I Felt Like Dancing Around the Displays!

Brilliant, splashing, riotous colors of Marimekko fabric,
Morphed into whimsical toys, bags, & more;
Bold with bright visual energy —
Truly, it made me want to dance.

When I was a kid, I used to dance in grocery store aisles.
What else was that omnipresent music for?
Mama would tell me to “stop that!”.
Sometimes I could.

I love going to Margaret’s “Banbury Cross”.
The well-ordered showroom
Is a feast of color.
It’s a welcome bright spot in greyness of this time of year.

I’m trying hard to open my eyes — and ears.
(I’ll add, to open my heart,)
To bright spots.

Some have big sounds and color,
Some a quiet gentleness that nearly matches the grey.
Still — there they are.

Limerick:
On days that I hurriedly move through,
I seldom will notice the real view.
When I open “me”,
To take time, I’ll see
Bright spots to lighten up a greyish hue.

Hugs,
Lin