She was morning glory personified
Beautiful and stunning
Her radiance glows with the sun
But more than being a hardy vine
A scenic perennial flower
Morning glory symbolizes her life
She’s a hopeless romantic
Who loves in vain—
Even a forbidden one
Spent all her waking days
With a hopeful heart
To an unrequited love, she smiles.
DAY 8: And now, for our prompt (optional, as always). It’s Friday, and writing poems isn’t easy! So let’s give ourselves a break with a simple prompt today. Poets have been writing about flowers since, oh, the dawn of time. So today, I challenge you to add your own poem to this long tradition, by finding a flower, and versifying in its honor. Happy writing!
I like flowers but I don’t really have a specific favorite. I got this idea from my A to Z post a while ago and I couldn’t be happier with the choice. I never thought morning glories have interesting meaning and symbolism behind its gorgeous petals!
Did you know that it morning glorry could mean?
Unrequited love
Mortality of life
Love that is in vain
Restricted love
To read more about it, click here. Photo credits goes to the author website.
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April 8, 2016 at 9:22 pm
Beautiful verse and photos 🙂
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April 8, 2016 at 11:01 pm
Oh this is just beautiful, Maria. Morning glory personified indeed. One day, I hope her unrequited love is returned 🙂
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April 11, 2016 at 12:19 pm
I hope so, too! Thank you Jade! ^^
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July 12, 2020 at 8:44 am
Reblogged this on Women Who Think Too Much by Jeanne Marie.
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July 13, 2020 at 1:20 am
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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July 13, 2020 at 1:27 am
Ohhhh, Great post! Really loved your last two stanzas – Mmmm!
“She’s a hopeless romantic
Who loves in vain—
Even a forbidden one
Spent all her waking days
With a hopeful heart
To an unrequited love, she smiles.”
Are you tempting me to write a duet? Ha!
Chuck
xoxo
😘💖🌹
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July 15, 2020 at 11:11 am
Awwee… your comment earned my first smile of the day, Chuck. Thank you very much. I am glad you enjoyed this piece. And for that duet– would you be so kind to give me the honor of writing with you again? Haha. You excite my muse!
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July 18, 2020 at 3:50 am
Dearest, Your wish is my command!! Anytime!!! Send me a start and let’s see what happens. We can see if we can capture the magic again? You made my week, Darlin’!!! Thanks!
xoxo
😘😘💖💖💕💕🌹🌹
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