Reassurance

One of the most attractive things about the flowers is their beautiful reserve. - Thoreau

in the cushioned petals of existence

a glorious bud of faithful profusion grows

inviting me in

when a flower bursts into bloom

'tis eternity in an instant

the final evidence of exquisite innocence

the last bastion of clandestine truth

the culmination of precious grandeur

a momentary glimpse into the splendor of god

as he winks and gives me a benevolent nod

rendering me blameless

Author's Note

"I can alter my life by altering my attitude. He who would have nothing to do with thorns must never attempt to gather flowers." - Thoreau

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I am seeing the flower in your poem to signify all of nature. For me, being surrounded by uninterrupted miles of it, nature can truly transform one's entire existence, if we allow it to. Some of my neighbors who are not compelled to drive out to jobs still have a habit of driving somewhere every day. They use leaf blowers, even tho the wind comes up every afternoon to blow things to wherever they typically gather. On & on. So, surrendering to the blossom is needed (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Pete]

nature is a living, breathing miracle. i never could stand the annoying sound of leaf blowers, course my parents would say, "what do you need that thing for, just use a rake". nice share. thanks ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Splendid posted image and your words do it justice Pete. Where would we be in a world without flowers? They can brighten up the worse kind of day. Nature is uplifting and healing. My garden in summer is abundant with them. You reminded me even though we are a way off yet. Hope you are keeping well.

Chris

[Pete]

bitter cold with a biting wind today as i type this.
well god didn't create them for nothing. they sure can brighten things up and bring a smile to anyone. would love to see your garden, sounds grand. thanks for sharing chris ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

It is bitterly cold here too. I will have to post some photos. There are two already in my photos, , one of my deck in summer, overflowing with colour and one of a dahlia I liked from one of the flower beds. Feel free to take a look. Have a good weekend.

[John the Baptist]

Indeed, a flower is a miracle. A fragile piece of beauty, easily trampled but ever renewing. May we never be without them.

[Pete]

they'll color our world if we open our eyes ... :)