Kim Rodrigues Poet Personification

Encroaching Wisteria

Wisteria winding along its trunk,
weaving a way to the sun —
squinting with anticipation.

The tree wrapped tight —
squeezed with a wisteria boa.
His only escape is to embrace the sun.

Onlookers comment at the beauty of
his arthritic knuckles and knotty trunk.

The ancient tree barely breathes,
as gathering kith and kin think him wise,

before he turns to dust.

9/24/2019

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Evelyn Judy Buehler October 21, 2019 at 2:44 PM Kim, I loved this poem, which highlights some of the beautiful drama in nature! Kim Rodrigues October 21, 2019 at 2:46 PM Thank you, Evelyn!

Caren Krutsinger September 27, 2019 at 1:31 AM A delicate happy write, revering nature. I like this a bunch! Kim Rodrigues October 21, 2019 at 2:45 PM Thank you, Caren!

Regina Mcintosh September 24, 2019 at 10:35 PM I love wisteria, though … Your poem is awesome and God bless you always. Happy writing Kim Rodrigues September 25, 2019 at 7:19 AM Thank you, sweet friend! God bless you too!

Gershon Wolf September 24, 2019 at 3:44 PM This serves as a wondrous introduction for me to the power of wisteria. I had no idea!! Thank you, Kim. Cheers, Gershon Kim Rodrigues September 24, 2019 at 8:45 PM Thanks, my friend!

Chris Green September 24, 2019 at 10:24 AM Now this was deep, this wonderful piece of writing creates thoughts in my mind and brings a picture of time passing slowly as those vine continue to creep ever closer to the end. Beautifully done Kim. Kim Rodrigues September 24, 2019 at 10:30 AM Thank you so much! I appreciate your encouragement that spurs me on.