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[title] => Of Daffodils & Rain
[time] => 2007-04-03 14:08:50
[hometext] => If you saw the title and were tempted to click for having thought this a 'nature poem', I feel obliged to inform you - the 'nature' here... is of the human sort.
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For spring had entered the capital
Walking on gigantic feet.
The smell of witch hazel indoors
Changed to narcissus in the street.
~John Ashbery (b. 1927), U.S. poet, critic.
- from "It Was Raining in the Capital."
~ ~ ~
I will not be your daffodil.
I haven’t the strength to be that fragile
nor the predilection to be that obvious.
I refuse to bloom unless I can
find a way to do so
without the unnecessary
impertinence.
Spring can be a horrid season
and I’ve no inclination
to be its symbol.
I will not lay in wait all winter
only to make a spectacle
of myself every year when
the season changes.
(It’s a ridiculous way to live.)
It’s Spring again, baby –
but no matter how many times
it comes to us, I will never be
your daffodil.
But, Love,
if you let me…
I will be your rain.
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Of Daffodils & Rain
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Silent-No-More
on
Tuesday, 3rd April 2007 @ 02:08:50 PM in AEST
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For spring had entered the capital
Walking on gigantic feet.
The smell of witch hazel indoors
Changed to narcissus in the street.
~John Ashbery (b. 1927), U.S. poet, critic.
- from "It Was Raining in the Capital."
~ ~ ~
I will not be your daffodil.
I haven’t the strength to be that fragile
nor the predilection to be that obvious.
I refuse to bloom unless I can
find a way to do so
without the unnecessary
impertinence.
Spring can be a horrid season
and I’ve no inclination
to be its symbol.
I will not lay in wait all winter
only to make a spectacle
of myself every year when
the season changes.
(It’s a ridiculous way to live.)
It’s Spring again, baby –
but no matter how many times
it comes to us, I will never be
your daffodil.
But, Love,
if you let me…
I will be your rain.
Copyright ©
Silent-No-More
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2007-04-03 14:08:50]
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Re: Of Daffodils & Rain
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by Neo-Theatre on
Tuesday, 3rd April 2007 @ 02:34:40 PM AEST
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The Hyperbole of the second line, strophe one is of very high quality.
This poem reads like that of a very great poet named after red Salvia flowers, who used to paint bluebirds and red hearts on her apiaries, on everything.
The Neo-Theatres appreciate the difference between the beauty of subtle melancholia and that other kind, which in this instance is compared to a daffodil-gaudy as the diamonds of gold diggers fingers, perhaps?
The Neo-theatres are pleased to find this poem is nothing so simple as beautiful.
TNT
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Re: Of Daffodils & Rain
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by emystar on
Tuesday, 3rd April 2007 @ 03:31:20 PM AEST
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Well it's beautifully written and aa nice chage of pace.
Good work, friend.
huggs,
emy |
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Re: Of Daffodils & Rain
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by FRANCO on
Tuesday, 3rd April 2007 @ 03:46:23 PM AEST
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This poem also reflects the mood of a born free poet who refused to bloom according to others wish.
beautifully penned.
FRANCO.
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Re: Of Daffodils & Rain
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by Dom on
Tuesday, 3rd April 2007 @ 10:23:14 PM AEST
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This was one of those poems that pierced me through the heart with its depth and beauty.
The poem displays how well you know your own character and your capacities.
I just loved it, and the quote is gorgeous!
Take care,
Dom |
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Re: Of Daffodils & Rain
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by purplestary on
Tuesday, 3rd April 2007 @ 11:59:09 PM AEST
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| amazing write silent. brilliant. thanks for posting it. |
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Re: Of Daffodils & Rain
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by doug on
Wednesday, 4th April 2007 @ 12:15:31 AM AEST
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A very well thought out and
enjoyable poem. I will not
be used at your whim yet
if you want something true
than I am ready. That seems
a healthy and smart way
to approach such an event.
I think you
have quite a talent.
Truly , Doug |
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Re: Of Daffodils & Rain
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by glassicallyunsuperficial on
Wednesday, 4th April 2007 @ 12:25:33 AM AEST
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It is excellently written!
cheers,
-glass |
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Re: Of Daffodils & Rain
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by joydeep_nath on
Wednesday, 4th April 2007 @ 12:41:49 AM AEST
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| wow good write ...yrs is a rare gem in this surfeit of amateurish poems...good...do read my poem Birds of Spring..its on similar lines i believe....the futility of spring |
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Re: Of Daffodils & Rain
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by Keilantra on
Wednesday, 4th April 2007 @ 12:43:34 AM AEST
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Snem, darling this is absolutely, gorgeous. What i love is that it as s many wonderful things to love.
A little bit of humor, perfect metaphors, excellent flow.
its relateable. Its spring again and i know how you feel.
kudos,
xXx
~kei |
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Re: Of Daffodils & Rain
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by joydeep_nath on
Wednesday, 4th April 2007 @ 12:53:02 AM AEST
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| wow good write ...yrs is a rare gem in this surfeit of amateurish poems...good...do read my poem Birds of Spring..its on similar lines i believe....the futility of spring |
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Re: Of Daffodils & Rain
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by stillstitch on
Wednesday, 4th April 2007 @ 10:25:07 PM AEST
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I did so enjoy this. It has such attitude.
StillStitch 8)
(struggling with a rainy day) |
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Re: Of Daffodils & Rain
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by yangdantien on
Friday, 6th April 2007 @ 05:29:36 AM AEST
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It has been said that "April is the cruelest month..."
I feel a concurrence with this piece as water is stronger than rock and stems the change of tide and season I say if it feels like rain, let it rain.
Bravo
Yang |
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Re: Of Daffodils & Rain
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by needledancing on
Sunday, 24th June 2007 @ 04:35:47 PM AEST
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| This is what I think poetry is. The beginning to end just amazed me. To put ones strength and refusal to conform in such poetic words was brilliant.Fantastic job. |
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Re: Of Daffodils & Rain
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by myheartsvoice on
Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 04:16:48 AM AEST
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An honest message of inveitable captiulation
as is with all forms of rezistance. Quite strong
in it's message never the less second only to
euphoric enchantement. Lovely work you do.
A pleasure to read. Take care snemmy . . .
Ben |
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