Gladioli

when shadows knit together

in the waning moonlight

the vales breathe deep

shrouded in earthy sleep

but as upright as swords 
the gladioli stand

in brightly hued dresses

posed for a dance

seeing all the frilly splendour

and their waltz to silent tunes

the wind gently whispers

'adieu- for autumn looms!'


(the gladioli- also known as the sword lily-are tall colourful spires of blooms that flower only once a year, in the summer.)

Picture drawn in Paint- Oil brush & natural pencil