I’m a little flower though some call me a weed
You would not think to look at me that I came from a seed
My petals close at night and open with the sun
I’m really quite a pretty sight when seen by anyone
In winter I disappear and come back in the spring
Compared to all the other flowers I really am the king
The bees come round to visit us and try not to disturb
But I’ve a more important use you see I am a herb
Folks use us as medicine for remedy and cure
it's nice to know you're useful and be part of our folklore.
A contest entry
- Nature Heals Contest by kareneisenlord.
1200 points, ended April 27, 2008, 42 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - A contest about wildflowers for The Rose Garden, Winklings and Allpoetry Friends. #82. by Lyndon.
2300 points, ended May 15, 2008, 9 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - #158 Help Set My Holiday Mood by daviscth.
875 points, ended November 10, 2008, 18 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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I enjoyed reading this delight poem. Thanks so much for taking time to post in my contest.
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daviscth
Many thanks on your kind comments on "Summerland"etc.glad you liked
them all. Best Wishes and Kindest Regards George ++++
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I enjoyed the fact you presented wildflowers as more than just a pretty sight. You have aptly pointed out that many varieties are used in homeopathic remedies. A nicely written verse. Thank you for your entry. Peace, Liz
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chino333
Many thanks for your kind comments on "Evolutionary Friends
Best Wishes, and Kind Regards, George ++++ -
i-love-my-bra
Many thanks for your kind comments on "A Friend"
Best Wishes and Kind Regards George ++++ -
CitrineSunrise
Many Thanks for your kind comments on "The Little Flower"
Best Wishes, Kind Regards, and Peace, Liz. George ++++
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Judging of the Contest, Nature Heals. The entries were all so beautiful. The gold trophy was easy to judge. “Tree of Love” for option number 2. The rest weren’t quite so clear cut. I awarded a trophy for each best entry per option, and then honorable mentions for the other two. I must admit, I have a real soft spot for mothers and grandmothers. And these were the two that won the silver and the bronze. “Precious Radiant Gem” won the silver for option number 3. After reading this poem, it was one that stayed with me to the end; the endearing love of a mother represented by a gem always worn about the poet’s neck. “Beautiful Ray of Perfection” won the bronze for option number 1. I was extremely moved by this eloquent and loving tribute to the poet’s grandmother. These were both new poems that were written specifically for this contest. If there were more trophies to give out, many more would have won. I gave “The Laughing Brook” an honorable mention for option #4. “The Touch of a Friend” won an honorable mention for option #5. There were 22 more honorable mentions; and here is the list. All lovely and worthy of this and more. I cannot tell you how grateful I am for all of your entries, especially the ones that wrote especially for this contest. A special thanks goes To the other judges, Theresa and Nikki, whose help was invaluable. We were unanimous about the gold trophy. If you have time, I highly recommend that You read “Tree of Love” . It is one of the most beauteous poems that I have read in a long time. All of the contest entries were commented on at least once by me and the other judges. I enjoyed reading them all and felt extremely enriched by it. The Tree of Love new gold for tree # 2 option Precious Radiant Gem. new #3 gems silver beautiful ray of perfection new #1 bronze The Laughing Brook pre h.m. for # 4 The Touch of a Friend Pre h.m for sidewalk café #5 My Strength Around my Neck new h.m. #3 Broken, Half, Unfinished new h.m. Healing Nation h.m. [ Looking through the trees, ] new h.m. Feel better than ever a bloom amidst the gardens. new h.m. No Matter What, Hold Onto Your Dream new h.m. The Quintessence of a Tree pre h.m. LOTUS (oriku) pre h.m. Skeletal Quartz new stones h.m. [ As the water cascades down, ] new h.m. Chocolate Daisies pre h.m. Purpose new h.m The Ash Tree new h.m. Nature’s Mirror pre h.m Nature is a Babysitter pre h.m. Water Falls pre h.m. Magnificent Water new h.m. A Hidden Beauty- h.m. The Little Flower new h.m. "Today, I thought about the woods again..." (Translation) h.m. Nature’s cure - pre h.m. Reflection II - pre h.m. 24 h.m.’s all together
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A lovely poem; with such a graceful flow and rhythm. The rhyme was good as well. The very last line was just a little itsy bit awkward. The rhythm and flow was lost a little, but I think it can be easily fixed.
To me anyway. Reading it outloud, it was stunning nevertheless. I really liked how you pointed out that flowers that are considered "weeds" can be just as lovely, and have other things to offer as well, such as healing ability. Thank you for your entry! -
Wow I love wildflowers that some people think are weeds isn't it funny how we all like different things I guess that is what makes us all different and unique. Wonderful metaphors within, I so enjoyed reading this morning thanks for entering and good luck in the contest
Theresa
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Lovely write.
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