i begin as
dry ivory bulb
asleep in deep dark
until warmth stirs from
far away as sunshine
whispers, “come to me”
i stretch
uncurling in
moist brick soil
insects tickling my
pale skin as it peels off
with sigh, “love, arise!”
i reach up
to throw off the
heaviness of garden
bed’s blanket and am
blinded by yellow light
crying, “it’s spring!”
i grow long
sabered leaves
of vibrant green to
drink in cool rain and
shelter tender buds with
promise, “we’ll dance!
i bloom in
profuse blue hues
from cerulean to indigo
unfurling petaled banners
to reveal frilly stamens and
sing, “behold life’s beauty!”
i fade as
sun sets in gold;
plucked from roots
glory slowly wanes as
flowered energy wilts with
a moan, “remember me.”
irises by van gogh
a poem in my pocket 
Feb 20, 2020 @ 14:14:54
What a stunning poem! So beautifully written Lynn 🙂💕 A wonderful tribute to the Iris
Feb 20, 2020 @ 14:44:06
Thanks for your sweet comments, Christine!
Feb 19, 2020 @ 20:26:58
I love the 5th stanza!
Feb 20, 2020 @ 09:08:22
Thanks, Sascha!
Feb 19, 2020 @ 20:02:34
You’ve both done a good job of making us remember irises.. You and Van Gogh!
Feb 20, 2020 @ 09:07:06
🙂
Feb 19, 2020 @ 18:00:10
Lynn, I love your poem, a lovely shape and a vibrant testament to another one of my favorite flowers, iris. I love VanGogh’s rendering of the beauties. If you’re a fan of VanGogh, the 2018 At Eternity’s Gate is worth a watch.
Feb 19, 2020 @ 18:01:39
I am a fan…will check this out! Thanks, Lisa.
Feb 19, 2020 @ 17:10:33
I like the thought of throwing off the garden blanket in the spring.
Feb 19, 2020 @ 17:31:11
Me too 🙂
Feb 19, 2020 @ 15:37:31
Lynn- I love this, And especially the first stanza with ‘as sunshine whispers, Come to me’. What a gorgeous line!
Feb 19, 2020 @ 16:49:37
Thanks, Linda! Glad you like it 🙂
Feb 19, 2020 @ 14:35:11
How lovely! I simply cannot wait for spring.
Feb 19, 2020 @ 15:27:06
Thanks for stopping by 🙂