Held ~by Linda Willows
Dropped like the petals of yesterdays bloom
this, as the leaves of my heart peeled too soon.
When is the bud, a promise, a hope,
how can time furrow all into cocoon.
Dare I open and shine in the sun,
brine the leaves as they warm in dew’s run.
This I would languish and freely desire
yet clipped in the winds would be fate’s conspire.
Dripping instead, are these petals so fair
almost naked to touch, soft, not dare,
core of a Heart that wanted to live.
Breathe in the air that God’s nature could give.
Blossom these petals and find their fair time.
Lift from the fragrance its’ sweetness sublime.
Open and tender the Heart deep to wide,
Let soft leaves caress and Hold Dear beside.
©2012 Linda Willows
Photography by Enzo Perrazziello
such a lovely poem Linda! thanks for sharing!
November 26, 2012 at 3:24 am
Thank you Caroline, it is way of sharing that gives peace to my heart. Love to you, Linda
November 26, 2012 at 11:44 am
As he flower grows and meets with all of natures gifts, so the heart unfolds in the tides of emotion that was through its harbors …
November 26, 2012 at 3:27 am
that is beautiful GFS, I love the way you have written of the tides passage through harbors…the heart does unfold, so delicately written, Love to you, Linda
November 26, 2012 at 11:48 am
Absolutely beautiful
November 26, 2012 at 3:32 am
oh thank you, dear Stephan, love, Linda!
November 26, 2012 at 11:49 am
Wonderful Linda, my lovely angel.
November 26, 2012 at 4:23 am
Dearest Yaz, so glad you liked it, I thought of you, of course…sending my love, Linda
November 26, 2012 at 11:50 am
wonderful image and poem.
and life smiles.
November 26, 2012 at 4:34 am
All the life smiles to you and follow your beautiful way, thank you, love, Linda!
November 26, 2012 at 11:52 am
Your words are always motivating.
Thanks.
November 26, 2012 at 10:43 pm
Always such lovely words, they are so silken in texture. Beautiful.
November 26, 2012 at 5:13 am
I love your exquisite comment, Lady Day, your own words are so inviting. Thank you!
November 26, 2012 at 11:56 am
Beautiful heart… wrote beautiful words… into a very beautiful poetry.
Thank you Linda.
Love,
mei
November 26, 2012 at 6:10 am
Deep Thanks, Dear Mei, I do love your Beautiful Heart as well! Linda
November 26, 2012 at 11:57 am
LOVE YOU BEAUTY XX
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING THIS YEAR XO
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November 26, 2012 at 6:20 am
Sweet Cat, Thank you! Love, Linda
November 26, 2012 at 11:58 am
Thank You xxxx
Thank You for the lessons ……….You so shine forth xx
November 26, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Linda, your words are sheer poetry. There is not another definition around that suits you more. xox
November 26, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Thank you Lesley, I have always loved you, but so deeply respect your literary opinion…thank you so much! love, Linda
November 27, 2012 at 2:36 am
The bud as a “promise of hope” ~ such a comforting and inspiring vision. It is that way… every flower holds this promise it seems… the blossom that will be Grace ~ and Love.
Thank you always dear Linda ~ Much Love to you, R
November 26, 2012 at 5:09 pm
So beautifully put, Robyn, and yes…the blossom holds the promise of Grace perhaps known as the true Presence of an Eternal Love, held in promise from the very beginnings as a spark of hope at the core of the bud….one which cannot be dimmed, regardless, it rises throughout, perhaps through many seasons, yet to ultimate birth….There is no other fate possible, the core must reveal Itself…Love, Linda
November 27, 2012 at 2:45 am
Beautiful photograph!
November 29, 2012 at 4:14 am
glad that you liked it!
November 29, 2012 at 4:27 am
Oh, this poem took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes with its sheer beauty, dear Linda; your words knocked gently at the door of my soul and let themselves in to wash over me … this is exquisite. I love it, and you, dear friend. Much love and gentle hugs, Julie xoxox
November 30, 2012 at 11:53 am
What a caressingly beautiful poem, Linda!
December 7, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Awe-inspiring, my spirit always smiles radiantly as it sups on your words each day! Thank you Linda for always being you!
December 17, 2012 at 4:57 am
Every word is dripping with the sensitivity and warmth of a kind soul.
Inspiring !!
Regards,
February 6, 2013 at 5:23 am