Best Irises Poems

an asylum's garden~irises full of life without tragedy...

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i sip those coffee irises
which beckon my core
sans a resounding wave
or bawdy utterance

the strong, robust urge
a breathless yearning
i stir that drink
with a flirtatious cream

i lean into his cup
the grind of healthy soil
a tasty, deep, romantic bean
those eyes ~ my twinge

a loving cup
pours into every kiss
the...

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Impetuous stems

Reaching out early in a quest for sun

Impatient to reveal their lavender glory

Spring harbingers

Emanate golden mustaches on cheerful faces

Showing a sense of humor




*Entry for Carol's "Flowers of Spring" contest...

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The irises are so purple bright
glistening and gazing in the night
starry back drop out of sight

Picture perfect as the full moon
past the horizon of gloom and doom
from days that bloom in late June

By Susan Mills...

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Amid the multi-colored tulips complementing my yard, purple irises raise their faces to the glistening rays of sun that filters through the tree boughs.

iris eyes
uplifted with hope
red cardinal



Purple Flowers Poetry Contest
Nayda Ivette Negron Flores
5-30-2022...

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Eyes burn red;
sticky lines streak
down cheeks
flushed pink.

Moisture clings
to wilting lashes,
breaths are 
ragged and harsh.

Doubt casts a shadow 
over hazel irises,
warping images
projected at them....

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Van Gogh painted irises
That everyone admires.
In gardens, very often,
They’re the flower that inspires.

I, however, am not swayed
By any iris charms.
To me, they look quite evil,
Setting off my brain’s alarms.

Though irises have many fans,
I’m sure I’m not alone,
Which proves that famous saying’s truth – 
That is,...

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The Irises

Moira arranged  
bearded Irises
in the roman vase 
and set them 
in the living room window. 
The forest makes a perfect 
backdrop for the huge blooms. 

Deep royal purple of ancient wine
crushed in warm summer valleys.
White, sparkling against the
patch work green, of oak and...

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surfing irises
shocked with sunburnt spots of red
— xanthous sun’s sore glare

6/4/2018...

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You couldn't grow irises out of your heart -
            But you could get out rhinestones,
                   ...

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Waving purple flags
Standing alert at my gate
New day is dawning...

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To  explore the mystery,
Behind veils of irises
Covering sinful beauty;
I am imprisoned, no less
By the pain your look suggests.



6.14.2015
Contest--Through Your Eyes
Leon Datu   Visual 3
21 words only...

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I'll be here but a day or two
   but promise to boldly bloom for you.
Tall and stately I'll hold my ground
   yellow, white, purple, blue and subtle shades of brown.
Colors and flowers that barely sway in the wind
   with...

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I am reading your autobiography, the encyclopedia of you
  yet I remain a student of your sclera
     a pupil of your pupils
       a Vincent of your irises


An excerpt from the poem "A Strange Galaxy"...

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Garden Fairy Bright and Glary
Garden fairy bright and glary
Your floral displays glow 
With velvet irises kisses
Having you stood on tippy-toe
Where glorious irises grow.

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24th May 2023 

Mother Goose Grows Up Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Miranda Hawley

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Nursery rhyme chosen to grow up is…

Mary, Mary Quite Contrary

Mary,...

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