My Cart 
Login 

Previous

Dreams
by
Tica Tallent


Next
 

I planted pansies today -
They smiled as I rescued them -
And pushed them straight into the black earth.
Purple ones with inquiring faces,
Yellow ones with halos all around -
And my favorite - white - so regal and yet so humble
Nodding in agreement to the wind.
I planted pansies today.
I planted hope for sure.

© 2009 by Tica Tallent
Used with the author's permission

 


 

Tica Tallent lives in Anderson, South Carolina. A graduate of the University of South Carolina with a master’s degree from Clemson University, Tica taught elementary school for ten years before switching careers to become a model and personal shopper. The author of two books, she has written poetry throughout her life but began using it as a way to heal and encourage others after the death of her father in 2007.

 


Post New Comment:
EstherJ:
I love this poem. Pansies are one of my favorite flowers, with their smiling faces. "I planted hope for sure." - If there is good, there is hope. Pretty things are a reminder of that good, that hope, to me.
Posted 11/23/2024 11:43 AM
plgoodman:
Just beautiful, Tica. You have captured the essence of flowers, of joy and of hope in one simple, lovely moment. Thank you.
Posted 11/23/2014 02:30 PM
loisflmom:
Lovely. I am also a pansy fan. Seems like each one has its own personality
Posted 11/23/2014 10:52 AM


Contents of this web site and all original text and images therein are copyright © by Your Daily Poem. All rights reserved.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Purchasing books through any poet's Amazon links helps to support Your Daily Poem.
The material on this site may not be copied, reproduced, downloaded, distributed, transmitted, stored, altered, adapted,
or otherwise used in any way without the express written permission of the owner.