Irrepressible

“I’m growing stronger than you know,” said she,
“You’re not,” said he, “and I know what is best.”

“I’m ready to break wildly free,” said she,
“I see, but you must wait, your patience test.”

“I’m eager to embrace my destiny,”
He countered, “You’re a wee one, let it rest.”

“My path leads skyward, bathed in clarity”
He sighed; she couldn’t, wouldn’t be repressed.

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This lighthearted poem was prompted by the stark contrast between the focal point of this frame, a newly emerging stalk of lavender; against the out-of-focus backdrop of weathered and well-established oaks and elms.

7 Comments on “Irrepressible”

Lydia Grote
June 16, 2017

Wonderful response to the Daily Post’s photo challenge. Personally, I love purple flowers, especially lavenders. Great photography perspective and poem.

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- Joanne Edith
  June 16, 2017
  
  Thank you.
  
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Fred Ortyl
June 15, 2017

Love the little poem. Great shot with a blurred background and the subject in sharp focus.

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- Joanne Edith
  June 16, 2017
  
  I love playing with depth of field shots. Thank you.
  
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rightpouitree
June 15, 2017

Wonderful combination of focused and unfocused!

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Anonymous
June 15, 2017

Love this poem as I love lavender also, I miss my growing lavender, nice to see it , thanks love eileen

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- Joanne Edith
  June 15, 2017
  
  I knew you’d recognize it. This was a small plant I got at the farmers’ market and it is really shooting up and branching out. Though I transplanted into larger pot, I may need to find a permanent home in a sunny spot on the yard. Love you!
  
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