Charmed Chaos
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The Essence of Decay
The bloom of youth in the rain washed rose is a joy for eyes to see
yet what lies underneath this glow is invisible to you and me.
Blind are we for a fresh budding rose is already fading, dying
time is cruel the blossom will wilt, the light will wither away,
one day bursting with life, then naught but a thorny stalk.
And in the wake of perfumed petals drifting on the heavy air
all that remains and is unseen is their decaying essence.
©2021 Linda Lee Lyberg
Author’s Note: This photo is one of mine.
Imaginary Garden With Real Toads
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Charmed Chaos 
Beautiful.
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Thank you Sadje.
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You’re welcome
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Yet, the memory clings to the decay. This is beautiful. I follow @lovelydeadcrap on Instagram and there are so many amazing photos of plants that have faded into brittle.
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Thank you so much. And thanks for the tip- I will check it out. I think there is such beauty in decay.
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Perhaps it’s beautiful only because of its “decaying essence”. I think that even though time is cruel, it is quite honest too. Such a thoughtful write, Linda! 🙂
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Thank you HA.
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It’s a tough life for roses, really tough for any flower. But since they know there place in life and their calling to let their beauty flourish that will keep them happy for the life they have.
My favorite is the ending, ” … all that remains and is unseen is their decaying essence.”
After the gardener’s broom and bucket we still know they’ve been.
Our roses bloomed all winter, even the Hibiscus will probably survive. The rabbits eat the pansies but I’ve found a “rabbit and deer repellent” that seems to be working.
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Thank you Jim. I love the garden, even the fading stems. They are beautiful.
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Linda, yes, I’ve often thought why do the blossoms on some flowers have to leave so soon. Seeing the rosebud, you know it has a ways to go and will be there for a bit, but when the rose is at the height of its beauty… exquisitely written!
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Thank you kindly. I know, some only last a day, like a hibiscus, while others linger.
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Gorgeous photo and sentiments…what a way to go!
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Yes. Thanks so much for stopping by. I’ve been away from my computer today, but trying to catch up on my reading in the morning. 😊
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Beautiful photo and truthful words.
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Thank you kindly.
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Beautiful rose–and the words are true–“gather ye rosebuds while ye may.” 🙂
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Thank you Merril.
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Aging is always invisibility … alas.
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Yes, true. Thank you Bjorn.
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A sad reality of life (aging). Beautifully depicted here
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Thank you Drew.
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