Petals:I’ve counted thempressed thempreserved them Dropsof sentimentprescientpretenders Trivialpursuits of passiongaming for lovechildish ploys Petalsfickle as the seasonselusive as joytoo soon expended. (For Eugi’s Weekly Prompt: petals. Image my own.)
It’s just a moth, I offeredthat blue moon nightrattling windowschafing nerves We’d chosen exile –sister and I – refuge from family demons, not ours to claim Innocence borrowsresponsibility – I boreit like a badge;she shattered Could not discriminatedarkness from her owninner light – soughtto end the fury I’ll carry us both,I murmured, too youngto recognize […]
Countless, the timesI’ve spoken out of place –words spilling unfiltered –grading myself harshlyin the aftermath – Yet a pauciloquent tonguewould leave me drowningthoughts stirringin a stagnant pool –perhaps I’ll strivefor moderation. (Image my own)
Flowers are definitely a day brightener!
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They sure are!
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We all are in need of immunity boost now than ever before!
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Agreed!
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Definitely a beautiful bouquet of smiles and sunshine. 🙂
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It sure is. Thanks Tanja.
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You are welcome.
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What a sweet and welcome sight 🙂
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Thanks. So cheery!
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You’re welcome!
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This pick me up makes me want to break out The Tempatations’ lyric, “I feel sunshine on a cloudy day, when it is cold outside, I feel the month of May….” Keith
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Thanks Keith. Now I’ll be singing that all day too!
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Lovely!
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Thanks Heather.
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Welcome 🙂
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A beautiful bundle of encouragement! Thank you for sharing this encouragement with us! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah. My pleasure.
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❤
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I love it! The bouquet and the poem brought a smile to start my day off right.
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Flowers are indeed magic. Thanks.
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You’re welcome.
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