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Mystery of the Bud
by John Herlihy → (All Poetry by John Herlihy)
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Rated "G" by the Author.

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-- The Mystery of the Bud -- by John Herlihy Night infinite Day eternal; Love intimate Hatred infernal The stars minute The dawn mellow The moon astute The cloud as pillow Sunrise the dying night Rainbow colors blend Sunset the dying light Find the rainbow’s end Night separates the days The North Star as guide The moon’s phases and ways Stars their mystery provide Here below such questions What is it we innerly seek Prone to multiple suggestions Whose answers make us feel meek Truth to tell when we look inside What is it that we always find The mystery of the bud opened wide Our inner vision never sees blind - - - - - - Copyright © John Herlihy Friday 8 March 2024 -- The Mystery of the Bud -- by John Herlihy Night infinite Day eternal; Love intimate Hatred infernal The stars minute The dawn mellow The moon astute The cloud as pillow Sunrise the dying night Rainbow colors blend Sunset the dying light Find the rainbow’s end Night separates the days The North Star as guide The moon’s phases and ways Stars their mystery provide Here below such questions What is it we innerly seek Prone to multiple suggestions Whose answers make us feel meek Truth to tell when we look inside What is it that we always find The mystery of the bud opened wide Our inner vision never sees blind - - - - - - Copyright © John Herlihy Friday 8 March 2024

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on June 18, 2024

SO TRUE, MY FRIEND...WHEN WE TAKE THE TIME TO 'LOOK INSIDE', THOUGH NOT ALL, BUT...MANY ANSWERS ARE OPENED TO US THAT WE WERE 'OBSCURED'. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Rebecca McKeehan

Reviewed on April 25, 2024

Beautifully imagined.

Rebecca

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Reviewed on April 23, 2024

As you've poetically shown the magic of the bud, your word choices tell well the fascination one especially has when viewing a time-lapse opening of buds... especially tulips. Thank you for reminding us of the many mysteries inherent with the sun's power, the rest of the night.