There is a field here

on one of the main roads

that was left alone and not developed

 

it's For Sale

but the weathered sign now leans

for lack of interest

 

the field in its neglect

is now home to a beautiful patch

of Texas Bluebonnets

that looks like a lake of pure blue water

 

people come from all over

in the coolness of Springtime

to tromp among these glorious Bluebonnets

and take their family photos

just like in the old days

 

kids and pets and families gather

to honor that old Texas tradition

of taking photos sitting among

the state flowers in their wonderful display

 

visitors almost disappear

as the flowers overwhelm them

lost in the happiness of the moment

there is just a certain joy

in being in a field of flowers

absorbing their beauty

 

so simple pleasures still exist

and people still enjoy

witnessing the miracle of Bluebonnets

springing forth beside a busy road

 

who would think in this day and age

of computers and video games

people would still find sustenance

in the beauty of a simple flower

 

in seeing a patch of Bluebonnets

coming out in Spring.