Shy Bud Posted on February 10, 2026 by Reena Saxena hidden—beneath a leaf’s husha shy bud averts my gaze slow breath,a tremor of green veinsinitiating life no eyes watching,yet, petals loosen the moment slips—captured in glass light a single flower,born unseen,held in my phone’ssmall screen Quadrille #241 Share this: Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp TweetLike Loading...
The ending was a surprise. And yes, even a photo of a flower can bring so much joy! LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Nature is a miracle. Or maybe we feel so, because we do not understand the machinations. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Reena, I love the voice of wonder in your poem.
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Thank you, Lisa!
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You’re welcome.
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Lovely piece. ❤
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Thank you, Penny!
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You’re welcome
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So lovely
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Thank you so much!
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You’re welcome my friend
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To really see the flowers you need to look closely sometimes.
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True. These unseen wonders die unglorified at times.
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A beautiful capture.
Also the poem ….captures the birth of beauty
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Thank you so much!
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The ending was a surprise. And yes, even a photo of a flower can bring so much joy!
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It is better to click a picture than pluck a flower.
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So many miracles contained in this small poem!
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Nature is a miracle. Or maybe we feel so, because we do not understand the machinations.
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Love this Reena! 🌺
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So glad you liked it, Ami!
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Beautiful
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Thank you, Diana!
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