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

[Robert Haigh]

A nicely penned poem, with a neat twist at the end! I enjoyed the read!

[Gee]

Thank you Robert

[Susan 🦋]

We’ll considering I spent all day cleaning up my garden… they better not be lying to me! I’m believing their floral words! 🌺🌷🌸 fun and clever little write! I enjoyed reading 😊

[Gee]

Thank you kindly Susan

[W. Barrett Munn]

This has a nice rhythm to it that helps hold it together and “floral word” is a nice surprise.

[Gee]

Thank you..

[Carola]

conversations with flowers, who'd have thought! ....a lovely rhyming poem that made me smile.
we don't get snow where I live.

cheerio carola

[Gee]

Thank you Carola

[Betty Hermelee]

So all things pointed to spring, the buds , the colors, BUT, the next day it snowed so are the blossoms to blame? Or spring? Who’s is lying here?.
Nice piece Gee… don’t worry we had a cold snap and all the daffodils wilted, so sad….hope the straighten up soon😊
Best
B.

[Gee]

Hi Betty, a belated thank you.
Hope you are well

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome Gee, no apologies!
Best, B

[JE Falcon]

LOL, a nice poem with subtle humor added. This was a fun read. Thanks!

[Gee]

Thank you, your review is appreciated

[Shelley Warner]

Ah, that was funny. I wasn't expecting the ending, though the title should have warned me. Such nice floral communications only to have winter come back. Here in the Pacific NW, I was on a walk the other day and saw Trillium leaves, promising that the pretty, white, three-petaled blossoms will soon appear. I like your "about me" comment that your pieces are for those without code breaking skills.

[Gee]

Thanks Shelley.
" for those without code breaking skills" :)
I think my poetry must be some of the simplest on here as I write what I like to read, simple, easily understood verse, pose etc.

[Shelley Warner]

I like to write in simple language too.

[Ken Simm.]

Whimsical and so true at the moment.

[Gee]

Thank you Ken

[Cherrie L Bill]

Love the title and how you worked it around nature.

I love it and can relate. I got pelted with ice and snow ❄️ on the way home Thursday night and on April fool's woke to a heavy frost and blackice.
That old Winter just doesn't want to lay low.

[Gee]

Thanks Cherrie. Yep, winter ain't for budging :)

[Mark Henderson]

Beautiful imagery Gee. I enjoyed this poem thoroughly and will make sure to read through your catalogue of work.

[Gee]

Thanks Mark, remember when reading I am a hairy arsed construction worker who plays at this to pass time :))