A Feather In the Forest

Leaving my son's house
a rain-burst had just passed.

At the edge of the wood,
contrasted against dark clouds,
a single tree stood glowing.

Wet in the sun’s rays,
its leaves shimmering in the breeze.
Like a feather in the forest floating,
Singly.

Brightly shining yellow green,
A cottonwood applauds the coming of the rains.
Waving glimmering in rain rays, wet enlightening.
Reminding me to dance in the sun.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Bangalee Avatar
December 2, 2018 at 9:38 PM
A cottonwood applauds // lovely words- beautiful poem
Gist Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 3:10 PM
Come check out my stuff. :)
Gist Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 5:41 PM
You write like a ray of light. Good job!
Lindley Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 9:05 AM
Exceptional poetry from a true and gifted poet! A fav, a shining gem...
Coulstock Avatar
July 22, 2018 at 9:52 AM
This is a lovely image.I find nature so inspiring as well.Thank you Kevin you’re a kindred spirit and your poetry is much appreciated.
Gentry Avatar
July 20, 2018 at 1:04 AM
Awesome imagery!
Ndhlovu Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 6:39 AM
Beautifully condensed in deep graphics and rhyme. A dance in the sun for certain.
Mudumbai Acharya Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 2:06 AM
Lightens the heart as light as the feather Simple and short
Terry Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 5:08 PM
I liked reading your poem!
Brown Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 12:19 PM
Beautiful read, I often get inspired by a sound or a memory, picture ect!
Ellison Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 12:13 PM
A very enjoyable write... welcome Kevin!!! Cheers Jack XOX
Man Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 1:08 PM
Hi Kevin.. Welcome to Poetry Soup! You're going to love it here. Read and comment on others poets writes and they will do the same for you.. I may have already commented on your poetry! Take a minute to come check out my latest write. Looking forward to reading more of your work!
Man Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 9:07 PM
Kevin.. Tonight, the mountain sky is clear. In a few hours the stars will tease me with their winks. The twilight is for your poem, and it's as enjoyable as the coming sunset!
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 12:41 PM
Hello Kevin Lawrence I can see this scene as I read your poem. have a nice day my friend.
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