Poison Beauty

A poem about the beauty of nature while being dangerous to people because of the pandemic

Poison Beauty 

A red rose is perfect in every way 

The blue sky with hints of white clouds is stunning 

Oceans with their white capped waves are hypnotizing

Beaches with silky sand cool to the touch

Yet, right now humans are limited

The outside world doesn’t offer much solace

It’s like a poison beauty

Tempting but possibly deadly 

How I crave to leave the terrace and walk the streets 

To sit at a cafe or bakery for breakfast 

To go to the store and not fear what may happen 

It’s like a poison beauty 

Tempting but possibly deadly 

The light breezes blowing across my face

The blooming roses on the terrace 

The memories of normality 

Haunt me in my memories and dreams 

It’s like a poison beauty 

Tempting but possibly deadly 

Oh how I long for this time to pass

For the ability to come and go 

To be free of stress and worry 

To feel the stillness and peace again 

Poison Beauty