C o u r a g e
This Poppy talked to me
About giving, about courage
as it made its home in a crack in a wall,
which surrounded a church.
A village church
800 hundred years old, so I am told.
The brave Poppy seed liked the warmth,
the peace and the sun.
Found enough earth and settled down.
Now, here I stand and feel deep harmony
as the Poppy’s fragile petals gently move in the breeze.
Its joyful colours smile.
What light it brings.
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Lovely poem and reminders of the charms of nature.
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Thank you Brad. I agree that nature has charm …and beauty. And so much more. 😊🦋.
Miriam
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Another amazing lesson from nature. Love picture and poem.
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Thank you so much, Jacqui. Yes, I seem to post a lot about nature, it gives solace. I get lessons and entertainment from books by human beings as well.
Every day. 🤗.
Miriam
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Lovely lines and great image!
Have a nice weekend, dear Miriam
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Dear Luisa, a warm thank you for your kind words.
I wish you a wonderful weekend too. 💕.
Miriam
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I marvel at the ability to discern the thoughts of flowers and butterflies and birds. This poppy sounds like a wonderful inspiration! It’s a blessing to feel the harmony Miriam. Lovely thoughts.
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Thank you so much, Balroop, for your wonderful words. I am so glad you discerned how much nature means to me. In this case I had a very beautiful church to look at but the Poppy caught my attention. It is indeed a blessing to feel harmony . 💕🌱.
Miriam
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What a lovely poem and the image as well as the history of the church where the poppy has made its home adds another beautiful layer…
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Thank you for your beautiful comment. I am glad you liked my words and photo. That particular church has always made me feel peaceful, at times there are just an aura you don’t understand but can enjoy.
Miriam
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Churches often inspire a sacred feeling for me…
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What a heart-warming poem, Miriam, with such a comforting message.
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Thank you, Roland, for your appreciative comment. I am glad you found
comfort in the words.
miriam
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Your words are beautiful, Miriam, reminding us of the valuable teachings nature has to offer. 💞
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Lauren, I send you a warm thank you for your lovely comment. The teachings of nature is old and new, always vibrant. I am sure you see it around you too. 🤗🦋.
Miriam
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Refreshing and rejuvenating poem, Miriam. Nice to be among the poppies too. Awesome.
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Thank you for you ur beautiful words, Kamal. Yes, I also find it awesome the way plants find ways to make a home.
Miriam
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You are most welcome dear Miriam. Nature is always at its best 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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This is such a wonderful image.
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Hi “JYP” and so glad you liked it. So little can at times spread much.
miriam
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A beautiful poem, Miriam. Thank you for sharing it.
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Thank you, Robbie. I love sharing and am glad you enjoyed.
Miriam
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Miriam, I never fail to be amazed how you see beyond the mere flower to such hidden intrinsic depths. The photo itself is mesmerising, your words reach deep into the essence of life, encouraging and inspiring us to find the courage within ourselves, reminding us that we are so much more than we think! A wonderful poem reaching back in time, leaning forward into peace and harmony … another gem for us all! Xx
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Dear Annika, a deeply felt thank you for your wonderful comment. It fills me
with joy that you can see the beauty of the flower but even more, that you can feel what it is telling us. How it encourages and inspires us to find the courage within ourselves, to see that we are more than we think.
Stay well and let us here more of your writing.💕🌴.
Miriam
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A beautiful poem on many levels, Miriam. I love how you wove in the words brave and fragile describing the poppy. Symbolic of a great deal in nature. It is difficult for me to imagine a village church 800 years old. Not in Canada. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you, Erica, for your deep and beautiful comment. I hadn’t noticed how I described the Poppy as both brave and fragile. I agree with your sentiment, aren’t we all in our own way.
The Church itself I might write about. The beauty and the feeling they give out. Of generations of local people coming with their joys and sorrows
Yes, the Poppy and the old stone church belong somehow. 🎶.
Miriam
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That’s quite a lot of plant for such a challenging environment, but life finds a way to make it work. Years ago, I discovered a yellow flower growing out of the bricks of my church building. The stem was very long as it reached for the sun. I was more amazed than anything else. Your poem brings more inspiration: Courage!
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I so enjoy your comment, Jo-Anna, thank you. It is delightful to hear
about the yellow flower growing out of the church wall. Stretching far
to reach the sun.
Maybe these brave flowers both reached for light and taking the risk of falling down. 😊.
Miriam
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❤ And we will always remember their courage.
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Lovely poem
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Wonderful poem and picture. “Its joyful colours smile”- I love that. It was amazing how you took the message of resilience and courage front that gorgeous Poppy.
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I just came in from shoveling our first snow of winter, so I’m glad I went back and found this.
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