Pondering tulips

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She pondered a tulip,

its petals a’ gleam,

on a path through the forest,

alongside a stream

 

When the trees started smiling,

her heart skipped a beat,

as the ferns whispered softly,

their message discreet,

 

In echoes of wishes,

her first to her last,

she stared at a toadstool,

the shadow it cast

 

The sun moved along,

shimmered bright in the sky

as afternoon sparkled,

a glint in her eye

 

Alone in the twilight,

she danced in a whirl,

with hair golden blonde and

it’s end in a curl

 

The cattails were singing,

their own special song,

inviting her nicely

to come sing along

 

And together they sang,

a most wonderful tune

That reached to the stars,

and circled the moon

 

I watched from a hedgerow,

trimmed neat like a box

I felt I was hiding,

as sly as a fox

 

It’s then that she saw me,

our eyes came to meet

I thought she was pretty,

her giggle so sweet

 

But, quick as I saw her,

as quick she was gone

Like evening arriving,

when it was just dawn

 

But still I was happy,

and who wouldn’t be

When something so pretty

your eyes they do see

 

So,

 

I pondered a tulip

its petals a’ gleam

a reminder of her,

that day by the stream

 

Reviews

[Rachel Fitzgerald-Feele..]

Another lovely piece. A pleasure to read

[willweb]

Thanks again. I am thrilled you liked this one

[Alisa Js]

What a delightful piece that drew this reader in, lovely visuals and sweet, sweet story.

Thanks for sharing with us out here

[willweb]

Thank you for your visit and kind words.

[William Michael Reeves]

That was pretty good. Simple, but tells a complete story. The cadence just carries me along with easy rhymes that felt as natural as the forest ... that you seemed to be hiding in. A stalker in the pines. With thoughts to deflower his prey I imagine. I'm not so sure this isn't a confession.

[willweb]

It could be but the only ones listening are the squirrels (who think I am nuts anyway) and the raccoons, (Who never care how bad you smell) the rest don't really care. Thanks again my friend.

[Soren]

You have a most sentimental heart Will. This poem was so wistful and like it came from another place and time. As always your meter and rhyme were impeccable and carried me along. The relationship was not enduring but the memory was and that's what counts.

[willweb]

Thank you so much my friend. I truly appreciate your time and comments.

[Shweta]

Hello willweb, such a lovely poem this is! Loved the imagery and the rhymes. Keeps one hooked in it. Nice write!

[willweb]

Thank you so much. I am happy you liked it.

[Yoonna]

That was a great poem. The description of the girl was breathtaking.

[willweb]

Thank you so much Yoona

[Dave Brown]

realistically, this is not at all the type of subject matter I am incline to, but you have done such an excellent write, (typically) it can only be admired and I assume this is a fairy nymph you met eyes with, which makes it even that much more enjoyable.

[willweb]

Thanks Dave. It seems my mind always ends up someplace it shouldn't be. : )

[jacob erin-cilberto]

She existed, long enough to matter to him.
Something so pretty, blossoms, shows its beauty and causes him to smile.

Sometimes relationships are like this...we find a love so pretty, so smart, so funny....we start to love her bloom and then suddenly, the flower dies, the love goes away...and we are left pondering whether she really existed or not.

[willweb]

Thanks so much my friend. Sorry it took me so long to get back here again

[John the Baptist]

Well, surprising a nymph is never a good policy. They're really shy when it comes to unexpected strangers. Reminds me of one of my cats.

[willweb]

Thanks so much John. Sorry for the late reply

[Relic]

Now THIS is poetry. The kind I wish I could write. Great syllable count and rhymes and a great sentimental story behind it.

All I can give is 100. Excellent job. Great font too.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Neville. I am glad you enjoyed this

[Relic]

Well, not quite neville, haha but I do like his writing. :)))

[willweb]

Sorry my friend, I wasn't paying attention. Ooops, ok, you can now call me whatever you like, even late for dinner. : )

[willweb]

It was the eye!!!! Neville also uses an eye avatar, though his is a bit more faded. : )

[Relic]

You're forgiven. :)