Iris dance.

Where does the iris come from?

 

One day, the flower gods, 
in their heaven, 
laughed and laughed as they 
created every different kind of flora imaginable.

But, as in any tailor's shop, 
bits of material wound up on the sewing room floor
and otherworldly breezes swept the magical pieces away, 
out into the open, 

where they fell to earth.



Iris is the firmament in petals, 
blue on this day, framed in 
golden sun
and smiling pinks of sunrise and sunset.

The flute in her voice soars as a leitmotif, 
her fellow blossoms the harps and cellos who accompany her.

A taste of iris
would enliven, like the sugar of river water, 
and doze like afternoon sounds of sunlight on warm grass.

Her colours play with the calm and lightness
of a little girl's laugh.

What brute strength in the stalk
that spends a lifetime tethering, as the magic calls, 
holding onto one hand, 
just one more dance, 
before iris returns to the sky. 

Author's Note

A little modern mythology, meant to gladden the heart.

Reviews

[Neville]

As a rainbow she appeared
and then as one they each fell
hopelessly in love with her
one upon one upon one upon one
until all her beauty was revealed
and they named her Iris.....................this lil bit o modern mythology certainly gladdened this old
heart.... write on V..... N

[Verse]

I think your take on it might be a bit closer to the truth! :):)

Beautiful, Neville! Made me smile.

V

[Neville]

then I am consumed with satisfaction (lol)....have a great day V.... N

[Kelly Scheppers]

Pardon my interruption, but Nev, I do believe you've penned a poem there in that review!

[Neville]

Upon my word.. I do believe you might be right Kelly....

[Kelly Scheppers]

...it's beautiful, like the Iris itself!

[Neville]

thank you Kelly, now I'm blushing..

[Kelly Scheppers]

...and they named her Iris...that should be your title!!

[Verse]

Kelly’s right, Nev... you should post it!

[Neville]

but it was a gift :)

[Neville]

and they named her Iris.. how very kind of you both Kelly & Verse

[Verse]

And I am giving you permission to borrow my gift, should you so choose. :):)

[Kelly Scheppers]

...and so it comes back to you, and you give back to her. It's the circle of life...poetry in motion. Oh look, she even wants you to!!

[Verse]

I know right? This is all so very Lion King!!!

[Neville]

okay, okay.. tis done, but if you guys pull another stunt like this, I'm gonna have to buy a new pen, or summat...

[Verse]

Hahaha!! Nev, the people have spoken! :):)

[Neville]

........ :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lol, yeah!!!!

[Neville]

I have been truly collaborated and my do them bruises feel good..

[LitStar]

something majestic in this

how you dance with words and motif


wonderful

[Flowers of Eternity]

What a colorful poem like story Verse! I really felt at peace after reading it. it is beautifully written and you always never fail to impress me. Thank you so much for sharing lovey piece of writing!

[George David Hope]

Being a gardener by trade I can really relate to this. My aunt has a garden full of Iris. Really like this and thanks for sharing

[Verse]

Thank you so much! I saw an artist's painting called "Walking Iris Dance" one evening, and fell in love with the iris right then. :):)

V

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared. I did enjoy.
"The flute in her voice soars as a leitmotif,
her fellow blossoms the harps and cellos who accompany her."
I liked the complete poem. Above lines were my favorite and thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Verse]

I am truly grateful, thank you!!! :):)

V

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed your work and you are welcome.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

This is simply striking! It does indeed gladden my heart on this cold, windy, dreary day! It beams of light- hearted whimsy that turns even the proclaimed hardened heart.... soft, just look at ole Nev. down there.... reciprocatin' with a love poem...you got skills dontcha? :) (wink)

[Verse]

Oh, goodness! Now I’m the one blushing!! :):)

You can’t see it, but I’m giving Julia Roberts competition in the smiling department! :):)

Thanks so much, Your Majesty!!!

V

[Neville]

that makes two of us...

[Kelly Scheppers]

My heart beats with the musicality of nature you've so brilliantly composed here. How lovely the Iris, how versed the hand of the poet!

[Verse]

I literally laughed in delight at your comment, Kelly! And I think you’ve got Nev on the back foot, too!!! :):)

Thank you and thank you!!!

V

[A hare off]

I enjoyed your poem. A wonderful magical tale that blooms happiness

[Verse]

Ah, Hare, your comment was a treat to read yesterday evening, and to cherish through the day! Thank you for paying these little dreams a visit. :):)

V

[Suhd]

Amusing and brilliant. Adore the idea behind this.

[Verse]

Hey thanks, Suhd!!! :):)

V

[LazerRays]

I love Greek mythology :3 it's so awesome. And a rainbow goddess dancing in a poem? That's awesome! I love how happy this is and the mood of the words. It really makes you smile all childlike. Great job!

[Verse]

Ah, I am glad to find another lover of myth, a person after my own heart!!! You should see the smile on my face right now. :):)

Thanks so much!

V

[barleygirl]

I'm not a fan of iris becuz they fall over in the garden (top heavy). But the way you word-paint these flowers, I actually started to like them for a bit! *wink! wink!* You use mixed metaphors, but it works becuz your poem feels like it's reaching to every corner of the sky to spread a variety of enthusiasm bands. My favorite metaphor is the first one about fabric & sewing becuz the petals flutter in the wind exactly like fabric would & I saw that when I first started reading your poem (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Verse]

Hey, Margie! I am always glad to see you!!!
Thank you for being willing to step away from what you know to be true about the iris, and to swim in my world of dreams for a minute or two! Yes, I am queen of the mixed metaphor (and of the truism, for that matter). Actually, truth be told, I am Queen of the Broken Rule. Why not throw in an extra beat or syllable from time to time? How else will the reader stay awake while reading your sonnet? That is my basic philosophy of life where I can get away with it. :):)

I am so glad you enjoyed this one! I wrote it when a painting titled 'Walking Iris Dance' sang out to me one day. It was within the first year of my poetry writing, and so it is the poetry equivalent of a childhood memory, just very special. Thank you for sharing the view!!!

V

[barleygirl]

After a career of 30+ fulltime years in technical writing, I started here at the cafe 2-1/2 yrs ago with a rather rigid viewpoint. Writers like you have taught me to embrace a more fluid viewpoint & also how "dislikes" just get in the way! *smile*