Georgia, My Orchard Heart

Oh Georgia, my orchard heart 
The king is waiting on his throne
Of red clay, of glass jars and strings

Cicadas shriek into the wind
A doe, she turns to me
then turns back again

Oh Georgia, my gentle sky
The perfume of your trees
Your streets
Three a.m., do I still know where they lead? 

Tie the ribbons, to the branches
I watch the day's afterglow
So much to pick up,
All these twigs and stones


interstate seventy five 
Like the pulse of my southern land, 
I'm still alive, I'm still alive
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Gibson Avatar
August 10, 2014 at 2:29 PM
This is lovely, Jeremy; thanks for your visit. I hope to get to know you better in the weeks to come.
Delaney Avatar
October 7, 2013 at 2:50 PM
Hi Jeremy: Lovely.....it paints a picture and carries me there. SuZ
Chircop Avatar
September 3, 2013 at 3:26 PM
So glad you re still alive breathing and bleeding special verses.
Andresen Avatar
August 29, 2013 at 2:33 AM
- A lovely poem and messages. - Nice to read from you again, Jeremy. - Have a nice day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Martin Avatar
August 29, 2013 at 2:38 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise!! It's nice to hear from you.
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