David O'Haolin Whalen Poet Rhyme

A Moment Well Spent

Nature opens itself more 
To people who look deeply
Than to those that bother
Only to just see

She’s a showoff, a braggart, exhibitionist,
A Grande Dame, a diva …yet
Her Bette Midler/Madonna persona
Is revealed to only people like me

People who not only glance at… 
But cup blossoms lovingly in hand
Inhaling her essence
Breathing deep, her perfume so grand

She’ll gift you her favors
If in turn you give your attention
Allow you to savor the flavors
With out a hint of pretention

But most miss her beauty
And tis such a sad thing to me
That they fail to look closely
Bother only to see

So I say, bury your nose in a rose
Surrender yourself in it’s scent
Take the time to look closely
‘Twill be a moment well spent

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Mad Hu June 20, 2012 at 9:28 PM Its well written.Appreciating nature is so very impt.U hav to feel to feel it. David O'Haolin Whalen June 21, 2012 at 4:27 PM appreciating Nature to me Mad is not only important, but is the most important thing that one can appreciate. Thanks for your kind comments

Toquyen Harrell June 20, 2012 at 8:44 PM Yes, I agree. Take time to smell the roses. Nice write, David. Sometimes I forgot to slow down and enjoy the beauty of things. Thanks for reminding. Love, Toquyen David O'Haolin Whalen June 21, 2012 at 4:28 PM thanks Toquyen, I have visited your blog and it's easy to see that not only are you a fine poet, but also a person of deep faith.