Flowers for Khalisee

Kai sows seeds
from a paper packet
a promise of new beginnings
little fingers delve in
warm compost

plastic pots in the greenhouse
soil watered and ready
sunflowers for his sister
special seeds
not the usual splash of
sunny yellow skirts
these will bloom in pretty pink
for his precious sibling

necks will stretch
to reach powder blue sky
heads will turn in the direction
of sun’s glory as it travels
through the days of summer


small boy of five
plants wishes for the new
arrival in his family
three weeks old she
ignites his liquid brown eyes
with love

dirt covered hands
wet socks and shoes
a heart brimful of sunshine

flowers for his Khalisee

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

This is lovely...I reach for the blue sky as well, but like a short flower...it's only a dream for as long as I can bloom.
Great imagery and conciseness of lines.

j.

[Lorry]

Please letKaiknow that helps just melted my brain. Pink sunflowers? And me as close to a growed up as I'm ever gonna get too!
I had to google it toprove I hadn't misread! 😃
Whata lovely gesture from big brother to little sis. She'll be able to watch them grow as she grows and think "my brother made them for me!" 😃

[Chris Shaw]

Yes pink sunflowers:) Whatever next, and they are growing beautifully. We have about twenty, ready to be put in bigger pots. Kai is so happy. Of course we can collect the seeds at the end of summer, and get more for next year too. A never ending supply until he loses interest! It’s lovely though how thrilled he is at the moment with his gardening. Thanks Lorry. Hope you are enjoying this lovely May weather.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Ah, how the innocence of childhood greets new life with no negative preconceptions. May he maintain this attitude for as long as possible.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks John. Oh yes please, let that innocence last as long as possible. It is such a delight to experience it. All the best.

Chris

[Relic]

I like the comparison of young children growing as the flowers also grow. Their beautiful and have hearts full of love and sunshine. Great poem, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks my friend. Pleased you enjoyed this poem about two of my grandchildren. Lovely to have a new arrival in the family.

Chris

[red93]

Hi Chris - I enjoyed this very much. I believe there is a character in 'Game of Thrones' named 'Khalisee'. Is that yr reference ? I hear 'Game of Thrones' is an Excellent Show, altho' I have never watched it personally. JRR Tolkien has a lot to answer for ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Hi Tony. I have a new granddaughter. Her mum named her after a character in The Game of Thrones. Never seen it, though I understand Khalisee was a woman to be admired. Many thanks my friend for stopping by.

Chris

[red93]

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[Buddhistboy73]

A deeply emotional and heartfelt poem here my WC friend..:)

The concept of nature and seeds growing ...and the young boy waiting to see the fruits of his work....

My favourite stanza:

small boy of five
plants wishes for the new
arrival in his family
three weeks old she
ignites his liquid brown eyes
with love

Packed full of images and feelings..

BB73

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for stopping by BB73 and leaving me such encouraging words. Truly appreciated. Big thank you.

Chris

[hiren]

Hi Chris,
I am left alone same like you, don't know what is going on but I wish you are not supposed to worry anymore as your son is not worried because he is keeping you and dad proud.
I am left with nothing did everything I can. I am here wishing to see you soon. I struggled without what the struggle is for but your son never let me down, never made me to fall. Through this matrix I was just missing him and did whatever he wants me to do and people assumed I was not doing anything but just needed him. I hope my love for him didn't hurt you or dad, as I never let him fall too.

My life is for him right from when I saw him in my ecstacy at iskon temple in 2000. The beginning of my love life didn't drift that much since then to till, still I am waiting and struggling to see him. My parents are much worried how my life going to be ... But I assured them I am doing good and God is with me and I had your precious petals of love and blessings though we are apart.


Usha/Jessy Jacob
With love 💖 that never hurts anyone but little bit harsh.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for the love.

Chris