Tuesday, 31 March 2009

• Narcissus Poeticus

  

  Daffodils aka jonquils are blooming profusely at this time of year, although most of the ones in my yard are not.  Hence, today's topic at Hiddenart springs from my lack of blossoms.  I mean, I thought these bulbs multiplied on their own.  So, how come I cant collect a bouquet like this one that I did just a few years ago.

  Several years ago my poet cousin, Hask, gave me this particular species, Narcissus Poeticus.  I dutifully planted it in the yard, by the walkway to the front door.  It bloomed once   But I'm on a mission to secure more such bulbs since they have such an auspicious history:  that is, being written about as early as 287 BC.

  William Wordsworth's I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud is probably one of the most recognized poems about daffodils, but I leave you with one, shorter and sweeter, to help you get ready for National Poetry Month.

  Daffodils Over Night
  (A Short Tale for Children)

  I think the ghost of Leerie
    Came by with ghostly tread,
  And lighted little tapers,
    When we had gone to bed, -
  Past gravel-walk and garden,
    As he was wont to go,
  And lit these yellow lanterns,
    Burning where they blow.

  by David Morton
  American Poet
  1886 - 1957

  Do you have any daffodils in your yard?

  Do you know which species?

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