Grace of Thee

To hold, as 'twere, the mirror up to nature
Not of humanity’s forethought.
Standing, shading my spirit sought.
Secure friend, mystical nurture,
Bold, vivid leaves shall not murmur,
Spring blossoms of leaves reddish hot,
Solemn red maple, all for naught,
Cherished sight, spreading lush fervor,


Upon our mountains, seen for miles,
Flaunting in wooded venues,
Staged forward in natures play,
Red maples bold posture beguiles.
Dressed for seasons in no recluse,
I behold her scarlet display.

written for
Sponsor ~ Constance La France ~ ~ A Rambling Poet ~ ~ 
Contest Name The Tree 


written by
Cecil Hickman

Date written
04/20/2011 © ®
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 6:11 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Cecil. Love, Carol
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April 26, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Congrats on your poem being featured this week.It's a well crafted poem!
Brown Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 6:57 AM
Congratulations Cecil on your win in Constance's "The Tree" contest. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
April 25, 2011 at 8:13 AM
Congrats Cecil on your featured poem this week on P.S. ..wonderful piece to share with us all my friend with luv..
Mehta Avatar
April 25, 2011 at 8:06 AM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week, cecil
Poet Avatar
April 25, 2011 at 7:49 AM
Congrats cecil on your win in the contest--kash
Mehta Avatar
April 24, 2011 at 3:29 PM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of Constance, cecil
Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2011 at 2:51 PM
a real scarlet beauty you make her to be, Cecil. Happy Easter to you and congratulations on your win with this lovely poem.
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April 24, 2011 at 6:36 AM
a round of cheers for the super win, cecil! fantastic :) huggs
Sweetheart Avatar
April 23, 2011 at 9:12 PM
Congrats Cecil on your marvelous win in the tree contest with this lovely entry my friend.. enjoy a great win as u celebrate the joy of Easter Sunday with luv..
Freeman Avatar
April 23, 2011 at 7:14 PM
Great to see you in the winner's circle, Cecil. Congratulations on your worthy poem's honor in place. Agape, Moses
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April 23, 2011 at 5:54 PM
I love the red maples, Cecil, and you describe their beauty so well. Congratulations on your win in Constance's contest! Love, Carolyn
La France Avatar
April 21, 2011 at 5:31 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest. Beautiful!
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