Grove

The grove of redwoods;
Silent, an ancient stillness,
Soothing and serene --
I once saw a goddess there,
Eyes of night and starlight hair.

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Debbie Guzzi

July 16, 2009 at 4:59 PM

last line..perhaps a flip would be stronger? Eyes of night and hair of starlight. Light & Love

Laura Mckenzie

March 13, 2009 at 10:17 AM

Congratulations on your featured poem how lovely! Laura :)

Tyesha Ehigiator

March 13, 2009 at 12:03 AM

Congratulations on your lovely poetry being featured this week. GB. Tyesha

Carol Sunshine Brown

March 11, 2009 at 9:51 AM

Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol

Phyllis Babcock

March 11, 2009 at 9:45 AM

Congratulation on your poem being featured this week. God Bless Phyl

Vince Suzadail Jr.

March 11, 2009 at 9:24 AM

Congratulations Jim on your tanka "Grove" being featured. Vince

Sue Mason

March 9, 2009 at 4:50 PM

Beautiful use of this form, Jim and great imagery. Standing surrounded by redwoods was an awesome joy in my life and is surely an experience that might bring anything to view ... smile ... Congratulations on your writing being a feature this week here at the Soup!!

John Heck

March 9, 2009 at 11:54 AM

Jim - Congratulations on your poem being featured this week! Very well deserved. Peace always, John

Sharon Winter

March 9, 2009 at 6:33 AM

Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week! Love, Shar

Michael Jordan

March 8, 2009 at 7:41 PM

Jim nothing compares to the Redwoods - Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – God Bless, MJ

March 8, 2009 at 6:07 PM

Nice use of imagery and alliteration to convey your thoughts in a creative way. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen

Barbara Gorelick

November 2, 2008 at 4:41 PM

Reading your work today..I grew up in the Humboldt Co. Ca, In the middle of the redwoods. The mmom shining through the redwoods can really look like starlight hair. I love you work. BG

Nigel Fawcett

November 2, 2008 at 4:51 AM

Beautiful. I can see you have a passion for nature and romance. Love, Nigel

Vince Suzadail Jr.

July 24, 2008 at 8:35 AM

Welcome to the soup, Jim. Never saw redwoods yet, but have run into a few godesses along the way. Vince

Jim Wilson

July 19, 2008 at 6:56 AM

Good Friends: Thank you for your kind comments and warm welcome. It is appreciated.

Sharon Winter

July 19, 2008 at 5:24 AM

Wow. Completely enchanting! Simply beautiful and so well done. Love, Shar

Brian Strand

July 19, 2008 at 3:41 AM

Like the imagery of L1-L3 Jim.Welcome to PS .I have emailed the info you requested.Rgds Brian Strand

Carrie Richards

July 18, 2008 at 8:01 PM

Lovely poem, Jim! Very serene imagery, makes me yearn to be standing under a redwood. So glad you joined the soup! I'm rather new here too, but enjoy sharing of poetry very much. I hope you will write often!....Best wishes...Carrie Richards

July 18, 2008 at 4:58 PM

Nice imagery in this poem. I like peaceful feel of your words. The opening line lured me in. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Welcome to Poetry Soup! I hope you enjoy your time spent here. Best wishes with your writing. Karen

Michael Degenhardt

July 18, 2008 at 7:17 AM

This is perfect in count and form, while the imagery seems to come alive for the reader. An excellent write, has a romantic tone to it. Welcome to the soup! Michael

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