poetry

Signs of Hope

Sally

Dandelions: dreams, prayers
Each seed holding hardy hope
Wind blows it beyond our dares
To where we thrive, more than cope

The poem started off as another unpronounceable Irish form — but the form had way too many rules, so I made up my own rules: a quatrain, every line 7 syllables, abab rhyme scheme. I suppose I should make up a name for it?

“Every seed is a bit of Optimism” — this sign was one I painted to go on our barn. When I took it out to the barn, though, it was hard to read from the road, so I painted over it and painted this one instead:

I’ve watched people turn around and come back to photograph the sign on the barn. Some even hop out of their cars and pose in front of it.

We all need reminders of hope, right?

Thank you to Sadje who came up with the prompt of “HOPE” for W3 this week.

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15 thoughts on “Signs of Hope”

  1. Both signs are beautiful and inspiring, Sally! 💞💞💞 I love your poem and will think of it as I see the seeds take flight and make a wish. 💞

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  3. Dandelions are miracles – they can grow anywhere!! I’ve seen them sprouting and blooming in sidewalk cracks, under walnut trees, and even taking root again when tossed on a compost pile!! Definitely the embodiment of Hope!!

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  7. That’s so hopeful that people stop and take a photo of hope and even pose. We had an old barn once, never painted anything on it though.

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  9. Sally! This poem is lovely (as is your self-designed form), and I am especially impressed at your art! I didn’t know you painted! 😲 You’re so talented…

    ~David

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    1. I’ve painted two things — and they’re both posted here. Mostly, I collage, and even that, I haven’t done in a while. Sometimes one creative outlet feeds another, don’t you think?

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