Because peonies are of course healing, protective going all the way back to greek legend. Very clever and adds that perfect depth to so few lines. (Thanks for stopping by my blog – so glad you liked it :))
Yes, I do like this poem. Short and sweet, with a subtle power. The word peonies grabs my attention, which holds on tightly to the last two lines. And then the word “heart” gives my attention release into that “Ahhhhhh” moment. So nice. Thank you.
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potluck week 21 is on, come on in,
Happy Chinese New Year.
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thanks ji and a happy new year to you too!
one sentence poem,
powerful…
sad, but smartly said.
Happy Rally!
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thanks ji..
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heartrending sentiments written very well…this poem has so much depth Thank you for sharing.
thanks david..
wonderful….and the word “Peony” is perfect choice.
Bless!
thanks bro!
Nice and deep..
thanks tya..
Straight to the point…lovely.
thanks sam..
This is sad. Sorry about the tears, but at least, they made another form of life grow.
thanks the reason you come..
Soothing as always, your poem spoke of words that driven deep into my minds 😛 Happy Rally!
thanks rikka!
From sadness grows love…and at times it is sadness that grows from love. You are so good at saying so much with so few words. :o)
and you are so good in commenting! thanks linda..
Beautiful expression of the phoenix rising
Happy Rally
thanks marlee-I..
yes, tears are expressions of the heart… and how could we not want to express
🙂
Wow, this is very smart and touching…Written with elegance…Thanks for sharing. 🙂
you are praising me.. thanks yelena..
Beautiful! And I love peonies. :^)
thanks stephanie..
This is great – so much in a few words. Thank you.
thank you carl and welcome to my poetry blog..
From sadness comes growth. Well written poem.
thanks dan..
Rilke and WC Williams would love this. It gave me chills.
huh? really? haha ok! sorry curtis..
one…simple sentence can say so much
deep and stirring
I liked it!
thank you
thank you for your visit and comment
thanks for coming by hope and welcome!
I like this – the circle of life stated so simply, with grace.
thank you debi..
Simple, elegant, and full of pathos.
thank you lisa..
Because peonies are of course healing, protective going all the way back to greek legend. Very clever and adds that perfect depth to so few lines. (Thanks for stopping by my blog – so glad you liked it :))
thanks narnie and welcome to mine.. feel free to walk around my poetry garden..
The water that feeds the inner bud. Love it!
thanks imagination..
Isn’t this just beautiful. Lovely–makes me feel a little wistful.
haha thanks bodhi..
powerful, emotional….
….beautiful
The Lonely Recluse.
thanks lonely recluse..
Nice piece. You used the word peonies… cool. Sometimes a single word can make or break a whole poem. Great job!
thank you chris..
Good comes of tragedy, like the first flowers of Spring. Nice.
thanks az..
this is brilliant… wowwww I am amazed how powerful this piece is… speechless!!!!!
thanks raj..
Truth is so much more meaningful in a beautiful form. Good job. (and thanks for your comment on my blog.)
tq sarah..
It’s so dense, it trembles!
oopsy kolembo- really? sorry if it shook you off your chair!
Yes, I do like this poem. Short and sweet, with a subtle power. The word peonies grabs my attention, which holds on tightly to the last two lines. And then the word “heart” gives my attention release into that “Ahhhhhh” moment. So nice. Thank you.
thanks kensandin..
This is such lovely imagery for pain becoming a source of beauty. Thanks for sharing, fiveloaf!
you took it off my mouth tara.. 🙂
Tears as medicinal waters that keep passion alive and well. This is so heartfelt and lovely…. Wishing you a smile….
you are right heartspell haha..
Reads like a tribute to growth. One witnesses a metamorphosis. Transformation.
Its brilliant.
Yours sincerely,
Philharmonic poet.
Health and happiness to you and yours.
thanks chakasi aka philharmonic poet..
your words always touch my heart ..
really? wow! thanks lady..
beautiful!
thanks dani..
Great read! It’s a tribute to those little drops of emotion.
thanks nv..
So mesmerizing one!You are a great one!Keep penning down!Wish you…
Beautiful. Speaks volumes about the human condition.
thanks cloaked monk
thanks welkinsiskin
short and powerful !
tq ibeingme..
So sweet fiveloaf, so sweet.
thank you meiro..
a piece of heaven! what a poem.
thanks trish.. what a compliment!
straight from heart 🙂
enjoyed your support all the way!
wow!! i luv the poem, i luv your writing. keep up the good work.
thanks dish..
Sweet, beautiful and in ways, weepful. I was so moved.
JP
http://tasithoughts.wordpress.com/2011/01/13/pieces/
thanks tas..
The cycle of life beautifully captured.
tq raven..
Thanks for reminding me that embracing the sadness opens the door to some of the most beautiful things in life…
welcome!
Short and to the point. I’m curious, why did you choose peonies as the flower? 🙂
i am chinese?
so moving in such few words. this poem leaves me thinking. thanks for sharing and well done!
welcome tc..
Is there anything left for me to say? Everyone before me got the best words 🙂 So … keep writing I can only add , always a pleasure to come by here!
a couple of smileys will do blaga- dont worry- you are not left out haha!
Exquisite…such a simple truth beautifully expressed.
thanks liv..
All of the above 🙂 and more.
you are smarter ina- really!
I totally dig this…AWESOME 🙂
thank you. you flatter me..
Short and sweet:) Keep going!
thanks vishwas..
Perfect. Beautiful.
tq becky..
Oh wow — simply beautiful, so little conjures such a wonderful picture!
🙂 thanks!
you pen down very few words but it touches the heart as always..
Someone is Special
thank you someone..
A beautiful poem! Like a Zen secret!
tq gemma..
LOVE it.
Peonies–what an unexpected but perfect choice!
Alix
thank you alix..
touching
love it
thanks dakshi..
like it very much…especially, the imagery of the peonies…blood red, akin to tears!
tq amrita… 🙂
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You are somoene special Fiveloaf, within few words you convey so much.. Great..
Someone is Special
i never consider myself the way you consider me– thanks to you!
So powerful, so deep and full of emotion. Wonderful!
thanks my friend!