Low Murmurs
My newest original poem, “Low Murmurs,” published for the first time, here in The Renaissance Garden Guy. It’s a shorty.
By John G. Stamos
Low Murmurs
John G. Stamos
They whisper, sharing secrets dear,
Or simply nod, or bow,
And, as one, plied with earthen cheer,
Honor a solemn vow
To embrace warmth, or damp, or drear,
While aiming to bestow,
Bright arcing of the charioteer
‘Cross Nyx’s ploughing prow.
Together, they perform their toils
Throughout the fairer days,
Brave little flowers, so near the soil,
Return Great Helios’ gaze,
And to the peaks of mortal coil
Reflect and shunt those rays,
But bird and beast are of this foil,
And too commune in phase.
“Low Murmurs” ©2025. John G. Stamos and The Renaissance Garden Guy
Thanks for giving this one a go. I hope you liked it. I’m pretty sure it was too short to put anyone to sleep, but stranger things and all…
And, as always, thank you for your kind interest and continued readership. It’s all dearly appreciated.
Cheers, and Happy Gardening!
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Brilliantly written John!
Such collection of words put together with the imagery they bring!
My many thanks, Waz. I’m very glad to hear that you liked the work. I really appreciate that. As always, Waz, you’re the very finest of gentlemen. Thanks once again.
This little poem is just lovely! Thank you for sharing your gift with us!
Thank you so much, Tina. I’m so happy that you enjoyed it. As long as wonderful RGG readers like yourself keep liking my writing, I’ll keep on publishing it – thanks once again!
What a lovely poem. You continue to amaze readers with your beautiful words and style. Wonderful work!
Thank you so very much, Kevin. I’m truly grateful for your kind praise. I’m happy that you enjoyed the work.
John, you had me at “murmurs,” such a provocative word, not to mention its sound! I visualize the flowers, the frogs, the water and the earth whispering in a language we cannot hear. They allow us to see and feel it, though. I feel the brevity of the poem adds to its magic!
Thank you so much for reading the poem, Gerri, and for your incredibly kind words. Your thoughts about the poem, and your perception regarding its various nuances, are fascinating. I really appreciate them, and thoroughly enjoyed reading them. Thanks once again, Gerri.
Such a charming poem. A magical invocation to the quiet resilience of flowers 🌺🌼🌸 Love it!
Thank you very, very much, Roxxy. I’m so glad that you enjoyed it!
You are a wonderful poet. Concise and to the point. Beautifully written.
Thank you very much, Rick. I really appreciate that.
Perfect little work break for me, reading your poem! Thanks for sharing your work, John.
And I thank you for reading it, Lisa. I really appreciate it.
This is so sweet and beautiful. I love the mythological references! And the photo is gorgeous.
Thank you very kindly, Mary. I really appreciate your kind words, and I’m very happy that you enjoyed it. I admit that I really kind of liked it myself. (Not too much of me, if you know what I mean.) The pic is of low-growing varieties of yarrow and Liatris. Looking at them yesterday got me thinking. Thanks once again, Mary.