Time to Write a Poem

April 15, 2022 The Wise Old Queen Iris

The Wise Old Queen Iris

She yearly shows her face in May
on stage in royal purple bold,
her stately presence hints of gold.
The velvet of her tongue daresay,
whispers soft suggestions to pray
in thanks for rescue from the cold.
She gayly shows her face in May
on stage in royal purple bold.

Her light fragrance kisses the day
I'd love to hear her story told
reminding me of days of old.
With timely beauty on display,
she always shows her face in May.
                              ~~Judi Van Gorder

Notes: ▶︎

Prompt: "April 15 Poem--Botany"   Botany - explore the flora of your region! Somehow include at least 3 of the 5 senses.
Verse Form:"Form of the week: Rondel"   Rondel   - 13 8 syllable lines, Rhyme ABba abAB abbaA Caps are repeated lines. 14th century French form.
Side note: I always look forward to her blooming in May, but because of the drought, a few came early this year.