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Of Daffodils & Rain

Contributed by Silent-No-More on Tuesday, 3rd April 2007 @ 02:08:50 PM in AEST
Topic: MiscPoems






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 ... [ 2007-04-03 14:08:50]
(Date/Time posted on site)





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Re: Of Daffodils & Rain (User Rating: 1 )
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




Re: Of Daffodils & Rain (User Rating: 1 )
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


Re: Of Daffodils & Rain (User Rating: 1 )
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.



Re: Of Daffodils & Rain (User Rating: 1 )
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


Re: Of Daffodils & Rain (User Rating: 1 )
by purplestary on Tuesday, 3rd April 2007 @ 11:59:09 PM AEST
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amazing write silent. brilliant. thanks for posting it.


Re: Of Daffodils & Rain (User Rating: 1 )
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


Re: Of Daffodils & Rain (User Rating: 1 )
by glassicallyunsuperficial on Wednesday, 4th April 2007 @ 12:25:33 AM AEST
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It is excellently written!

cheers,
-glass


Re: Of Daffodils & Rain (User Rating: 1 )
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


Re: Of Daffodils & Rain (User Rating: 1 )
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


Re: Of Daffodils & Rain (User Rating: 1 )
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


Re: Of Daffodils & Rain (User Rating: 1 )
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)


Re: Of Daffodils & Rain (User Rating: 1 )
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


Re: Of Daffodils & Rain (User Rating: 1 )
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.


Re: Of Daffodils & Rain (User Rating: 1 )
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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