daring and bold, far from pennyroyal's glade
height of spring through autumn's shade.
dazzling stars, from cottony felt tips
sprung from between limestone cliffs.
clustered cupolas, bunched testament gives
the trials of body, mind and spirit lives.
rewarding the brave with bits of hope-
you've come this far, life's no gentle slope.
a lioness shorn, defrocked of looks vain
hollowed clean, licking wounds from pain.
see me now, as I'm gradually revived-
disease, loss, death, heartbreak-I survived!
Author notes
Edelweiss is the flower. "Lion's Paw" is its folk name.
It symbolizes daring and noble courage.
I feel that I have undergone many challenges and dared myself to take on some very calculated and self-imposed risks over the course of my lifetime. I feel that I have become more enriched and blessed, and a better person for it. Most recently, I have survived cervical cancer. I may not be quite as inaccessible as this lovely flower, but I have been told that I am "rare and hard to find," as far as my personality.
*I dedicate this piece also to Janice M Pickett- who in my humble opinion, also personifies this rare and lovely flower.*
Edelweiss IPA: /ˈeɪdlˌvaɪs/ (Leontopodium alpinum), one of the best-known European mountain flowers, belongs to the sunflower family (Asteraceae). The name comes from German edel (meaning noble) and weiß (meaning white). The scientific name, Leontopodium means "lion's paw", being derived from Greek words leon (lion) and podion (diminutive of pous, foot). It is also the unofficial national flower of Switzerland.
In a list
A contest entry
- Give me a flower which resembles your personality. by Titus.
550 points, ended January 28, 17 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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licking wounds from pain ... I love that line. I love wild flowers and plan to have my very own meadow this spring/summer. I'm wondering now which flower is me ... this contest was wonderful as was this poem. Well deserving of the gold
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Congratulations on this most deserving poem. Truly worthy of Gold! Lovely imagery to pleasure the readers mind. Take care, Sandy
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Wow, 'pennyroyal's glade', I lived in 'The Glade' as a boy, and this word 'pennyroyal', seems idyllic to use, and the trait seems like from the offset, a bane as such, which is surrounded by folklore or superstition. Here, I believe what is certainly an insight of inner strength. Nice words.
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You certainly seem to resemble this flower. Wonderful words with such meaning. Kudos to you!
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thank you
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Wonderful Aries
To read this terrific poem & your 'notes' truly gives
meaning to the written word.Licking wounds from pain.
I have had my share of operations/pain & I so
appreciated the thought you gave to what was written
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thank you very much.
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beautiful
before i read the authors note, your poem was so well put together that i had an idea about the meaning. and i was write. what makes a great poet comes from many factors, but you possess one that i see as wonderful. you use situations from your life and turn it into a great art. no matter how bad it seems, your poem comes out great. beautiful poem. -
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aww... thank you I appreciate your words of encouragement.
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Nice way with this poem here Denise. I thought it was a pleasure to read. My best to you in the contest. Great to know your personality!
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Very well written.I liked wha you had to say.Many can relate the way that you worded this.Good luck in the contest.
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Good Effort
I would just work on the rhythm a bit to tighten it.
Well done.
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Thank you
I appreciate your honest and constructive feedback.
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Awwwwwwww You made me cry. What a beautiful and lovely gift. I so seldom receive anything so touching. But then someone as wonderful as yourself would think of others in this unselfish way.
I am so honored to share this with you. THANK YOU. Yes we are survivors. Cancer is simply an awakening of the power we DO have inside each and everyone of us. In fact I could go as far as to say. In my case it was a blessing in disquise. It woke me up to what I was truly capable of.
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(Passing the tissue). You are most welcome, sweetie.
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aw wow a wonderful poem I love your imagery good luck in the contestmaralisa
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