And They Called Her Iris

Cheers the pair of ya..

And They Called Her Iris

 

As a rainbow she appeared 

And then as one

They each fell 

Hopelessly in love with her

One upon one, upon one,

Upon one 

Until all her beauty

Was revealed

And then they named her Iris

 

Author's Note

1) Iris = an ambiguous color term, usually referring to shades ranging from blue-violet to violet
2) Iris = Greek Goddess often represented as a rainbow
3) Iris = The coloured part of the eye

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful use of words. Shared a tale and you made the reader believe and understand. Thank you Neville for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Neville]

I feel well and truly spoilt my friend... bless you Neville

[Fran Marie]

Lovely piece so gently expressing a sweet love
of life..and they called her
Iris..simply beautiful..

[Neville]

you are far too generous Fran Marie.. but i like it.. thank you so much for checking in.. N

[A.E. Surdam]

Beautiful. I could interpret this so many different ways. Parents meeting their newborn child. Finding a stray, adopting it, and discovering the joys of being a pet parent. I could even imagine a fantastical version of finding a fairy or a tiny child like Thumbelina inside of a flower or Iris. Great job!

[Neville]

my word.. what can I say.. what a lovely stream of possibilities and true... thank you so very muchly... Neville

[Chris]

You encapsulated reality... and nicely too.

[Neville]

You have just made my evening sir.. and true.. Many thanks indeed Chris.... Neville

[Verse]

Hahaha! We know exactly who we are!!! :):)

Not to say I told you so, Nev, but...

V

[Neville]

Yes.... but no but's now...:) N

[Verse]

Hahahaha! :):)

[Neville]

if a smile is arf a larf, then I'm a lar.... too... :)

[The Iron Horseman]

A beautiful poem of the love of parents for their newborn. You have encapsulated so much emotion with so few words, Neville. That moment of seeing a healthy child for the very first time is one of life's greatest experiences, and you have summed it up vividly. Very nicely done, my friend.

[Neville]

there are so many interpretations possible.. yours is delightful and true of course... both mine are fully fledged and flown... N

[The Iron Horseman]

Mine too! :)

[Neville]

I feel a cult coming on... anyone got a hanky .... :)

[The Iron Horseman]

Just putting one in the post to you, okay? :D

[Neville]

cheers...... :)

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Beautiful words Neville. A woman? A child? An infant I think. Bless her and welcome to Sweet Iris.

[Neville]

thank you so much .... :) Neville

[lightsong]

there is always a woman whom is like that, but to me, I read Your words and what I want to think of is the birth of an Iris, this little lovingly gorgeous poem would be the myth story of her.

[lightsong]

see Chris review below , I was right :)

[Neville]

these words were formed in an instant, given away and returned to me as a gift.. a kind of collaboration.. bless ya.. N

[lightsong]

Beautiful they are, least to say.

[Neville]

I am delighted and true...

[Chris Shaw]

Of course Neville, Iris was the Greek Goddess of the rainbow. Not surprised that everyone fell in love with her, she was so beautiful. Saw a rainbow myself yesterday. A magnificent one appeared after torrential rain followed by sun. Very lovely it was too. ROYGBIV. Remember that my friend? Your poem is lovely.

Chris

[Neville]

Thank you Chris.. nowt like a little Greek mythology on a wet and windy Saturday mane is there... Not heard that old mnemonic in yonks... Neville x

[Chris Shaw]

Good morning Neville. We are blessed by blue sky and sun and from my bedroom window my silver birch is playful with with a shock of gold x

[Neville]

Lucky you.. rain like never before... we had floods and more floods.. am sick of water... not gonna shower for a month.. actually got to wait as we have no mains supply here and the drain and septic tank are struggling....

[Chris Shaw]

Oh my you are struggling! We did have really heavy rainfall last night but glorious today. Going to the marina soon to winterise our boat. Hope you get sorted soon.

Chris

[Neville]

Yes, it's a bloomin pain and a half.. I feel as if I've been winterized...cheers Chris.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I am thrilled you posted this! Such a beautiful read, Nev. Take a bow. ; )

[Neville]

Bless ya Kelly tho I do feel as if I have been well and truly collaborated.. fortunately by friends and not the enemy .... Bows to ya and out...

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'm still applauding. Wish I could throw some flowers at your feet...wait, here's some Irises! ; )

[Neville]

cheers... :)