Tulips

Tulips in a field, Ruffled parrots standing tall, They dance in a breeze. Lovely red, pink and Yellow, purple among the Bluebells and poppies. A tulip is proud, it holds its head very high; A palette of joy.
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Proxenos Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 11:06 AM
Beautiful MLk - an imaginative write from a very feminine pen. Such an apt comparison. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
Kiser Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 5:38 PM
Thanks so much, Jennifer; I am glad you enjoyed it.
Michael Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 8:53 AM
A natural woman...lovely write...
Kiser Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 5:38 PM
Many thanks again.
Trifiatis Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 5:18 AM
O u t s t a n d i n g dearest, MLK!
Kiser Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 5:39 PM
Thank you so much.
Krutsinger Avatar
February 19, 2019 at 6:26 PM
"ruffled parrots" is a perfect way to portray tulips. What a great description!
Kiser Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 5:39 PM
I have some parrot tulips in my yard, among the others; they are very beautiful. Thanks.
Onclaud Avatar
February 19, 2019 at 2:58 PM
ohh, an explosion of hues and lovely tulips, ML... beautiful write...huggs
Kiser Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 5:40 PM
It is an explosion when they've bloomed in Spring. Thanks Nette.
Pandit Avatar
February 19, 2019 at 2:08 PM
Splendidly done..they do look awesome!
Kiser Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 5:40 PM
Yes they do, thanks.
Stebbings Avatar
February 19, 2019 at 2:06 PM
Charming, M.L. Tulips are one of my favourite flowers. // Barry
Kiser Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 5:40 PM
They were my Dad's too. I got a bunch of bulbs from him over the years.
Andresen Avatar
February 19, 2019 at 12:39 PM
- Beautiful haiku M.L., I grew up in a tulip garden ... my father loved tulips :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kiser Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 5:41 PM
Mine did too. They are hearty flowers and quite beautiful. Thanks.
Allison Avatar
February 19, 2019 at 11:28 AM
absolutely gorgeous I especially adore the ruffled parrots line:-) hugs Jan xx
Kiser Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 5:41 PM
Thank you Jan; parrot tulips are really beautiful.
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