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

[FGFRANKLIN]

The ubiquitous dancing tulip ponderer spied in the twilight. They seem to be everywhere. (Smile) I enjoyed the read and liked the rhyme. It sounds like a fairytale encounter. Nicely wrought.

[willweb]

Thanks Fabian. I appreciate your kindness.

[Chris Shaw]

Another beautiful poem from your fine pen will. A lovely memory. Stanzas flow like a stream. All good wishes.

Chris

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Chris

[Lorry]

I almost had a glint in my eye when I pondered why they are called tulip bulbs, but it turned out I was just crying sparks when I tried to fit one into my lamp socket!
A beautiful memory of her indeed Will, to remember and ponder once more, whenever the memory recall button is pressed. 😊

[willweb]

I know what you mean, after this experience I find myself saying, "Alexa, turn on the tulip" but nothing happens. Thanks my friend.

[Stella Armour]

aww.. so lovely Will
the flow and rhyme are perfect, and the images were so beautiful :)

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Stella.

[Stella Armour]

you are welcome Will ... i enjoy your poetry i don't have to decipher loads of metaphors which usually baffle me. :)