Hibiscus Ladies

Hibiscus ladies greet the day
Unfurl your painted skirts of scarlet
And greet the tropic sun
Turn your face upward
And let the whisper of a breeze
Gently move your flower
Then at day's end
Quiety close your frocks
And sleep in the cool of the night
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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September 4, 2008 at 12:20 AM
This colour-filled poem is very apt Valerie and its one I'll add to my favourites listing I think.Rgds Brian
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