Texas Blue Bonnets in Summertime

Texas Blue Bonnets in Summertime

 

Hot out,

Sun shines down.

It seems to prick the skin,

Its stabs knows no end.

Its weight astounds.

 

Bright is the day,

All is on display.

Blue Bonnets stand at attention,

Ever alive in the sun’s expression.

Honoring with grace.

 

Swaying in line,

Noticed along the roadside.

A beautiful view

On the drive through.

Texas Blue Bonnets in summertime.

 

A warm blanket at times,

And others, a source which blinds.

Powerfully it climbs

It’s journey’s rise.

Until reaching its heights.

 

Its fingers intwine

Drops of sweat and a glistening shine.

Even so, beauty fills the air,

With their sweet fragrance everywhere.

Texas Blue Bonnets in summertime.

 

Melinda McQueen Rodgers

July 15, 2021

Reviews

[Christina Hill]

I, too, am from Texas. I really tilted my head on the line, It seems to prick the skin. What a perfect way to lasso and capture how to describe the brutality of the summer Texas sun ! I love this poem ! I tapped into your poem because I love bluebonnets. And now I love your writing ! Keep going Tex !

[Melinda McQueen]

Nice to meet a fellow Texan here! Thanks for reading and leaving your review.

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared dear Melinda.
"Swaying in line,
Noticed along the roadside.
A beautiful view
On the drive through.
Texas Blue Bonnets in summertime"
The above lines. I loved. The Texas Blue Bonnets are reaching for God. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Melinda McQueen]

Thanks for reading and giving your thoughtful review.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Melinda.

[John the Baptist]

Indeed it is hot out. Very good imagery here, almost like a photograph. I don't think I've ever seen a Texas Blue Bonnet, but I imagine they must be quite a sight.

[Melinda McQueen]

Thanks for reading and giving your thoughtful review.