wanting full sun while full well knowing I am a shade plant
as hours of sunlight in our landscape keep shifting
seeing us wilting
I am willing to consider transplanting
while irrigating with honesty
wondering weeds away
trusting rainclouds and the pollination between us
© Ali Grimshaw 2025 - Photo taken on a lovely Colorado farm.
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Lots of irrigation is needed.
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I absolutely agree.
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Nice writing, Ali. Growing is a bit like that – not easy, and sometimes we have to try something different in order to change and grow in to our potential. Plants so readily adapt to the seasons and weather, a sign of courage and ready to face what’s to come. Beautiful image of the farm. Hope you are doing well 😊
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The things we know and the things we say – the distance between them, self-honesty is sometimes hard won I’ve found. Wonderful read.
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Yes, it takes courage to be honest with ourselves. Thank you for your reflection. Much appreciated.
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Very welcome Ali 🙂
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Ali, this is a beautiful poem!
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Thank you so much. I truly appreciate hearing this from you. Wishing you a beautiful day.
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wanting full sun while full well knowing I am a shade plant
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Thank you for reflecting back the line that spoke to you. Wishing you a beautiful day.
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It sounds like a good plan… we may always find ways to thrive.
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Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.
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Living in a townhome leaves me gardenless …. pots on decks create possibilities which I do take advantage of. I love your lines “irrigating with honesty, wondering weeds away” …. however you reignited my yearning for a garden.
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Helen, I love the metaphors that come from being a gardener. For me it is and ongoing willingness to find joy in what thrives and accept what doesn’t. All you need is one pot and one plant to play the game. I hope you do.
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A beautiful post! Very creative, Ali!
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Thank you for stopping by. Wishing you a wonder filled day.
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Thank you, Ali, and the same to you!
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It is good when we know ourselves well.
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Agreed
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That’s a wonderful poem, dear Ali, and I just love the overall feeling it evoked as I immersed myself in the beautifully poignant poem lines. Thanks for sharing and inspiring 🙂 Aiva xx
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Thank you for reading and reflecting back. I always appreciate hearing from you, Aiva. I hope you have a beauty filled day.
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🥰🥰🥰
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some really fantastic images in your quadrille, Ali
much♡love
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Poem with themes of nature is one of my likes. This is wonderful, Ali that complements the beautiful photo.
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Hazel,
I missed your comment until today. Thank you for taking the time to share your appreciation.
Have a great day.
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It’s all okay, Ali. Have a beautiful day as you are!
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and everything is temporary – wonderful words
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Yes, forever evolving. Thank you for taking time with my words today.
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I knew you were kind of shady. Lol. Loved the poem, Ali.
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I so appreciate those with a sense of humor. Thanks for making me laugh.
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Love it!
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Thank you for your kind response. Wishing you all good things.
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Beautiful, Ali. I love the sentiment of the whole poem but that first line says it all.
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Thank you for reading, Sunra. Wishing you all good things.
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🙏🏽 Thank you, and the same to you, Ali.
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A beautiful reminder to me Ali to adapt and to be open to create something new when we are not receiving what we need.
🌿🌼☘️🌿🌸
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Thank you for sharing what you received from this poem. You made my day with your comment.
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I love your experiments in growing, Ali, and the opening line resonates with me, being a shade plant myself. My favourite lines:
‘I am willing to consider transplantingwhile irrigating with honestywondering weeds away’.
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Kim, thank you for reflecting back the lines that spoke to you. I always appreciate hearing this from others.
Keep yourself fed and watered.
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You’re most welcome, Ali.
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