I’d rather be a flower
not in competition with anyone,
to blossom at my own pace,
brightening life with my vibrant hues
as I unfurl my petals
diffusing a scented fragrance
bringing in smiles and happiness
hope, love and peace across
territories and relationships!
Beautiful dear… Loving it..!!!👍😇
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
absolutely delightful, great response to the prompt Radhika 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
A big thank you Kate. Enjoy your Sunday 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
lovely hot quiet day here, thanks 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Same here. The next three months are going to be hot with the mercury rising each day😤
LikeLiked by 1 person
we are in autumn so heading into winter 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful words of flowers so delightful in their essence, Radhika.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes. Everything about them is so magical. I can look into a flower for hours lost in it’s beauty 🙂. Thanks Kamal.
LikeLike
Welcome Radhika and yes absolutely true.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful pics, and an uplifting poetry! Very serene!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Rishhu 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Welcome! Have a great Sunday!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You too Rishhu!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lovely captures and thoughts 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Dahlia 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
How nice! You celebrating Ugadi? Have a good one, R & best to you & your family!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Kunal. Our new year falls on the 14 th of April. But thanks for the warm wishes. When do you celebrate New year?
Have a great Sunday!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, ok! My wife’s a Sindhi, so her’s is today, I’m a Gujju, so our’s is after Diwali. Hey, every day is an occasion for celebration in our country!! Kuch na kuch is always there 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Absolutely. Enjoy the festivities 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks a bunch for the beautiful flowery poetry 💕
LikeLiked by 1 person
Haha! I am glad it brightened your Sunday morning. Thanks Deepika 🙂
LikeLike
Lovely! What are those clusters of pink flowers Radhika?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Arlene. They are bougainvillea, found very commonly in India in many colors.
LikeLiked by 1 person
We have bougainvillea too outside the fence in the corner of the house but since the maintenance crew trimmed it two years ago, it has stopped flowering.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, ok. But you do have a beautiful garden full if vibrant blooms🙂
LikeLike
thanks!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Most beautiful, Radhika
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Cornelia 😇
LikeLiked by 1 person
Something so beautiful to read… Vibes reached ur fellow bloggers… 👏👏👏👏👏
LikeLiked by 1 person
So glad to hear that Rashmi. Thanks a ton 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Loved the metaphor of rose used to represent the way of life. Beautifully penned Radhika.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much Megha!
LikeLike
Lovely!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Rupali!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Fantastic ma’am, I am happy to read this as today morning I have a thought while seeing a flower in my plant and your poem is related to it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy to read your comment Meenakshi. Thanks a bunch 🙂
LikeLike
Hi Radhika,
A lovely thought indeed, no competition, I’d love to live that way.
Beautiful pictures too 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Moushmi. Though there is a divided opinion on life with or without competition, I feel in the latter one enjoys a happy and stress free life!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Absolutely, Radhika. Competition has become a part of our existence these days. It is a sad reality that sometimes we overlook life itself in our competitive race. This is a sure reminder for this race that is always racing against the clock, pushing limits with their competitive spirit. Loved the pictures too!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Pranitha. While healthy competition is good, it becomes a bane when life itself become a race!
LikeLike
Such beautiful pictures! I am with you on your message- I would love to just continue to bloom – and not in relation to anyone.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am so glad to hear that. Blooming into something beautiful at one’s own pace seems so perfect to me. Thank you Pragalbha!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are very welcome Radhika.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lessons to learn from a flower. So beautifully written Radhika! Totally in agreement with you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Divya 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Stunning Radhika!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
“To blossom at my own pace” ….great piece Radhika.. much contained in that
LikeLiked by 1 person
Glad you connected with it Akhila. Thank you so much!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful… flowers are just like that. They bloom only for the sake of beauty and happiness… 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Absolutely! Thanks M!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful collection😊👌
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Ramya!
LikeLike
Beautiful Radhika rather be perfectly defined
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Tanvir ☺️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wise words!!! 👍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Vidur!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Reminds me of this Hindi poem…
चाह नहीं मैं सुरबाला के
गहनों में गूँथा जाऊँ
चाह नहीं, प्रेमी-माला में
बिंध प्यारी को ललचाऊँ
चाह नहीं, सम्राटों के शव
पर हे हरि, डाला जाऊँ
चाह नहीं, देवों के सिर पर
चढ़ूँ भाग्य पर इठलाऊँ
मुझे तोड़ लेना वनमाली
उस पथ पर देना तुम फेंक
मातृभूमि पर शीश चढ़ाने
जिस पर जावें वीर अनेक ।।
– माखनलाल चतुर्वेदी
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful poem Mona 🙏
LikeLike
Oooh Radhika! One would love to be a flower…🌷
Makes the sound blossoming petals…🔔
Shiva
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Shiva 🙂
LikeLike