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.

38 comments:

judi/Gmj said...

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

Maria Verivaki said...

this is really quite a striking image

Müge Tekil said...

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

Reader Wil said...

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?

Dirkjogt said...

Fantastic photo and very nice poem.

Julie said...

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.

Anonymous said...

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

Lenore said...

Good job, we need more political poetry.

SandyCarlson said...

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

That is a wonderful photo.

me ann my camera said...

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

Jane Hards Photography said...

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

Kerri Farley said...

Fabulous image! And what deep ponderings :)

Anonymous said...

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

i beati said...

excellent in every way - wow I loved this sandy

Anonymous said...

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.

Roan said...

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

sgreerpitt said...

potent analogy!

Raven said...

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.

Louise said...

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.

Anonymous said...

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

Carletta said...

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.

barbs.haiku said...

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.

Pernille said...

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:)

Anonymous said...

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

Unknown said...

Wonderful shot!

Anonymous said...

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

dot said...

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

Mary said...

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

spacedlaw said...

Nature never lies.

anthonynorth said...

I liked the analogies in this. Very creative.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful flower. We must ponder.

Anonymous said...

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!

Tumblewords: said...

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

DeniseinVA said...

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

Patois42 said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

TD said...

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

KOSTAS said...

Really marvellous photograph with splendid colours!

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