~Whimsical Notions~

A tribute to Gilbert~

~Whimsical Notions~

She browses the whimsical articles

Displayed on the table in front

Of her,

Thinking about which one she will

Ask for,

Maybe, her parents can honor 

Her request this time,

Just one small trinket to fill her

Playtime in the sunny afternoons

on their garden veranda.

She attempts to formulate a plan to

Approach this delicate subject

Inside her head, as she decides on

Which item to pick for this

Planned purchase as the occupied marketplace

Continues to fill with diligent customers, harried beggars, and engaging ladies enjoying their tea and blueberry scones at small tables surrounding the square of industrious vendors

Doing their business in the summer weekend air filled with the aroma of fresh baked goods, displayed fish, and cut flowers waiting for purchase.

This particular display makes her decision very hard to make in the little time she must make up her mind and try to convince her parents that she must have at least one new toy to fulfill her assortment.

Her bright eyes wander from item to item,

The pretty dolls dressed in lacy frills, the horses on wheels, and the various accessories among the contrasting figures. Numerous reservations fill her thinking as she ponders her decision,

Would this hoop be more fun than dressing dolls up for a tea party held at noon?

A friendly lady calls out, "How are you this fine morning?" The little girl just bats her long lashes.

"Have you made up your mind yet what strikes your fancy on this lovely day?"

"I can't decide." Replies, the little gal dressed in dark velvet.

"Decisions can be difficult and often take time." The nice woman tells her as tidies up the table and watches two women sipping tea near them.

"Can you tell me what one you would pick?" the little girl asks her as she waits for her parents to return from the meat stand.

"No one should make that choice for you because it wouldn't be true to your spirit of inclinations."

"I don't know what that means--but, I think this hoop will provide more joy than the doll I admire."

"Yes, the hoop could be aspiring and fill your yearning for movement as you enjoy the sunshine."

"Now, I have to convince my parents to believe the same notion." The girl places the hoop against the table and she waves at the lady as she leaves to tell her parents what she desires from the whimsical toy display.

                J. E. Cook ©2017 in memory of the artist (V. Gilbert)

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Reviews

[Brent]

Relatable experience of childhood when I would sometimes tag along while my mom went to the flea market. I like this; it's sort of like flash fiction. I'm not sure who V. Gilbert is, but your poem does well to capture the innocence of youth.

Keep up the great descriptive work!

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Yes, I wasn't sure whether it would be a narrative poem or flash fiction...thanks for your input and review!
:)

[Coyote Poetry]

Artwork and words were amazing. I liked the story in the poetry. I liked the places and the thoughts of the young girl. Thank you dear Josie for sharing the amazing tale. I liked the ending and the complete story.
Coyote

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Dear friend, I am glad it sounded complete and entertained you!
TY!

[Coyote Poetry]

It was complete and a worthwhile tale. You are welcome dear Josie. I will read more of your work later. Three grandchildren are running wild in the house.