Re-set
This toddler-tantrum world
needs a nap—
as under a snowy coverlet
bulbs sleep until spring comes
to bloom without fuss or fight–unfathomable,
the beauty that makes us—and bees—swoon
gold-dusted, what are their dreams?
A collective vision, pollen-scented harmony in ultraviolet color?
This is a quadrille for dVerse. The prompt word is sleep.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
You’re right about the world needing a nap!
I love this swoony poem – the flowers emerging, the light we can’t see, the bees. it’s a refresher.
Thank you so much, Sarah. 💙
I just loved the opening line and then the philosophical musing! Lovely, Merril. 💙
Thank you so much, Punam! 💙
My pleasure. 💙
The first two lines went straight into my favorite metaphors folder!
Thank you so much, Liz! 💙
You’re welcome, Merril!
Lovely moments bursting forth, yes….and the anticipation…
Thank you, Ain.
I got my anger out earlier today, now I just wish people would go to sleep and wake up with a better mindset. 😊
Wow. Luv how the flowers get their hue.
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Thank you, Gillena. 💙
Bees, the most humble of servants. Lovely image and pondering in your poem.
Thank you, Lisa. 😊
You’re welcome.
great line Merril!
“A collective vision, pollen-scented harmony in ultraviolet color?”
I’m going with ultraviolet color and skip te allergies.. 😂
Thank you, Cindy!
This has been a terrible spring for allergies! But for bees, it’s probably wonderful.
It really has been here as well!
The bees 🐝 do seem happy 😃
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Quadrilliffic, Merril!
Thank you.
Brilliant observations. Could we schedule that nap soon, please? I’d like to thank you we could all wake up with brighter outlooks.
Thank you. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?!
Love your contemplation of bee dreams. And I agree, the world does need a re-set!
Thank you so much! 😊
You are very welcome 😊
Sleepsleep — even bees do it… why can’t I? Lobe this Merril. You are right my friend, this world needs a time out! ✋🏼
Thank you so much, Rob! 😊
An infinite nap for some of them. I love the bees swooning. (K)
Thank you very much, Kerfe!
I can certainly agree with those first 2 lines. Nice poem.
Thank you very much!
“to bloom without fuss or fight.”
Thank you
‘Toddler tantrum world’ it is 🙂 Loved the metaphor and the world definitely needs a nap to come out with something beautiful. Lovely poem.
Thank you very much! 💙
That opening is stunning, Merril
Thank you so much, Derrick!
Count me in as one fascinated by your use of “Toddler tantrum world” … but it fits! 🙂
Thank you very much, Frank! 😊
You hit upon a perfect image here as your readers exclaim. Most toddlers behave better after a nap. Our world needs a long one, for sure!
Thank you very much, Marian. It certainly does! 😀
i like your comparison of toddlers to bulbs. Both wake in a better mood! Sleep is our reset button!
Thank you so much, Dwight. Yes, indeed it is!
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Lovely! 🙂
Thank you!😊
Wow… the toddler tantrum world would need a lot more than a nap… maybe 100 years or so.
Thank you, yes. . .you’re right. Like Brigadoon.
What a great idea to soothe the world’s tantrums, Merril!
Thank you, Ingrid. If only . . .
That first line is brilliant! Such a great poem.
Thank you so much!
This is so aptly written, Merril!!
❤
David
Thank you so much, David! 💙
That first line really got me–so true, and as a gardener, the mystery/miracle of bulbs is always a yearly cure for the frosts and storms of winter. Loved this.
Thank you so much! I’m pleased it resonated on several levels with you. 🌸
Very lovely.
Thank you!
“gold-dusted, what are their dreams?
A collective vision, pollen-scented harmony in ultraviolet color?”
Wow! Your poetic vision is marvelous to behold. Fantastic words.
Thank you so much! 💙
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So true about toddler tantrums. Thanks, Merril.
Naps could solve so much. Just ask my guy! 🙂 So many bees buzzing around our yard now. They won’t nap until the end of summer.
Thank you.
My guy, too. I used to say if there was an Olympic event for napping, he’d win the gold medal. 😏
🙂