Beneath the Cat Willow

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The willow blushes in the Sun’s caress, such a colorful personality lending its’ ambiance to the greenwood. Tiny catkins peek from morning bud-beds to greet the dawn of this tangerine day; willow celebrates the natality. Her roots run deep, like ancient ancestors spirits bestowing their care as she drinks of the dew-laden ground. I sit beneath her verdigris canopy, watching a diligent squirrel build its’ nest on a branch and realize Mother Nature’s profound love for her offspring. 10-16-2020 COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE (27)any form any theme Poetry Contest Brian Strand

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/25/2020 9:41:00 AM

I have always insisted on a willow at every home we have built. This tribute does justice to them all.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 10/29/2020 5:15:00 PM

I love them, they're very spiritual trees. Had a cat-willow I loved and the rain took it out in 2004. It tore me apart. I do miss it.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/8/2020 11:00:00 PM

Loved this free verse of yours. Full of imagery. ~~

M. L. Kiser
Date: 10/11/2020 10:58:00 PM

I used to have a beautiful one and it rained so much that it saturated the soil and the thing fell over, barely missing my garden shed. I do miss it.