Bury me in lilacs

it’s been too long…

I’ve dreamt of sucking on bright red cherries,
with bright red lips,
and compelling green eyes.

Enticing;
seduced by the look and overt nature,
under umbrellas on Devine,
with blondes from the country club over the river.

Looking at you,
back at me,
in a field on the west coast,
intertwined eyes and flushing red cheeks,
blush.

I’ve dreamed of sulking in my femininity,
of drowning in tainted bath water colored violet,
of embracing the sweetness of being a woman.
What it means to lie flat on a sofa,
and softly touch yourself,
with pretty pink nails,
manicured to the tip.

But the incentive has sadly disappeared;
natural instincts have been put away.

I’be watched peaches rot,
primarily due to a decreased population in the fields,
and stems become fragile and rotted brown-
fall off;
lose value,
lose purpose.

Blooming season is over.
Being seductive is mainstream,
my promiscuity no longer has affect
bury me in lilacs.

Reviews

[ghost]

"i’ve dreamed of sulking in my femininity / of drowning in tainted bath water colored violet / of embracing the sweetness of being a woman / what it means to lie flat on a sofa / and softly touch yourself /with pretty pink nails /manicured to the tip"

I'm no stranger to this feeling, and you have conveyed it so beautifully. Femininity is invaluable...

[lovelymarina]

That it is. Thank you for your lovely review.
XX
Marina

[Coyote Poetry]

Gentle, strong and meaningful words shared dear Lovely Marina.
"blooming season is over.
being seductive is mainstream
my promiscuity no longer has affect
bury me in lilacs."
The above lines. Haunting and beautiful. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[lovelymarina]

Thank you dearly Coyote. Thank you for always picking out lines in my poems that you enjoy the most. It means a lot.
Thanks again for an amazing review …
Xx
Marina

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Marina.

[emmajoy]

Femininity is much underrated in this age of equality and all that stuff, perhaps. But being a woman has advantages so many we haven't discovered them yet. YET, in your poem is both advice and damnation - that third magnificently contrived stanza goes from A to Z then, leads on to retrospection and self.. perhaps what our ingredients truly are? Your words conjur thoughts, create questions.. and that is what fine writing is about. Lilacs have it all, perhaps: ' lie lacks', nevah! Thank you!!!

[lovelymarina]

Femininity is sadly so underrated in this generation. It's such a beautiful thing so many of us are so lucky to be able to naturally encompass.. Yes the poem takes a turn... and it's up to the reader for interpretation...glad you enjoyed.. thank you so much!
XX
Marina

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

A wonderful image of femininity and a freedom to bask in its sensuality. I enjoyed the change reflecting season and the final picturesque image in the ending. A very alluring piece of poetry.

[lovelymarina]

A freedom to bask in its sensuality indeed. A true gift...a beautiful gift. But what has it become nowadays? Thank you for your kind review.
Marina

[Chris Shaw]

Vivid and alluring imagery in this write. Your final stanza sums up beautifully the meaning in your lines for me. All things pass, but not everything loses its value. Staying close to nature has always enriched my life and made it more meaningful. We learn from the natural environment. Lilacs are intoxicating in their fragrance. Yes lilacs are both beautiful and valued. Thank you for sharing your art lovely marina.

Chris

[lovelymarina]

"We learn from the natural environment" Yes we do.. and what we're surrounded by plays a huge impact on our behavioral and thought process as well. Perhaps this plays a role in our femininity as well... Thank you for your beautiful review Chris..
Xx
Marina

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely to see you back here. ((marina)) Yes the natural environment has a huge impact on my own femininity.

[lovelymarina]

Thank you Chris... Nursing is kicking my butt... I miss writing. I'm trying my hardest to make time for it.. I hope to be more active once I get comfortable with my routine.

:)

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, nursing is a huge challenge these days. I have two sisters who have recently retired from it. Routine is everything. Once the framework is there, you can add on or take off. Good luck and make time for you :)

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, nursing is a huge challenge these days. I have two sisters who have recently retired from it. Routine is everything. Once the framework is there, you can add on or take off. Good luck and make time for you :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I would spell out "u"---
but this has twists and turns...as has been happening during this pandemic...we are
fragile in value and purpose...but there is a seductiveness about rebounding, about coming back...
to be buried in lilacs long enough to rejuvenate...the world needs that manicure right now.
j.

[lovelymarina]

Can always count on you to make such an introspective comparison! Poetry to real life.. yes indeed the world does, J.
Thank you for your lovely review as always,
Marina