Tulips – A poem by Gloria Maloney
Spring is in full swing
Tulips have burst upon the scene
A gay eclectic mesmerising spectacle, for us to peruse as we pass by
Deep velvety purple Cuban Nights
Elegantly dressed up in frills and ruffles for their opening night
Treading lightly on their heels, a Foxtrot who likes to take a solo performance
Clusters of pink candy-floss faces jostle for position
Up against the orange fiery-red Emperors; sunburst pouting lips shouting out
“We’re here!”
Dolls Minuets with pink-magenta pirouette pointed ballet slippers
Dance in the slipstream breeze to our delight
Last but not least to be outdone, red, yellow rimmed swaying Calypsos
Positively glowing with a promise of summer’s sun to come
©gloria maloney