Early each morn
before the dawn
she primps and prettifies
shadows her eyes
lines her brows
lipstick applies
rouges her cheeks
powders her nose
lacquers her hair
files then paints her nails
fingers and toes
pampers places
it never shows
and every night
washes it all away
only to do it
go through it
all over again
exactly the same
at sunrise
the very next day
Categories:
prettifies, fashion, fun, humorous, woman,
Form: Rhyme
Wild and domestic they flourish strong and bold,
Upon the new season they spring into life.
Millions of colors they create beautiful sights,
Spreading scents to natures building creatures,
Creatures small, flying, crawling, they renew.
Spreading seeds of glory upon every stop,
Developing springs intentions of new birth.
First sprig that flows outward secures life.
As it reaches into the heavens it embarks,
On a cycle that prettifies earth’s dignity.
That shows the beauty that flowers bring.
For all of nature to see and smell so sweet,
Spring shall be the start of Flowers galore.
Written by
Cecil Hickman
Sponsor Francine Roberts
Contest Name Flowers
Categories:
prettifies, life, nature, seasons, uplifting
Form: Free verse