Tender is an Orchid
A Poem
He stands before the window,
His back to me.
"The orchid needs repotting,
I think.
Then, perhaps, it will bloom again."
His back to me.
"The orchid needs repotting,
I think.
Then, perhaps, it will bloom again."
Perhaps? New soil, more room,
Gentle rain on hungry earth
Is that enough for growth?
For a blossoming?
Perhaps.
But the shock of change
Can lead to a withering,
To a final solitary yellow leaf
That marks the end.
Published by L. Lee Scott
Studied archaeology, linguistics, classical music,psychology, and beauty; worked in environmental monitoring & compliance. Love dogs and always have at least one! I'm a member of the largest national dog bre... View profile
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9 Comments
Post a CommentVery soulfull poem. I thought it was excellent.
Laurel I loved this. It sounds rather symbolic, how fragile we as humans can be, transplanted too.
Great point, Smorg. I'm not sure I even recognized that as I wrote!
But either way the orchid won't be 'the same', ay? :o) You always make me think, Laurel! Hope August is being good your way! :o)
This is excellent. I really love your poems!
I love this one. You already know I love poems that rhyme, but this one didn't have to rhyme. It says so much with no waste of words. love the picture.
I imagined, and felt, far more than two people and a single orchid. Very nicely done. Wise ending.
I truly enjoy your poems :)
This is just beautiful, Laurel.