iced tea perplexities

blame this on the fact there's a heat index of 105 here today.....

tasting the afternoon 
in a tall glass of iced tea
i ponder perplexities of life

do bees have moustaches?
(if they do, they must be sweet)

does the flamingo’s foot hurt?
would sensible shoes help?

if i lived before 
did my tarot card reading predict
i would be sitting here today 
assembling happily ever afters from dandelion wishes
bamboozling reality
believing tribulations are as simple as
perforating my thirst
with this tall glass of iced tea

 

Reviews

[RomaJ]

A tall glass of iced tea is delightful. Especially on a hot, summer afternoon.
Just holding the glass, absorbing its coolness in your hand and having a sip.
It is so refreshing. It just makes life taste a little sweeter.
Summer musings with a tall glass of iced tea is an afternoon well spent.
I'm actually having some right now, and wondering, if bees really do have mustaches? hmm...
Your musings bring a smile. I love this.

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad my words brought you a smile, Roma. Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[andrea rose]

ugh this simile worked so well. So little words, and this just hit home. Beautiful piece.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Andrea. Lydi**

[Nia Lisa]

Your writing is so clean, refreshing and lighthearted :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Nia. Lydi**

[Shabeeh Haider]

Fulfilling your thirst with a glass of iced tea on a hot summers day is very fulfilling.
I like your musing. Brought a smile to my lips.

[Lydia Shutter]

May your smile continue throughout the weekend. Thank you, Shabeeh. Lydi**

[Shabeeh Haider]

Welcome and thank you for this fine prayer.

[Bacchus]

this is what summer is made of
too hot to move-
so our brains go in silly and fun places
almost into desert mirages of great nonsense

i love this

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Sanober]

"tasting the afternoon
in a tall glass of iced tea"
Oh my! I could literally feel myself savoring the afternoon like an ice cube on my tongue, unwilling to let it go! this is so delightfully whimsical, i can't remember the last time a poem tickled my imagination like that! i would love it if bees had moustaches, and i'd make special shoes for flamingos so their feet never hurt. lol. thanks to your poems, i can always bamboozle reality, no ice tea needed! i love this so much!

[Lydia Shutter]

SANOBER!!!! So thrilled to see your butterfly on my page! Thank you so much for the great review. Lydi**

[Beccy]

Left field musings perhaps, but quite deliciously prepared and served Lydia.

'Do bees have moustaches?' 'does the flamingo's foot hurt?' such delightful and original thoughts to ponder.

Beccy. x

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Beccy. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I understand this poem dear Lydia. Ice tea is magic on a hit summer day. Thank you for sharing your amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, John. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Lydia.

[Addict With a Pen]

Happy poetry is always the best in my opinion. Love the cute imagery and the way you crafted your words!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much. Lydi**

[Quinn W]

I feel your pain! It's not just hot, it's humid where I am. I was dying but your poem saved me. Laughter is the best medicine! An your poem definitely made me laugh! I loved it!

[Lydia Shutter]

Quinn, it is quite humid here too...South Florida. Indeed, laughter is the best medicine. Thank you for your review. Lydi**