i want to be

artwork by ohmuller8

the rain dressed the garden

in an iridescent outfit fit for the ball

last night

the flowers woke up

ready to dance the night away

but the palms were still

they knew the thrill was gone

ground to mere dust

the streets were empty

and faces were masked

corona spilled into our world

like a bitter kiss 

yet the stars still sparkled

and the flowers still danced

i want to be a flower

Reviews

[barleygirl]

So true! So true! Living in the wilderness, I see the "other side" to the covid coin -- the one where nobody wears protection becuz we are free spirits & we'll keep our distance, mostly (but sometimes we forget) -- kinda like the birds & the bees. I love how your poem ends in a burst of longing for this life of nature where critters have no idea what the human covid issue might be! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Margie. After 8 months of the pandemic and many more to come, I think many are worn out. I know I am. Yes, living in the wilderness must be quite different. Not sure I could handle it, but I know you love it. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Lydi.... so far it seems that Nature still
lives freely... the Moon and Stars still shine and the
flowers bloom. We do feel like a flower when we walk in our own yard
and breathe the air that Birds breathe... but then they can fly high and above the mystery of the Virus... Love the beginning of your poem.
It rather reminds me of Cinderella dressed for the Ball... but then at Midnight
the spell would be broken. Now we are searching for the proper "Fit" for the
Virus that will be a Vaccine... one fits all. Lovely poetry full of Hope on the Horizon.
Absolutely a Work of Art from the Heart... delicate as a Rose. gently, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, nature lives freely. Your review is so poetic, Pat. Hope is definitely on the horizon! Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

I would like to be a flower too Lydi**. Your lines made me think of Wordsworth and daffodils. A host of golden daffodils dancing in the breeze. No social distancing, no covid and no election fall out to worry about. You are right though, we still have the stars to look at. Some very beautiful imagery here. I hope you are well. Keep safe my friend.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Hi Chris. We always took being with friends and socializing for granted. Now a meal in a restaurant seems like a dream! Thank you so much for the lovely review. Yes, we are staying healthy and safe....hope you are as well. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

All OK Lydi**, but like you miss the socialising with friends and family. How we took things for granted. Roll on the vaccines.

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, I hope they are available to all very soon.