Thoughts Toward Spring

We are in the final thralls of winter in my region. Blizzards, bomb cyclones, snow squalls and general malaise from the narrow shafts of winter sun are starting to press more upon us. So, this is the time that I start ruminating on planting vegetables and longing for wonderful spring flowers. In an effort to sooth my winter soul, here are a two flower poems on my favorite indoor/outdoor bloom.

The Unplanned Snap

 

The unplanned snap

Of the geranium stem

Lets loose an acrid pinch.

And just as sharp

Does that fragrance peak

When snapped with pruned intent.

The Geranium's Hairy Arm

 

The geranium’s hairy arm

Stands out, reaching for the sun

And spreads its hand to gather all

The fractious colors in.

Then it translates to the stem 

One color for its flowers

Bursting forth on later days

In buoyant blossom bowers.

M.R. Hyde

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