Pretty liars

Simple words on a false dawn

I asked the swaying daffodils
by whom they had been sent
I asked if spring their courier
they nodded in assent.

I asked the Apple blossom same
then snowdrops, bluebells too
they all said spring their courier
and that winter now was through.

So I took them at their floral word
believing all they said be true
but woke to find a world of white
"Oh what pretty liars you"

Author's Note

We have had a week of glorious sunshine then snowfall yesterday!

Reviews

[DIVYA]

The weather is so whimsical nowadays.
Perhaps, the sweet things are as surprised as you.
There is so much to love about this poem.
It all works together to make it a most engaging read.

[Gee]

Thanks Divya

[DIVYA]

Most welcome Gee. :)

[Zoe Richardson]

This is so very clever! Here in Alabama we have cold snaps followed by spells of balmy weather. Thus passes winter, and often things bloom when it is far too early. But flowers are only polite fibbers. That dang groundhog could give a politician lessons!

[Gee]

We could do with perma frosting the majority of politicians.
Glad you enjoyed these simple wee verses, it was fun to write

[cahen thrips]

Not being qualified to write a review, I'd nevertheless like to hit an "especially like" button. but I can't find one. So here's a thumbs-up.

[Gee]

You are as qualified as the rest of the motley crew on here:)
Thank you for taking the time to read and leave a few words, it is appreciated

[Mk.t.g]

Wonderfully composed, Gee! The sense of emotion and the background behind it is excellent! Thanks for sharing!
Mk.t.g

[Gee]

A belated thank you :)
Hope you are enjoying this festive period

[Mk.t.g]

You're Welcome, Gee!

[duff]

Layers and layers of emotion. Every line connects to the other flawlessly. The title is great. Nice work Gee.

[Gee]

Thanks duff, good to see your feet on my page:))
Hope you are keeping well

[Temperance]

Cute! I really liked this poem. Nice rhymes and rhythm too. Spring can fool us quite often and your poem is a good example of that. Punchline was a kicker! Haha! So nicely done and a fun read. Thank you! Temp

[Gee]

Thank you for dropping in

[CD Campbell]

This was very enjoyable verse. From opening word to last line, it flowed rather well. No sticking points anywhere. This seems simple on the face of it, but truly it is something everyone can enjoy and in that I find each stanza remarkable. CD

[Gee]

Thank you kindly sir

[Aura]

Oh I love this! The weather is so unpredictable. One day it's cold , the next days are warm. I guess that's the mystery of spring season right? My favourite line was
" but woke to find a world of white
"Oh what pretty liars you"
For some reason I thought of Karma. The flowers seemed to lie, spring was here, they said. Now snow fell and when it's cold, flowers die. That's what they got for lying. I enjoyed reading this, great work!

[Gee]

Good morning, apologies for the late thank you

[Aura]

No worries, you are welcome!!

[Adelina Keith]

The weather where I live too is deceptive. One day it’s freezing, and the next it’s scorching hot. I love how you personified nature. It was also an easy read. Good work:)

[Gee]

Thank you :)

[Les]

Ah, the vagaries of the early British spring when we search for Swallows as a portent of the, hopefully, warm Summer to come. But, yes, Mother Nature plays tricks and can make fools of us. The truisms in this poem made me smile. Let’s hope for a little proper warmth this time around.

[Gee]

Thank you Les