Desert Flower

Indeed Strength with this write, also carrying with it the color of Beauty!!!
excellent Pen Dear Glynis!!!

Thank you so much Soul!

Much Love for you coming and commenting. It means so much.
G

Like so many men and women who stand alone in a wasteland of hostility; still they thrive, flourish, succeed, blossom and grow through the chaos and despair of life.
Similar to a flower,.... living in the desert!
Profoundly beautiful message, Glynis!:)

You always get me Rain!

We know lack, in all its forms, can cause a wasteland to occur. We have seen many of these in our inner cities, as well as all the beautiful flowers, haven't we.

Thank you so much for getting what I tried to put out My Sis!

Much love
G

The will to survive creates the possibility to do so..this is a beautiful write of perseverance..lovely work Glynis-much love to ya!

I love that saying Miki!

Its so true too.  We hold the ablity to perservere witin us, not any outside force.

Much love my Friend
G

The theme of fortitude stands out throughout the poem. The resolution of the desert flower to flourish against the desolation, the harshness, and the unforgiving winds. Another theme that comes out towards the end is adaptation/adjustment/transformation. The flower has to adapt to its environment in order to survive. The device of personification employed in the poem renders it easier to relate to than if the writer had maintained the flower's nonhuman qualities. "The desert flower raised her head . . . building her defence thick . . . she camouflaged herself . . . etc" I forget that I am reading about a plant and attribute these excellent qualities to a fellow human. The poem attains its meaning and purpose from this. Fortitude and transformation are both very meritorious virtues. Sadly, they both are diminishing in our society. You can tell this by how many times in a day people have to be reminded not to despair--in other words, we must constantly be reminded of their goals. This is heartbreaking. And when fortitude fails, transformation dies; for there is no longer any resolution to endure hostile situations, yet nature is hostile. This is an inspiring poem, a reminder of vital virtues we must never forsake; and at the end of it, it's easy to envisage a nearly defeated person rise once again to his or her feet and claim success, all odds beaten.

Bravo, G! You've done well. And thanks for sharing this exemplary piece.

Oh Wow my Friend!

You spoke volumes!
 "And when fortitude fails, transformation dies; for there is no longer any resolution to endure hostile situations, yet nature is hostile. "

I agree with you totally! How can we hope to become more than oursleves if we do not experiance  some form of hardship in life.

Life is change. Nothing remains the same.
 
Thank you so much for your insight and I'm so glad you enjoyed this poem.

G

This speaks volumes Glynis, very empowering and most beautiful write :)

Thank you Magdalena!

Much love :)
G

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Hmm. yes. an engaging piece my friend. Jam packed with images
of going the distance while remaining

"perfectly still"

Liked the way you brought vibrancy to desolation

Good Stuff

Thank you kriticool

Its always good to see your comments.

Hmm....good stuff! I'm overjoyed!

Much love my friend
G

What a beautiful write. So much said here. Wonderful job sister G. :)

Why thank you so much my Purple Flower friend!

Much love :)
G

Ah yes this piece is another fine piece that elevates us with its wisdom. beautiful G!


Red

Thank you Red!
 
Girl you are that one that dispenses the wisdom.

much love
G

Oh Wow Jackie!

You have blown me away with your lovely adjectives for this piece.

I have never given anyone goosebumps before with my words.... LOL!

You are a dear! (Shaking head and smiling like a little girl) I will always cherish that and you, thank you.

much love :)
G

They are tough, aren't they. Standing against the elements against all odds. Sometimes it's unavoidable. Good read, dear Glynis.

They are resilient, Grace. And yes, sometimes it is unavoidable.

Much love
G

It's the law of nature in order to survive you must adapt to your surroundings which you clearly said in your message...also, what a timely message of perseverance and the beauty of life itself regardless of how insignificant it could be to the eyes of others. Nicely crafted!

That was so elegently put Poetic Engineer. I couldn't have said that any better.

Thank you! :)

G

Did you mean "fire" rather than "fiery" in L3 of S2? The last four verses are good; I like how you almost personify that flower as an animal, investing it with Darwinian survival instincts. I'd recommend focusing more on the flower and its immediate surroundings in an objective manner, but that's JMHO of course. There's good stuff here, and you have a knack for investing nature with humanity to make a point. Thank you for the read.

Thank you for reading Jack!

I try to learn with every comment and suggest I receive, so thank you for teaching. I will strive to improve.

G