She hides a Peony in her Heart
Photo is a peony edited a bit. Much like the person the poem was written for. Sometimes the outward form conceals and masks the true essence hidden and protected deep within. The link is to an audio of its reading.
http://www.platosgroove.com/2018/02/peony-hidden-in-her-heart/
She hides a Peony in her heart
Among the folds of its pretty pink petals
Lie her treasures, her secrets, her pain
A fragrant bitter-sweet space few have known
Born in the time of blooming
Where the delicate bright light of summer danced off golden locks
Fine, nimble lines formed Her flesh
Curious, playful, alive like the season was Her soul
Then Summer supplanted by Winter's cold sleep
Innocence salvaged, secreted, saved
Secured beyond the reach of Man or Mother
She hid a peony in her heart
Competent. clever, accomplished
Stoking the fires of others, mending their broken seams
Someone always needing Her to help, to fix, to figure out
Their assuming and her doing protects the flower of Her heart
Most days frantic functioning under calm sweet smile
But on occasion energy dissipates, walls weaken
A petal will drop from time to time leaving traces
If you would know Her follow the petals to Her heart
For She hides a peony there
And She longs to let it grow
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Thank you darlin'. I am glad you were here. I am happy you felt the poem. Peace my friend.
Lovely piece @platosgroove. you write well. looking forward for more piece from you. Thanks for sharing.
Then Summer supplanted by Winter's cold sleep
Innocence salvaged, secreted, saved
Secured beyond the reach of Man or Mother
She hid a peony in her heart
These were my favorite lines. So beautiful that no matter what, her flower still bloomed. Excellent poetry!!
Yes it bloomed most beautifully. What happened did not touch her real self. It was just hidden until the fulness of time. :) Thank you for spending some time here. Peace friend.
You've got a way with words, pal. Looking forward to making some weird art with you on Tuesday. Resteem!
Welcome home brother. You got a theme in mind?
What a lovely metaphor, and delightfully described!
Thank you so much for spending some time here. Peace.
What is peony :)
a type of flower!
Thanks ;)
A beautiful poetry and a shame so many have to live their lives bed hiding between a mask there true feelings not being released
So many brother. Thank you for spending some time hear
Always a pleasure 😎👍😎
A shame that we have to hide so much of who we are in order to protect ourselves from a world that has become to harsh.
Beautifully written. Searching for some petals myself, hehe. Thanks for sharing :)
Well I'm thinking you will find all you want brother. :)
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I am glad you stopped by here. Peace friend.
This was a great piece, @platosgroove. I loved the imagery and the alliteration you put into it. Great work.
Thank you for spending some time with me. Peace friend.