- Jacqueline Richardson
the Flower Blooms Conversation
by Jacqueline Richardson
Inspired by Garden at Sainte-Adresse (1867) by Claud Monet
I pass the fragrant floral bushes; amused by the vibrant colors,
observing the vast turquoise sea
grey steam rises from the chestnut boasts in the distance
Filling up the once clear blue sky with thick smoke
The strong smell of salt water overwhelms my nostrils
the breeze of the ocean swept through the colored flags,
and the flags representing countries swept back and forth dancing in the wind
the spirited flowers synchronized with the flags in the breeze
The man's hand intertwined with his cane,
and the woman's hand gripped onto her umbrella handle, in the strong gust
two seats had been deserted and the other two had been occupied,
kindling the conversation between the two
Did they not notice the flowers of the spring air
or the cool summer breeze that swept past them
could it possibly be that they were just gazing into each others' eyes
with no words left to say