the word barren means rocky land
a perfect name for a vast limestone area
in the The Barrens of Ireland
it is a desolate place with few trees
except for the Hawthorne tree that grows
but is
twisted and stunted
yet, wildflowers thrive in an array of colors
growing out of crevices in limestone slabs
of dried up lakes
during the summer months
from the crevices you will find . . . lovely purple gems
red Cranesbill, pink Rock Roses, and yellow Mountain Avens
and many, many more
maidenhair fern and moss love the damp crevice's
and in stony pastures of The barren
the wildflowers grow and thrive
creating a beautiful landscape ...
I would love to swim to the 'Guilamine' in the skin
Or dance on a carpet of sheer pleasure
I might like an ice-cream cone on the way
Topped with pink and golden treasure.
I would enjoy a drink made of sparkles
That might light up with yellow-red magic
My dreary grey-blue life – and then
I would anticipate with joy an umbrella
Made of silk and maidenhair fern
To be silly with –
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