Casualties of Cold

(Cyclamen, purple headed reduced to mush)

butterfly flowers
shielded from sharpest of winds
perish in their beds

even the hardy
succumb to the savage bite
of winter night-frosts

Reviews

[DIVYA]

When the hardy were perishing, those tender flowers didn't stand a chance. Yet, we always hope they will. This poem speaks to me of a very harsh and biting winter. One that has no place in it for fragile softness or colour. I feel the heartbreak in your words. We all wait eagerly for the winter to end.....Beautiful Haikus, dear Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you DIVYA. I lost all my cyclamen plants on my deck table which is normally fairly protected over one bitterly cold night. They froze solid and then turned to mush on thawing. I also lost a favorite azalea I’ve nurtured for years. Such is life. The garden will remember the past winter well. Many thanks fir your visit. Have a good weekend.

Chris

[DIVYA]

I know the heartbreak of a much loved plant, dear Chris. Lost three of my precious Christmas trees in a killer summer last year. The loss is conveyed deeply by your words. You're most welcome.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Even in sadness you evoke a thoughtful heart-rending piece of beautiful poetry, Chris. There is beauty even in the darker things of life. A song of melancholy. They whisper a future hope of Spring. Excellent piece from one of my fave poets. CLE

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Carlos for such a welcome and lovely comment. You are very much appreciated.

read moreThank you Carlos for such a welcome and lovely comment. You are very much appreciated.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

yes and it is a real shame
this year we have had our hummers active through some very cold weather which is a surprise.
we do what we can for the birds and beasts which have our support and sympathy

[Chris Shaw]

Yes we have to do our bit to help the birds and the beasts in this exceptionally cold spell. It is all eaten, what we put in our garden, so I guess they are grateful. Happy and healthy new year Dave.

Chris

[willweb]

Winter is definitely a foe to the gardens and their inhabitants. Mine were beautiful up until a week ago now nothing but a wasteland. Nicely done Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

I don’t often lose my winter flowering will, but this year we have had exceptionally cold weather. Sorry your garden has suffered too but happy you stopped by to share.

Chris