The Language of Flowers – Flowers: Color
symbolism // June 22, 2022
pressed freesia –
the fragrance
of absence
Dan Iulian
I received many poems written to a similar
theme of remembrance, but this one rose to the top immediately for its ability
to evoke emotion in so few words. It opens with a strong image of pressed
freesia, a flower that we often see grouped in many bright colors. It has a
sweet fragrance that can fill a room. The sense of smell is often imbued with
memories. Reading this haiku reminded me of my mother’s passing, except that
for me the absence is felt each year the purple iris bloom. Not a word could be
taken away or added to this lovely haiku. The alliteration of
‘freesia/fragrance’ makes this poem memorable and the phrase makes excellent
use of figurative language.
old battlefield
clumps of poppies redden
the warriors’ silence
Florin C. Ciobica
first anniversary
nothing to say but
a red carnation
Elena Malec
The Language of Flowers – Flowers: Nectar
lovers and pollinators // June 15, 2022
tireless
a bee collects
the mellow light
Mona Iordan
Romania
the sound of light
bumblebees feasting
on a sunflower
Florin C. Ciobica
Romania
The Language of Flowers – Ikebana – Embrace
the Space // June 8, 2022
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Florin C. Ciobica
The Language of Flowers – Flowers: Traditions
and Occasions // June 1, 2022
daisy chain –
my first handmade
accessory
Ana Drobot
grandma’s garden irises –
something
blue
Daniela Lăcrămioara Capotă
graduation day
the scarecrow wears
a daisy chain
Florin C. Ciobica
Remembrance poppies…
all those soldiers lying
under the grass
Mona Iordan
The Language of Flowers – Flora as Food and
Medicine // May 25, 2022
pressed flower –
the memory of first love
always fresh
Mirela Brăilean
gathering thyme . . .
my mother still stuck
in the past
Florin C. Ciobica
lavender ice cream
a paler shade of
purple fields
Mona Iordan
each night
reading to dad from Issa
poppies flow through him
Mircea Moldovan
The Language of Flowers –
The Scent of Flowers // Mai 18, 2022
love letters –
the ineffable perfume
of each story
Mirela Brăilean
absence –
filling the room
with his favorite flowers
Daniela Lăcrămioara Capotă
jasmine scent… the parrot always calls
her name
Mircea Moldovan
