Flowers in Winter
My friend was feeling depressed and mentioned that there were flowers in spring, summer and fall, but none in winter; that she wished there were flowers in winter. So I wrote this for her:
Flowers in Winter The flocks are safe inside the barn. There is no frost on the goat’s beard or the lambs’ ears And the hens and chicks are gathered deep in the hay. Snow clings to the weeks-old wreaths and holly; Hawks and sparrows and chickadees Forage in the barren cold; But on those days He sends the sun! We remember and rejoice That He came to be balm to the weary, And healing warmth to the shivering soul. That on the third day He rose And lives again! Just in time He speaks, And gently reminds us, "Forget me not..." Remember that snow lay on the ground And the people walked in darkness, But the Light came into the world! It’s winter now, But He is the Lily of the Valley, The Bright and Morning Star, The Precious Pearl; He, everlasting, The Flower of Winter! (for extra credit: can you find the eleven flowers mentioned in the poem? :D) **Oops, there are actually 13! |
Beautiful! You're so talented, B2Y. You should put all your poems into a book and publish it. I'd buy it!
I only found these: Holly Forget Me Not Lily of The Valley Bright Morning Star Precious Pearl Flower of Winter Goat's Beard Lambs' Ears What are the other three? |
You found one I didn't list (guess there are 12) and three I never heard of!
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PM me the answers! :o I was guessing at some of them!
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How about Rose, Everlasting, and Balm?
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Beautiful poem. Truly balm for my soul which is occupying a pretty shaky vessel today.
Thank you always seems insufficient. God bless you! Pat |
I won't prolong the "suspense" any longer :D :
Phlox Goatsbeard Lamb's ear Hens & Chicks Holly Hollyhocks Daisy Bee Balm Rose Thyme Forget-Me-Not Lily of the Valley Pearly Everlasting |
Awe....this is lovely...you should have it published!:) thanks for sharing!:hug:
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