When Seasons Speak

When seasons speak
    of warm and blue and bright 
They call to me
           with everything in sight  

To worry not
           the problems of the day
To just enjoy
           the love of nature’s way

When seasons speak
         of war and hate and pain
They call to mind
            of what there is to gain

Another win
                 another plot of land
The toll of death 
             another bloodied hand

I wonder how
  just how one comes to choose
Bullets to flowers  
                with so much to lose
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Goldsmith Avatar
May 3, 2024 at 8:18 AM
I enjoyed reading your "When Seasons Speak" write. Great Ending... Have a blessed day writing away.........................
Gentile Avatar
May 3, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Thank you so much Paula xxxoo
Wolf Avatar
May 2, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Gettysburg comes to mind. Beautiful write, my friend. :) Gershon
Gentile Avatar
May 3, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Thanks so much GW!!!
Lane Avatar
May 2, 2024 at 5:55 AM
When greed and power become more important to people, the value of peace is lost. Brings to mind the cliche’ about smelling the roses. Lovely lines with a message.
Gentile Avatar
May 2, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Thank yo so much Lin xxoo
George Avatar
May 2, 2024 at 4:26 AM
The loveliness of nature stands in contrast to man made atrocities like war. We often make the wrong choice of bullets over flowers. It is so sad. Beautiful poetry, dear Mike. Much wisdom in your concluding lines.
Gentile Avatar
May 2, 2024 at 4:44 AM
Thank you Valsa xxoo
One Avatar
May 1, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Your poem eloquently contrasts the beauty of nature's seasons with the harsh realities of human conflict and violence. The opening lines evoke a sense of tranquility and serenity, as the speaker is called by the warmth and brightness of nature's embrace. It invites us to immerse ourselves in the simple joys of existence, free from the burdens of daily worries.
Gentile Avatar
May 2, 2024 at 3:59 AM
Thank you Silent one!!
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 1, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Hello Mike , i wonder the same thing. Happy Wednesday. xxxx-oooo./Darlene/.
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 2, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Hello Mike, so nice to see you. thank you. Happy Thursday. xxxxooo /Darlene/
Gentile Avatar
May 2, 2024 at 3:58 AM
Thank you so much Darlene xxoo Happy Thirsday!
M  Avatar
May 1, 2024 at 12:11 AM
WOW Mike…..l love this poem and the last stanza holds so much power!! Debx
Gentile Avatar
May 1, 2024 at 5:37 AM
Thank you so much Deb xxoo
Rodrigues Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 7:54 PM
How does one choose bullets to flowers…the devil is busy taking shots. Will we have better days?
Gentile Avatar
May 1, 2024 at 5:38 AM
I sure hope so Kim I hope you've been well xxoo Happy Wednesday!
Gayagay Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Beautiful, succinct. Love the last stanza.
Gentile Avatar
May 1, 2024 at 5:37 AM
Thank you Ryan!
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