Sunday, September 14, 2008

Seeds/ One Single Impression

Poppy Pods


I ponder nature’s capsules -
living miracles,
dormant and appearing lifeless
yet chockfull of
wondrous possibilities.

I ponder political promises –
dynamic seeds
replete with wealth, success,
happiness and poof!
disappointing hocus pocus.

I ponder political rumors -
robust germs
alive with exaggeration, fear,
and malicious lies.
Is this democracy?

Please note: Canadians vote on October 14, 2008.
at

38 comments:

  1. judi/GmjSeptember 14, 2008 at 1:32 AM

    Love this!! Your deeper than you first appear. :) It's a good thing.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Maria VerivakiSeptember 14, 2008 at 1:53 AM

    this is really quite a striking image

    ReplyDelete
  3. Müge TekilSeptember 14, 2008 at 1:54 AM

    Thank you for this perfect photo and this very meaningful poem! I agree with you!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Reader WilSeptember 14, 2008 at 2:48 AM

    I have to read and reread this poem. You see poppies make me always think of their beauty and also of their dangerous attraction in another way. I think of the poppies destroyed in countries where they are grown for drugs reasons. Is that what you meant in this very great poem?

    ReplyDelete
  5. DirkjogtSeptember 14, 2008 at 3:36 AM

    Fantastic photo and very nice poem.

    ReplyDelete
  6. JulieSeptember 14, 2008 at 4:10 AM

    You, woman, are a jaded cynicv!

    This is a fascinating response to the prompt.The link to the calling of the election is terrific. NZ is in the same boat.

    All politicians deal in barren seeds.

    ReplyDelete
  7. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2008 at 5:07 AM

    "All politicians deal in barren seeds"_
    big thanks for the awakening..

    ReplyDelete
  8. LenoreSeptember 14, 2008 at 5:36 AM

    Good job, we need more political poetry.

    ReplyDelete
  9. SandyCarlsonSeptember 14, 2008 at 6:36 AM

    The contrast between living miracles and the often nightmarish seeds of political words is profound.

    That is a wonderful photo.

    ReplyDelete
  10. me ann my cameraSeptember 14, 2008 at 7:16 AM

    I choose to place my faith in the 'wondrous possibilities' of nature! Well written, your observations hold the 'seeds of truth'.

    ann at Gaullimaufry Gleanings

    ReplyDelete
  11. Jane Hards PhotographySeptember 14, 2008 at 7:38 AM

    This is a very striking shot and the political analogy thoguthfully done.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Kerri FarleySeptember 14, 2008 at 9:22 AM

    Fabulous image! And what deep ponderings :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    Oh I just love this poetry. And tThose poppy seeds are just awesome!

    ReplyDelete
  14. i beatiSeptember 14, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    excellent in every way - wow I loved this sandy

    ReplyDelete
  15. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2008 at 9:58 AM

    Very intriguing take on the prompt. I draw a connection between the photo and the words, and think that politicians are addicted to the drug of their own power.

    ReplyDelete
  16. RoanSeptember 14, 2008 at 10:05 AM

    Fantastic photo. The poem gives me plenty to ponder. BJ

    ReplyDelete
  17. sgreerpittSeptember 14, 2008 at 12:05 PM

    potent analogy!

    ReplyDelete
  18. RavenSeptember 14, 2008 at 12:55 PM

    Well said! I feel like the US and our election here have moved into some kind of Twilight Zone and it's one of the really scary episodes. Lord help us all.

    ReplyDelete
  19. LouiseSeptember 14, 2008 at 12:57 PM

    Congratulations on the award! You SO deserve it. The goat is adorable, and I WOULD believe it would eat a tin can... well, maybe not, but most anything else. And I LOVE these seed pods. (I'm catching up, can you tell?) The seed pods are just gorgeous. Excellent photo.

    ReplyDelete
  20. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2008 at 1:21 PM

    Lovely shot. The forms, the light, the sky, all well seen and well photographed.

    ReplyDelete
  21. CarlettaSeptember 14, 2008 at 1:27 PM

    First of all - wonderful image - love the light.
    Your words could just as well fit the political scene here in the US - well done - I loved it.

    ReplyDelete
  22. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2008 at 2:43 PM

    Love the first stanza and it's 'wondrous possibilities'!

    Being in the thick of the presidential election here for what now seems like the past 4 years, I am weary of the political promises -from every direction. I wish tomorrow were election day.

    ReplyDelete
  23. PernilleSeptember 14, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    Sorry my late sky watch-comment. But here I am;)

    Your sky watch-shots are hust wonderful and so is this shot. Fantastic shot!

    Have fun:)

    ReplyDelete
  24. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2008 at 4:52 PM

    The poppy photo is wonderful. It's narcotic nature might be of assistance in getting through the silly season of politics.

    ReplyDelete
  25. UnknownSeptember 14, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    Wonderful shot!

    ReplyDelete
  26. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2008 at 6:25 PM

    "capsules" : good word :-) Vote for the good ones !

    ReplyDelete
  27. dotSeptember 14, 2008 at 10:16 PM

    If this photo isn't perfect it's pretty darn close!

    ReplyDelete
  28. MarySeptember 15, 2008 at 8:54 AM

    Love the photo, and what you write is how I have been feeling about the election here in the US, too.

    ReplyDelete
  29. spacedlawSeptember 15, 2008 at 8:56 AM

    Nature never lies.

    ReplyDelete
  30. anthonynorthSeptember 15, 2008 at 10:57 AM

    I liked the analogies in this. Very creative.

    ReplyDelete
  31. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2008 at 1:20 PM

    Beautiful flower. We must ponder.

    ReplyDelete
  32. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2008 at 2:11 PM

    This is great and you just named something else for me. I took a shot of some of these a while back. I knew they were pods but didn't know of what. Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Tumblewords:September 15, 2008 at 8:29 PM

    I love poppy pods and the way they pop when the blossom is ready.

    ReplyDelete
  34. DeniseinVASeptember 15, 2008 at 11:08 PM

    Another wonderful photo and an interesting poem that gives food for thought.

    ReplyDelete
  35. Patois42September 16, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    What a wonderful photo. Yes, I'll take nature's capsules any day of the week.

    ReplyDelete
  36. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    Great contrast in those first two verses... and a nice photo to go with it!

    ReplyDelete
  37. TDSeptember 17, 2008 at 1:10 AM

    This, it seems, is what democracy has become. A striking juxtaposition I wouldn't have imagined. And a good, good poem. Thank you.

    ReplyDelete
  38. KOSTASSeptember 17, 2008 at 8:16 AM

    Really marvellous photograph with splendid colours!

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for visiting my little corner of the world. I hope you enjoyed your stay here. Please leave a comment before you leave so I can visit your blog.