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Bristle

I hear the palm trees bristle
               do they not like the breeze
could they be angry that the sun
                           has hidden its appeal

Perhaps they share my thoughts
                       intending to appease
That I am not the only one
                    that they know how I feel

I watch them through my window
                      as if they wave to me
hypnotic in their soft advance
                          I just can’t turn away

Imploring as they bristle
              to hear their winsome plea
to give the sun another chance
                    to grace a brand new day

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Tom Woody Date: 8/3/2025 4:01:00 PM Good to see you get your due Mike. Enjoy your time in the limelight
Brandy Nicole Date: 8/3/2025 1:49:00 PM Allow ' the sun another chance to grace a brand new day. ' While watching through the window. Such a beautiful image to behold. Congratulations Mike, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Riley Ryleigh Date: 8/3/2025 11:02:00 AM I enjoyed your beautiful Bristle poem Mike. :) Congrats on your POTD!
Jan Allison Date: 8/3/2025 10:48:00 AM wonderful imagery and personification Mike, enjoy your POTD honour:-) hugs Jan xx
Bill Baker Date: 8/3/2025 10:05:00 AM Those swaying branches can be hypnotic, Mike. Congratulations on your POTD, my friend. Enjoy your special day of recognition. Bill
Zyrool Gifford Date: 8/3/2025 8:56:00 AM Hello Mike, Congratulations on winning POTD with your beautiful poem. It is an enjoyable read. Wishing you a wonderful day as you celebrate.
Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib Date: 8/3/2025 8:50:00 AM Gorgeous writing. I am forever impressed by your talent. Congratulations on POTD honours! Enjoy your day Mike, xomo
Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/3/2025 8:39:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I loved reading your wonderful "Bristle" write. Have a blessed day with your win...................
Abdullah Alhemaidy Date: 8/3/2025 8:02:00 AM Congratulation on p.o.t.d! Very enjoyed read! Have a nice day :-)
Linda Alice Fowler Date: 8/3/2025 7:24:00 AM Solitude in companionship with the bristling palms sounds lovely Mike. Make it a good week and Congratulation! :)
Warren Doll Date: 8/3/2025 6:59:00 AM Mike, such am imagination and great poem. Congratulations on your POTD! Happy Sunday~ Warren
Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 8/3/2025 5:15:00 AM am returning to congratulate you on your well-deserved POTD.
Charles Messina Date: 8/3/2025 4:55:00 AM Love how you did this, Mike. Awesome! Hope all is well my friend.
Tania Kitchin Date: 8/3/2025 4:49:00 AM Mike, a wonderful poem, love the imagery of the palm trees in the breeze. Congratulations on POTD.
Lin Lane Date: 8/3/2025 4:39:00 AM Personification of palm trees bristling in the breeze… I can imagine the conversation. Congratulations on recognition, Mike. Your poetry always deserves accolades!
Anne Winter Date: 8/3/2025 4:36:00 AM Dearest Mike, congratulations on receiving the honor of POTD! Your poem definitely deserved it!! I'm soooo happy your poem got POTD! Enjoy your special day!!! My best to you, Anne
John Lawless Date: 8/3/2025 4:30:00 AM thanks Mike, I needed this poetic reminder that I should do the same...
Beryl Edmonds Date: 8/3/2025 3:02:00 AM How wonderful to have palm trees outside your window Mike. A lovely tree tribute, I love trees. Congratulations on receiving poem of the day… Beryl
Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/3/2025 2:50:00 AM - As adversity in life... the wind makes them stronger ... congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Mike :) - hugs
Unseeking Seeker Date: 8/3/2025 1:47:00 AM Deep, soulful musings here, Mike and insightful interconnectedness with the palm tree. Warmest congratulations on POTD
Tom Cunningham Date: 8/3/2025 1:34:00 AM Love how you describe them Mike, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD Tom
Deb M Date: 8/3/2025 12:41:00 AM Yay, Yay and double Yay!!.....lt always makes me happy to see a poet friend get POTD with a brilliant poem....and today that's you my lovely friend! Congratulations and enjoy Mike! Debx
CayCay Jennings Date: 8/2/2025 2:39:00 PM Emotive and resonating, as a breeze your poem touched me. Long time no read, never know where I'm going to land on Soup. Glad I visited today. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Deb M Date: 8/1/2025 10:25:00 PM Aww Mike your poem has such a calming and peaceful feel to it....simply beautiful my lovely, lovely friend! Debx
Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 8/1/2025 4:16:00 PM Skillfully written Mike! I have those private, thought provoking moments. You captured yours quite well. Applause & am faving, Sara
Gershon Wolf Date: 8/1/2025 3:23:00 PM Never gave that idea a thought, Mike. Creative, imaginative, and skilled write. Thanks, Gershon
Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/1/2025 1:27:00 PM Hello Mike, There’s this calm honesty running through your lines, like you’re letting me the reader in on a private moment without forcing anything or making it too heavy. Thanks for inviting us into your view and giving the ordinary palms swaying, a cloudy day, a little dose of wonder and empathy. Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
Anne Winter Date: 8/1/2025 7:28:00 AM This is true poetry, dear Mike, I can hear the bristling through the words. The tranquility it provides the mind is just absolutely brilliant! Love this!

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