poetry: petals

hold this, please
while I wander underwater
where softness grows
where muted heartbeats
dance

look closer, bend
see tiger stripes gleaming
where fire resides
where boldness bellows
sings

become mermaid, dive
unfold each lovely bloom
where water renews
where bells chime
live

24 thoughts on “poetry: petals”

This was beautiful, Bridgette. ❤ Lovely inspiring verses! 🙂

Bridgette | February 16, 2024 at 4:42 pm

You are so kind, Tom! Thank you.

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Bridgette an insight into the world of petals diving in like a mermaid and muted heartbeats, what you see and feel is up to how far your imagination will take you🙏❤️

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Bridgette | February 16, 2024 at 4:44 pm

Yes! Lately I’ve been spending a lot of time in water and it’s reminded me how deep our imagination goes and how connected we all are. Thank you for the thoughtful comment.

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Beautiful Bridgette, dreamy and evocative, it feels like an afternoon swim

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Bridgette | February 16, 2024 at 4:59 pm

Thank you so much, Kate. That’s the exact feeling I was expressing. I’ve recently started swimming laps daily and it’s been transformative.

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- Kate Duff | February 16, 2024 at 5:31 pm
  
  I love swimming laps, the deep breathing and rhythm is so soothing. We were at our home on the coast over Christmas and I began ocean swimming with a group – it’s addictive. I love swimming in all its forms though. Your post really resonated with me for that reason I think.
  
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Beautiful

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Bridgette | February 20, 2024 at 11:37 am

Thank you!

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Picture is very interesting. I like much the form and pace of this poem. Compact within itself. (no mud on these shoes) 😀

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Bridgette | February 20, 2024 at 11:38 am

Thank you. I think by making the camellia black and white it more clearly shows off its petal structure. Compact is a good word to describe this poem.

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