A Day In May

One day in May, the shadowed oak -
the lovey-doveyness, it spoke.
Its foliage in zephyr rush.
of coquette prettiness; it’s blush.
Under God’s eye, unseen choir brings
a lofty cheeriness with wings,
a maypole merriment of tweets,
its honey biz of plaited beats.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Roper Avatar
May 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM
Kim, congratulations on your win in Andera's contest. . Blessings to you
Gibson Avatar
May 17, 2022 at 5:12 PM
Lovely, Kim. I do love that rush of foliage that you write about, the language of the leaves. Thank you for your visit and congratulations.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 17, 2022 at 8:05 PM
Thank you, Faye!
Goldsmith Avatar
May 16, 2022 at 8:25 AM
Congratulations on your win. A lovely May write. I can see everything. Have a blessed day....................
Rodrigues Avatar
May 17, 2022 at 8:45 AM
Thank you, dear Paula!
Dietrich Avatar
May 15, 2022 at 1:59 PM
Creative imagery, Kim. Almost put this one third. I really like it. Congrats for your win.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 15, 2022 at 3:27 PM
Thank you, Andrea! Glad you liked it!
Krutsinger Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 1:37 AM
So beautifully penned "Its foliage in zephyr rush. of coquette prettiness;: Wow!
Rodrigues Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 10:32 AM
Thank you!
George Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 6:35 AM
This is beautiful Kim. A great entry for the contest ! All the Best !
Rodrigues Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 10:32 AM
Thanks, Valsa!
Maverick Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 3:48 AM
Well this must be a high place Kim, Some really evocative wording here. I'm hoping to do one for Andrea's test.. Er I mean contest..Shhh God bless now.'
Rodrigues Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 5:44 AM
Thank you, my friend!
Buhagiar Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 2:59 AM
Loved the Maypole merriment. Great song.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 4, 2022 at 5:44 AM
Thank you, Victor! Hugs ~
Wolf Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 6:55 PM
I like the middle lines the best, Kim. Different strokes for different folks. :)
Rodrigues Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 9:25 PM
Yes…thank you!
Roper Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 4:38 PM
The maypole fun, Kim. Good luck in the contest. Blessings friend
Rodrigues Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 4:45 PM
Thank you, Eve!
Baker Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 12:38 PM
I liked the addition of a May pole and a choir in your May poem, Kim. Good luck in the contest. I enjoyed the read. Hugs, Bill
Rodrigues Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 12:55 PM
Thank you, Bill!
Buehler Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 12:15 PM
Your day in May is so beautifully described, Kim. I loved the last two lines the best. Good luck in the contest, Evelyn :)
Rodrigues Avatar
May 3, 2022 at 12:57 PM
Thank you, Evelyn, and thanks for reading! I appreciate you!
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