Pondering Tulips

Pondering tulips She pondered a tulip, its petals a’ gleam, on a path through the forest, alongside a stream When the trees started smiling, her heart skipped a beat, as the ferns whispered softly, their message discreet, In echoes of wishes, her first to her last, she stared at a toadstool, the shadow it cast The sun moved along, shimmered bright in the sky as afternoon sparkled, a glint in her eye Alone in the twilight, she danced in a whirl, with hair golden blonde and it’s end in a curl The cattails were singing, their own special song, inviting her nicely to come sing along And together they sang, a most wonderful tune That reached to the stars, and circled the moon I watched from a hedgerow, trimmed neat like a box I felt I was hiding, as sly as a fox It’s then that she saw me, our eyes came to meet I thought she was pretty, her giggle so sweet But, quick as I saw her, as quick she was gone Like evening arriving, when it was just dawn But still I was happy, and who wouldn’t be When something so pretty your eyes they do see So, I pondered a tulip its petals a’ gleam a reminder of her and that day by the stream
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Romano Avatar
September 2, 2023 at 8:48 AM
I loved reading this poem. The imagery and rhythm are on point as always.
Sands Avatar
August 14, 2023 at 12:44 PM
This flows beautifully. I enjoyed it very much :)
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August 17, 2023 at 10:02 AM
Thank you again my friend
Hamilton Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 8:23 AM
Awesome rhymes Chris, this painted a wonderful word picture.
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August 17, 2023 at 10:02 AM
Thanks so very much John
Lane Avatar
August 1, 2023 at 3:40 PM
Chris, your rhythm is always perfectly written. A cadence of lines works perfectly for this one, and I'm very happy to see you posting more often.
Green Avatar
August 17, 2023 at 10:02 AM
Thanks so much Lin. Coming from you, that means a lot
Brotherton Avatar
August 1, 2023 at 9:20 AM
Another great one from you. Your poem is a marvelous treasure.
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August 17, 2023 at 10:01 AM
Thanks so very much Jerry
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