Perception
A poem by Linda Williams

Perception

I stop to smell the fragrant flower,
Note the insect nestled there.
I think to myself,
“What a lovely home he has.”

You wander by and make a mental note
To buy some insect spray tomorrow.

I wake and stretch and thank my God
For this new day that we will share.
I smile to myself,
“What a lovely rain this is.”

You mention that you must remember
To take an umbrella or you’ll get wet.

About the Author:

Linda Williams has been writing poetry since she was in grade school and got caught passing notes with little Johnny in 4th grade. When the teacher realized they were trading poems, she made them read them out loud and the class loved them.  Linda was “hooked”.  But, it was only since she retired from her career of Marketing, Public Relations and Business Training that she got more serious about her poetry.  She shares with a small weekly writing group and has begun sending out her poetry. 

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