She stood for hours
Selling her flowers
By Grim towers.
Their scent
Was long since spent.
Their bloom
Was gone to soon.
But still some bought.
Sometimes she thought
Of the bee that does take
And then forsake
The budding rose
Then goes
On to devour
Another flower.
Hour after hour
She saw the power
Of beautiful flowers.
The bees their sweet nectar took
And she was struck
By how the rose does decay
And the bee will have his way.
This is really great! I love the rhythm of it. Jaunty, but somehow with an underlying sadness. Brilliant.
Thank you Lucy. I am really pleased you like “The Flower Seller”. Best. Kevin
Maybe poetry isn’t so bad after all. Maybe there are just too many bad poets!
Thank you Lucy. Your comment has made my day. Kevin