Magnolias by Meri Arnett Kremian
the petals wait for a brief breath
to lead them into a graceful dance
the rain has gathered in the clouds
hanging heavy in the pewter sky
a drop falls into the pond
another onto the white petal
here is the intersection
of breath, rain, and petal
here within this simple frame
lies the sureness of life
Pamela Olson, 6/6/09
For Poefusion’s prompt, Monday Mural:
Magnolias by Meri Arnett Kremian
For One Single Impression’s prompt:
“Intersections”
It is amazing that drop by drop of rain can give life to a flower and also build an ocean…it is necessary for the life of all that survive on this planet earth.
A beautiful determination in those words.
sweet, like a childhood memory
Lovely and fragrant.
This is quite lovely
I slowed to take it in
and now have mingled with the petal, rain and breath…
Thank you
Loved it — and so different from the haiku I wrote to accompany the photo.
Breath and rain- strong images to carry on life. The simplicity of this poem makes one take notice to the smallest of particles and how they sustain us. Well done. Have a nice night.
Such strength and tenderness intersect here.
i like the intersection of breath, rain and petal.. and the sureness of life.
Our magnolias fare pretty well here. They receive water every day from the sprinklers and breeze from the lake in the evenings.
Every now and them Mrs. Jim ‘terminates’ a blossum by brining it inside for a bowl of water for table decorations. I believe doing that is ‘sureness’ of a short lived life.
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Loved the last line!
Your poem has HOPE..
OSI: strings cross with wires
Nice. They remind me of magnolias here and about … the trees are such messy beasts, yet the flowers so fragile.
lovely and simple. sometimes these moments are the most fragrant.
sarah
Life in a raindrop – beautifully well portrayed.
“breath, rain and petal” — what a lovely intersection.
beautiful poem!
i find it romantic
intersection of perfection . . .
So very lovely. Your images fit each word. Wonderful read.
love, Melanie-bd
AKA Beloved Haiku Dreams
Perfect description of one of those breath-holding moments in time and place!
a beautiful poem
Magnolias extend their necks in invitation. Rain, breath, petal embrace. Fragrance released in the dip and the rise.
certainty in fragility, joy in surrender, infinity in a waltz.
Lovely!
Love your interpretation!
I really enjoyed this one as well. Very talented wordsmith.