The only tree on the block in bloom, Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
Once the moon hummed
in a dazzling glow
and we who wanted–
and longed for if–
walked through now
listening to our own hearts
beating
~in time~
death comes
but now
beneath sweet budding branches,
as pink and red blooms burst open,
the music of life
plays a symphony,
luscious and sweet
The Oracle gave me this puente today. It’s been a crazy week. The world still seems to be tilting while we’re holding on. I thought we were in lock down today, but it was a false alarm.
I apologize for the delay in reading posts. I’m going to take the opportunity to get some errands done today while I still can, but I’ll be catching up on reading this weekend.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
Lovely! This is so upbeat. The tempo is faster than usual, hopeful. Spring must be in the air.
We had a lot of the same words (my moon hummed as well) though yours is more understandable, makes more sense than my two poems.
Thank you! I couldn’t decide at first if she wanted to give me a message of hope or doom, but the hope won out. I will go read yours now. 🙂
It almost dances 🙂
Oh! Thank you. 🙂
🙂
A beautiful image and wonderful words to accompany it. I like it!
Hi Frank! Thanks so much. 🙂
Beautiful, Merril! I’m loving all of the red and pink blooms I’m seeing. Good luck with your shopping. Yesterday, I had better luck at Target than Walmart.
Thank you, Jill. I wasn’t really stocking up, and I don’t normally shop at either of those places–but I sent my husband out for more cat food. Priorities! We can eat anything. 🙂 And
I got my hair done.
LOL! Yes, food for the cats, a definite priority! 🙂 We we’re stocking up either. I took my mother out for her Friday outing. I was in search of Wet Ones…something I’ve used for many years. Yes, I’m a pre-virus germaphobe. 🙂
Lovely poem, Merril! Love those cherry blossoms ♥
Thank you so much, Katy!
Beautiful … poem and photos … and, yes, hopeful! Music seems to be one way people are coping with COVID-19 (Italians serenading while on lockdown), but then music is a global language. I’m glad you’re not on lockdown and were able to get your hair done 😉
Thanks, Marie. 🙂 More importantly, my husband finally got HIS hair cut. It was beginning to look like someone had stuck a small dog on his head.
lol … my husband goes months between haircuts. It’s become a joke between him and his stylist.
My husband goes months, too. I just tell him for months and months, and then eventually he gets it cut. 🙂
I’m getting that way myself. I’m ready to have it cut shorter so I can let it go longer between cuts 😉
I think that’s why I keep mine long. I can always pull it back or up. 😉
I used to do that. When my hair was much longer, I wore it braided every day … and I got bored with that. Now it’s a weird cut (a bob): too short to put up or pull back, but long enough to get in my face. Can you tell I’m obsessing about my hair again 😉
Hahaha
Perhaps the gift in this viral panic is attentiveness to feeling OK NOW … something easily taken for granted when not threatened.
Thank you–that is an excellent thought!
lovely tempo Merril thank you and the photo is beautiful!
Thank you very much, Susan.
I hope your life won’t be too disrupted.
Thanks, Derrick.
Such a pretty tree to go with your perfect puente (sorry, couldn’t help myself) 😉
I am off to stock up on more wine. My booze cabinet is down to stuff I don’t drink! As for the rest, I am not a “stocker” and will leave the extra TP for those who really need it…
Thank you! Yes, get your wine. 🙂
Aaarrggh! My liquor store was closed – no electricity!
Oh no! I hope it’s reopened, or else it’s time to shop online! 🙂
I’ll be going for a walk later… Though three of the “kids” who were on the cruise with us came over and partied… I joined in and am suffering for it (they are sleeping on my couches…)
😉
Life and death, side by side, but I like the conclusion of life and hope.
Thank you, Ken. I hope you’re feeling better.