Years Ago

I think you'll dig it. We're working the same streets.
To remember what was, to look back and reflect. This is a very relatable piece, I liked the way you captured that very feeling in this piece. I found it romantic and sad at the same time. " Oh, what we wouldn't give for another yesterday > only if we knew what we did today "
Truly a thoughtful read, thanks for sharing. I hope to read more from you soon.

Sincerely, Rl Russ

Posted 7 Years Ago


Alice Poésy

7 Years Ago

"Romantic and sad", the feel I was going for :). Aah, yes, the things we would redo, if only we knew.. read more
Very well written.
Simply sweet sentiment with wonderful mood setting wording,
I'm sure you were smiling big and bright like that sun flower you speak of:)
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

Posted 7 Years Ago


Alice Poésy

7 Years Ago

Thank YOU for reading :). I can assure you sunflowers do make me smile! Thanks for stopping by. I'll.. read more
Priceless!!!

First of all your presentation was superb... This somehow reaches deep down into the core of heart... It feels like someone is pondering upon her past memories of love and the highs and lows she witnessed with it... And by saying "when adulthood meets childhood" this truly enlightened the whole concept... Such an inspiring work...

Sincerely
Dhiman

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Alice Poésy

7 Years Ago

Aah, you're figuring me out well! Sometimes you just look into a mirror and see the child you once w.. read more
having 'tis write quite one of my fav., i must consider it one of the very articulated works of today esp. when ur muse testifies: "... when adulthood meets childhood." that's quite perfect & very thoughtfully written. ah... i ain't knw that redheadeds r THAT gorgeous esp. when they swags 'pon words & whirl d CD of their thoughts so well. quite impressive.

guess, i mma smoke d weed of work now!

Posted 7 Years Ago


Rahul

7 Years Ago

for now, d elixir of ur reddish persona (existence) is seemed 2 b perfectly enough 2 beget d port of.. read more
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A very melancholy mood you set. So few find "simple" wishes on their doorsteps anymore ...and yet so many hold them dearly inside.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Alice Poésy

7 Years Ago

Ah, I apologise! I do tend to set that mood. Indeed: The simplest things can be the dearest and most.. read more
this made my sunny day even brighter, i loved it

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Alice Poésy

7 Years Ago

Glad I could bring you some more sun! Thank you for stopping by :)
WoW!!!
we do appreciate a good season of rain........but......in the process.......amongst sweet smelling flowers........some wild flowers do bloom.......some weeds do grow...........
it sure is unwanted......but only natural.......

carefully crafted.....
beautiful poem.....
i loved it!!!
:)

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Alice Poésy

7 Years Ago

Thank you so much for your beautiful words! And indeed, you are perfectly right.

Hope.. read more
Pushkar Prabhat

7 Years Ago

my pleasure........hope you are having a wonderful day too!!! :) :)

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Added on August 23, 2016
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