Hello All. The prompt for today was to use flowers, and the special language of flowers, to inspire the poem. Like our Victorians ancestors, I had some experience in this, from a trip long ago. But that is a story for another day, and another poem.
A Tussie Mussie for 2020
A simple bouquet of words
I put together for today
Made up of all the flowers
I wish I could send your way
Because you deserve some happy thoughts
And not just a bunch of forget-me-knots.
Bright reds, yellows and pinks
It’s the Zinnia which sends
Thoughts of keeping in our hearts
All near and absent friends
We think of you and wish you were here
Though it would make it a tight fit my dear.
The Chinese Chrysanthemum
Is for cheer under adversity
With its long flowing petals
It also adds some diversity
The awesome power of this striking one
Is to help hold fast to your humor and fun
The tall larkspurs, for lightness,
To keep everything merry.
The blue Lupine, for imagination,
So your routine you can vary.
When you have been in the same room for hours
That’s when you need to try to smell the flowers
The charming Wood Sorrel
With its happy yellow flower
And leaf of lucky shamrock
Should bring you joy by the hour
Adding this to the bunch is kind of incredible
This handy little flower is also quite edible.
To wish you durability
And strength to see it through
Hardy pink dogwood blossoms
Would be included too.
All wrapped in Iceland Moss for health
With a little bright penny for wealth
This virtual Tussie Mussie
Says hope you are well
Sends you happy tidings
Because you are swell
Delivering floral messages is the path of least resistance
And sending real flowers risks failing to social distance
