I grow peace in the purple sweet
of lavender, in hardy roots that find power in their home soil, in bee-kissed
blooms that scent cloud and sky. I chant of birthing green, of filling bellies,
of calming dreams. I touch my cheek to lavender sprigs… and skin-to-leaf, we
share our wants and needs. I sing to them of foresting stories in the soothing
dark, plants hum to me of seeds in the sun and of rain in the night. I grow
peace in the purple sweet of lavender, resting in scent, in color, in life.
- yesterday, the Northern Hemisphere celebrated the Autumn Equinox. I spent it collecting seeds from my garden, and hoping for gentler days for the world (for my flesh and bones, too).
- for Poets and Storytellers United--Friday Writings #45: War and Peace.
I think that is the very best thing we can do for peace – to create it around us, right where we are. Hopefully, it can then flow out to others. And lavender is such a lovely, peaceful scent! I use lavender oil in ritual every day, to create a protective aura around myself. But how nice to have the actual flowers to use!
ReplyDeleteDon’t know why I’m showing up as Anon! This is Rosemary.
DeleteThis is a gentle fragrant poem. We must find peace and calm in this highly stressed world. Thank you for sharing your little garden with us.
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This reads almost like a prayer. Coincidently, lavender is a good sleep aid (a reference to my poem and your comment). I use it for that and it helps, smell it or put some on my pillow case.
ReplyDeleteyour prose poetry is gorgeous ... so YOU. I spray my deep red, satin pillowcase with lavender every night. Not a 100% guarantee of peaceful sleep, but it definitely helps the cause.
ReplyDeleteHappy Autumn!
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This is beautifully written! I can almost see, feel and smell the lavender bloom as I read your piece.
ReplyDeleteLuv your lavender enthusiasm Magaly. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
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Enjoy the Autumn and all the sensual pleasures it brings!
ReplyDeleteNature definitely heals and calms - especially skin-to-leaf!
ReplyDeletethere is a certain calmness in your poem that puts the reader at ease. We certainly need more of this in a world teetering on an all out war.
ReplyDeleteA gentle and heartfelt poem. I can almost smell the sweet of lavender, in your poem. Thank you for growing peace. And I wish you a peaceful and cosy autumn!
ReplyDeleteThere's softness, but there's power here too. The power keeps the piece rooted and balanced.
ReplyDeleteThe energy and power of the song.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an exquisite sensory write, Magaly. I savoured every beautiful word. Wonderful wholesome cosy write <3
ReplyDeleteI’m looking at the lavender in my yard differently cause of your poem. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI use lavender oil every night before I go to bed. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI only recently found out about "fairy wing" lavender with the huge petals! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely. I can feel the gentle caress between plant and skin.
ReplyDeleteHappy Autumn wishes.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Lavender has such a nice scent...
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