Nette Onclaud Poet Personification

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Tania Kitchin's I Am A Tree Contest...25 Sept 25

I Am A Guava Tree

Tassels of  beads light my garment
as tropical air fondles my skin 
 content in the ripened grace
 of my arms and round, orange fruitage,
shading men from rainfall and sun.

I nestle on the ground,   hair basking 
in May's glint...my guava pulp exploding 
from Asian roots born of clay, and I, 
in copper- like pose, become maiden
of woods, ever- rich... and evergreen.

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Lyric Man October 4, 2025 at 10:56 AM Are we still talking about a tree here ;)

Valsa George September 28, 2025 at 10:54 PM Guava trees trees are tropical trees. There are three guava trees in my yard. I love guava fruits. Well written dear Nette. All the Best.

Dr. Vandana Sharma September 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM Nicely done. In my childhood , we kids enjoyed climbing the guava tree and eating its fruit. The bark of this tee is so soft, unlike other trees which is a bit hard.

sara Etgen-Baker September 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM enjoyed your poem, especially the first two lines 'tropical wind fondles my skin' not only personifies but gives us the perfect image. best wishes with the contest

CayCay Godwin September 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM You didn't just write about a guava tree, you wrote about the most poetic guava tree anyone could ever see. Lovely in every regard.

Paige Hind September 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM A lovely, simply lovely poem, Nette- I love" in copper- like pose, become maiden of woods, ever- rich... and evergreen." !! :)

Paula Goldsmith September 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM I enjoyed reading your wonderful "I Am A Guava Tree" write. I love guava jelly. Great Picture..."Good Luck" from the coconut tree. Have a Blessed day writing away..........