Braveheart

today i saw a daffodil
shivering in the winter chill
and though the sky was summer blue
the whistle of the wind blew cold
this golden flower stood its ground
refused to bend refused to bow
i swear i heard a whisper then

this will not be the end of me

i thought of you and how you fought
through days of illness troubled nights
i thought of all the love you give
and then my heart felt reassured
the clock is not about to stop
your inner strength has found my pen
determined you will fight to live

Reviews

[Amy R]

Your poem compares the resilience of a daffodil standing against winter’s chill to a person enduring illness and challenges.
Expressing of nature (the daffodil) and personal struggle (illness), showing how both can symbolize hope, strength, and perseverance.
VERY WELL WRITTEN.
~Amy

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Amy for your understanding and thoughtful review. Apologies for my late response. Hope you are keeping well.

Chris

[Amy R]

You're welcome, and it's okay.

[Chris Shaw]

…🌹thank you.

[Pete]

my favorite movie. your delicate, determined words do it justice and then some. this truly is beautiful poetry at its finest. touching to say the least. my mouth hung open as i read with a resounding, "wow". ou have a special way with words.

[Chris Shaw]

Forgive my late response Pete. Your review is so generous and I thank you for your kind words. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Thomas W Case]

This is gentle but strong. The daffodil isn’t decoration here—it’s backbone. I like how you let resilience speak without shouting. Quiet hope, honestly earned.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Thomas. I love that you see the daffodil as backbone. Your thoughts much appreciated.
read moreThank you Thomas. I love that you see the daffodil as backbone. Your thoughts much appreciated.

Chris

[MrBlack202]

Great poem and it's really uplifting. It shows the determination and will power to endure. Nicely written poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mr Black for your encouraging review. Pleased you stopped by. All the best.

Chris

[Buddhistboy73]

Braveheart indeed...thanks for sharing this uplifting poem about nature and the ability to endure...

Nicely penned words here....

this golden flower stood its ground
refused to bend refused to bow

Winter always turns to spring eh.....:)

BB73

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you BB73. Pleased you stopped by. All the best to you.

Chris

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

The imagery is powerful,so is the human will.
It’s been known to perform insurmountable tasks and survive impossible situations.
Hope births faith, and faith fuels the will to live.
Thank you for this thought provoking piece Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Titilayo for your visit and thoughts. Very much appreciated. Happy new year to you poet.

Chris

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

Thank you Chris.
A wish you a fantastic year ahead.

[Neville]

Okay, I know it's not from a single daffodil but rather something else entirely, but this is tree mendous .. and made me realise just how, given the right amount of determination & draw, how adversity can become overcome .. Great ink our Chris .. Neville 😎🌻💜👍

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville. Nature certainly teaches us lessons. Resilience when the chips are down can certainly make a difference. I liked your tree mendous 🙂, very much.

Chris 💜

[Neville]

............................🌳💜👍

[John the Baptist]

The flower is apparently a metaphor for someone dear. The determination to prevail can sometimes reverse the direst of situations. Best of luck to your personal daffodil.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John. The daffodil showed resilience and this poem is very much about a dear one who is making good progress after serious health issues. Happy new year.

Chris

[Soren]

Here is a metaphor for resilience and strength in the very face of nature and so is life in the face of inevitable death. A beautiful image you created and it evokes feelings of pride to face with resolve the certain with dignity. Very nice Cris

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, all about resilience Soren. Thanks for you so much for your lovely review.

Chris

[Soren]

You are most welcome Chris

[red93]

I love this Chris. My Sainted and now departed Mother adored daffodils, and her garden was full of them in the early months of the year. They are indeed the bravest flower of all, and true prophets of Spring. Exceptional Plus ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Tony. Thanks especially for the memory of your mum and her love of daffodils. There aren’t many around at the moment, but this one I saw was surrounded by frost. Showed such resilience. Pleased you enjoyed my words. All the best.

Chris

[red93]

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