Get Your Premium Membership

The Mockery Garden

The girl, new, fresh; wandered innocently through the mockery; the type the English are so fond of building. Fronds of false friendship brushed against her virgin skin leaving seeds of doubt within her delicate folds, to be harvested; in time. She was tempted by the alluring, plump, red fruit; whose juices now mingled with her blood upon the thousand tiny cuts their barbs had made. And as she walked the brambles rustling whispers of deceit followed in her shadow. She quickly turned around to find a glorious array of Gladioli their bright colors embroidered by the sun; in the breeze bobbing their approval.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 4/29/2025 5:54:00 AM
It feels like awesome poetry but I've read it several times and can't quite get it. A little help?
Login to Reply
Woody Avatar
Tom Woody
Date: 4/29/2025 8:15:00 AM
Nice. Thx
Miller Avatar
Terry Miller
Date: 4/29/2025 7:44:00 AM
Thank you for visiting my page Tom
Miller Avatar
Terry Miller
Date: 4/29/2025 7:43:00 AM
"The Mockery Garden" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of superficiality and the importance of discerning genuine connection from false appearances. It explores the vulnerability of youth and the subtle, yet damaging, ways in which innocence can be eroded by a world that prioritizes image over substance.
Date: 4/29/2025 5:07:00 AM
YIKES....a marvelous metaphor meandering through life's garden...I dare say no more...
Login to Reply
Miller Avatar
Terry Miller
Date: 4/29/2025 7:44:00 AM
Thank you John

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry