Idara
Her very name meant organization. She exceeded all the rules
for unity and order. She didn’t allow curls
to pop up on her hair ends. Her locks hung lank and straight .
It was with trepidation that she allowed a date
to disturb their perfect order when venturing a kiss.
She could not help but worry something would go amiss.
Daily she checked her batteries, fearing one would fail.
She doubled her insurance for avalanche and hail
and taking due precautions, she exceeded sound and reason,
preparing many months ahead for every change of season.
She flinched at lights and shadows, expecting the worst—
some tragedy or danger for which she’d not rehearsed.
Her parents thought it their fault for giving her the name,
wondering if they’d named her Hope if she’d turn out the same.
Prompts today are lights and shadows, trepidation, battery, exceed, organization and name. The name “Idara” really does mean organized. Stock Photo.
lifelessons - a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown 
Fantastic, Judy! ❤
~David
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Apparently effortlessly done
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Hope would have worked better. 😂
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Fantabulous!
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Another great poem Judy.
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That describes some people I know to a “T,” but we all know it’s not you, Judy – don’t worry!
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Phew. Thank goodness.
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😻
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