Flowers for Khalisee

Kai sows seeds
from a paper packet
a promise of new beginnings
little fingers delve in
warm compost

plastic pots in the greenhouse
soil watered and ready
sunflowers for his sister
special seeds
not the usual splash of
sunny yellow skirts
these will bloom in pretty pink
for his precious sibling

necks will stretch
to reach powder blue sky
heads will turn in the direction
of sun’s glory as it travels
through the days of summer


small boy of five
plants wishes for the new
arrival in his family
three weeks old she
ignites his liquid brown eyes
with love

dirt covered hands
wet socks and shoes
a heart brimful of sunshine

flowers for his Khalisee

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Such a sweet slice of life served in touching lines of poetry; simply beautiful. F.

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you enjoyed this poem Fabian. Many thanks for stopping by. All good wishes.

read moreSo pleased you enjoyed this poem Fabian. Many thanks for stopping by. All good wishes.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Such a happy scene you paint dear Chris.. I love the little fingers dabbling in the dirt, something he is proud of and joyous about the arrival of his little sister... such love and emotion...you express in this lovely piece...the new beginning of a flower and the new beginning of his sibling all tied in a pretty knot...
Bravo!
Warmly, B
PS hope you are well

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks dear Betty for your warm review. All good here. Hope you are keeping well.

read moreMany thanks dear Betty for your warm review. All good here. Hope you are keeping well.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

My pleasure dear Chris … a bit out of sorts as my grandson is stuck in Israel with his group and the airport is closed.. in a hotel in Jerusalem and goes in a bunker at sundown when the missiles from Iran strike .. a bit worried 🥲
Warmly B

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Chris. I loved the story inside the words.
(dirt covered hands
wet socks and shoes
a heart brimful of sunshine)
I liked the description above. I have five grandchildren. They can always entertain me. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Coyote. Hope you and your grandchildren are all keeping well. All the best to you. read moreThank you dear Coyote. Hope you and your grandchildren are all keeping well. All the best to you.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

A lovely poem; congratulations on the new arrival.
An apt teaching moment for the child to plant and watch grow plus a good metaphor how children grow eventually.
Awesome!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Sami. Hope all is good in your world. All the best.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

All is well. Thank you kindly. You are welcome.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

This is lovely...I reach for the blue sky as well, but like a short flower...it's only a dream for as long as I can bloom.
Great imagery and conciseness of lines.

j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear j for your thoughts. May your blooming days and dreams last a long time and be happy. Pleased you enjoyed this poem.

Chris

[Lorry]

Please letKaiknow that helps just melted my brain. Pink sunflowers? And me as close to a growed up as I'm ever gonna get too!
I had to google it toprove I hadn't misread! 😃
Whata lovely gesture from big brother to little sis. She'll be able to watch them grow as she grows and think "my brother made them for me!" 😃

[Chris Shaw]

Yes pink sunflowers:) Whatever next, and they are growing beautifully. We have about twenty, ready to be put in bigger pots. Kai is so happy. Of course we can collect the seeds at the end of summer, and get more for next year too. A never ending supply until he loses interest! It’s lovely though how thrilled he is at the moment with his gardening. Thanks Lorry. Hope you are enjoying this lovely May weather.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Ah, how the innocence of childhood greets new life with no negative preconceptions. May he maintain this attitude for as long as possible.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks John. Oh yes please, let that innocence last as long as possible. It is such a delight to experience it. All the best.

Chris

[Relic]

I like the comparison of young children growing as the flowers also grow. Their beautiful and have hearts full of love and sunshine. Great poem, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks my friend. Pleased you enjoyed this poem about two of my grandchildren. Lovely to have a new arrival in the family.

Chris

[red93]

Hi Chris - I enjoyed this very much. I believe there is a character in 'Game of Thrones' named 'Khalisee'. Is that yr reference ? I hear 'Game of Thrones' is an Excellent Show, altho' I have never watched it personally. JRR Tolkien has a lot to answer for ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Hi Tony. I have a new granddaughter. Her mum named her after a character in The Game of Thrones. Never seen it, though I understand Khalisee was a woman to be admired. Many thanks my friend for stopping by.

Chris

[red93]

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[Buddhistboy73]

A deeply emotional and heartfelt poem here my WC friend..:)

The concept of nature and seeds growing ...and the young boy waiting to see the fruits of his work....

My favourite stanza:

small boy of five
plants wishes for the new
arrival in his family
three weeks old she
ignites his liquid brown eyes
with love

Packed full of images and feelings..

BB73

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for stopping by BB73 and leaving me such encouraging words. Truly appreciated. Big thank you.

Chris