Thistle bloom

Thistle weed of purple bloom
growing on hilltop
that sunny afternoon.

The weeds must be cut
before they go to seed
and spread the acreage wide.

But still see the beauty
in the thorns among us
a reminder sometimes beauty bites.

These thistles are something we have been battling against since we bought the acreage. Herbicides aren't an option and it ends up to us with repeatedly cutting and and digging out the roots. I've had the small thorns break off under the skin - absolutely no fun.

It doesn't mean we can't admire the beauty of the colorful flower before the cutting.

Posted at Poets and Storytellers United: Writers' Pantry #25: Summer Solstice

Red Amaryllis

Closeup of My One's Amaryllis

My One's Amaryllis
in southern window light
for all the world to see
beyond just black and white.

The beauty of the petals
if they would only see
the whispers of the light
and life that it could be.

I believe in deep reflection
of how life ought to be
the hope that she believes in
if only they could see.

Once again the Amaryllis
blooms on the window sill
to bring a little color
to the lives we have still.

The picture is a bit overwhelming but so are the flowers at nearly 10 inches (25cm). A new amaryllis arrives each Christmastime via a friend of My One and we enjoy new blooms for months. The window sill seems like the ideal place for flowers in the wintertime and early spring when we can't wait for summer's colors.

Linked to Poets and Storytellers United: Writers' Pantry #12: You Gotta Know When to Hold 'Em