Russell Sivey Poet Dodoitsu

Appreciating the Town Tree

The fingers explore new heights
As colors express the limbs
Blue irradiates the town
As true darkness falls

Hidden eyes escape the sight
Of the bell tower entrance
It rings with purposeful hand
Gone are the lost men

The trees linger, still around
Loving the strong mastered forms
The city escapes no one
The lack of light hates

The lighthouse near the ocean
Lights everywhere near the shore
Color doesn’t show itself
For the darkness reigns

Open is the city’s front gates
Blue is the darkest of night
Evening breaks concentration
The tree brings new hope

Russell Sivey

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Andrea Dietrich February 2, 2013 at 1:05 PM what a lovely idea for a poem, Russell. Great descriptions of this city and trees.

Don Johnson February 1, 2013 at 9:58 PM yes it works for me, the fourth line quotations, well done here mate.....

Richard Lamoureux February 1, 2013 at 7:15 PM I am appreciating this excellent Poem Russell. Thanks for all your heart warming comments.

Debbie Guzzi February 1, 2013 at 5:38 PM I enjoyed reading your write this evening, Russ. Light & Love

Donna Jones February 1, 2013 at 5:13 PM Blue is the darkest of night and hottest of fires. I loved the feeling of this

Debra Squyres February 1, 2013 at 2:00 PM Enjoyed reading your poem. A nice dedication to a living landmark. Wonderfully written.