Pretty liars

Simple words on a false dawn

I asked the swaying daffodils
by whom they had been sent
I asked if spring their courier
they nodded in assent.

I asked the Apple blossom same
then snowdrops, bluebells too
they all said spring their courier
and that winter now was through.

So I took them at their floral word
believing all they said be true
but woke to find a world of white
"Oh what pretty liars you"

Author's Note

We have had a week of glorious sunshine then snowfall yesterday!

Reviews

[Temperance]

Cute! I really liked this poem. Nice rhymes and rhythm too. Spring can fool us quite often and your poem is a good example of that. Punchline was a kicker! Haha! So nicely done and a fun read. Thank you! Temp

[Gee]

Thank you for dropping in

[CD Campbell]

This was very enjoyable verse. From opening word to last line, it flowed rather well. No sticking points anywhere. This seems simple on the face of it, but truly it is something everyone can enjoy and in that I find each stanza remarkable. CD

[Gee]

Thank you kindly sir

[Aura]

Oh I love this! The weather is so unpredictable. One day it's cold , the next days are warm. I guess that's the mystery of spring season right? My favourite line was
" but woke to find a world of white
"Oh what pretty liars you"
For some reason I thought of Karma. The flowers seemed to lie, spring was here, they said. Now snow fell and when it's cold, flowers die. That's what they got for lying. I enjoyed reading this, great work!

[Gee]

Good morning, apologies for the late thank you

[Aura]

No worries, you are welcome!!

[Adelina Keith]

The weather where I live too is deceptive. One day it’s freezing, and the next it’s scorching hot. I love how you personified nature. It was also an easy read. Good work:)

[Gee]

Thank you :)

[Les]

Ah, the vagaries of the early British spring when we search for Swallows as a portent of the, hopefully, warm Summer to come. But, yes, Mother Nature plays tricks and can make fools of us. The truisms in this poem made me smile. Let’s hope for a little proper warmth this time around.

[Gee]

Thank you Les

[Robert Haigh]

A nicely penned poem, with a neat twist at the end! I enjoyed the read!

[Gee]

Thank you Robert

[Susan 🦋]

We’ll considering I spent all day cleaning up my garden… they better not be lying to me! I’m believing their floral words! 🌺🌷🌸 fun and clever little write! I enjoyed reading 😊

[Gee]

Thank you kindly Susan

[W. Barrett Munn]

This has a nice rhythm to it that helps hold it together and “floral word” is a nice surprise.

[Gee]

Thank you..

[Carola]

conversations with flowers, who'd have thought! ....a lovely rhyming poem that made me smile.
we don't get snow where I live.

cheerio carola

[Gee]

Thank you Carola

[Betty Hermelee]

So all things pointed to spring, the buds , the colors, BUT, the next day it snowed so are the blossoms to blame? Or spring? Who’s is lying here?.
Nice piece Gee… don’t worry we had a cold snap and all the daffodils wilted, so sad….hope the straighten up soon😊
Best
B.

[Gee]

Hi Betty, a belated thank you.
Hope you are well

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome Gee, no apologies!
Best, B

[JE Falcon]

LOL, a nice poem with subtle humor added. This was a fun read. Thanks!

[Gee]

Thank you, your review is appreciated