Helleborus Orientalis (Pretty Ellen)

Helleborus Orientalis (Pretty Ellen)

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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(a garden reprieve)

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sub zero temperatures at night
exposed your fragile heart

left you coated in ice crystals
dying in daylight's dreary cold

that moment was mourned
a reminder that all things pass

that living things don't last forever
that pleasure has no permanency

your fate attracted my sadness
until warmer days prevailed

life sailed back into limp leaves
the stem of you stood proud

your flowers resembled those
of a wild rose with a new lease

and for a while earlier shadow
was eclipsed by your blooming

© 2021 Chris Shaw


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"sub zero temperatures at night
exposed your fragile heart" love these tenderly gorgeous lines, they darw us into your feelings and moments, that's the cycle of life, birth, death and rebirth, even the smallest creatures have this. Like always, wonderful used of words, amazing flow and rhythm.



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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

So encouraging are your kind words lightsong. Thanking you for your continued support.

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lightsong

3 Years Ago

You are warmly welcome my dear Chris 💖 Happy Wednesday 🌸🌼🌸



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'That living thing... Pleasure has no permanence... What an incredible line.. You paint another sublime picture of life through nature.... Beautiful

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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you Sima. Your visits always appreciated.

Chris
A well prnned poed about one of the lessons mother nature teaches s.

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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Mother nature teaches us many lessons and I know that doesn't come as a surprise to you Dale. All go.. read more
this is such a beautifully haunting piece, Chris.
We all bloom for a time...how many notice?
The poet does and comments on the opening and the closing of the bud....
j.

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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you Jacob. The poet always notices the detail. Akways sees the subject matter in a different l.. read more

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Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw

Berkshire, United Kingdom



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