Howard Kerr Poet Free verse

I Am Green

Green, that enraptured hue scape a blooming quilt, 
goodness gracious am I gracious for being that tint,
to loiter breezily amid the  luscious woodland habitat,
as this green chameleon spring spree now ubiquitous,
I am that maestro metaphor for wild adornment rife,
whilst trailing pots, urns  and archways in deft design,
green hedges, lawns, verges, meadows, trees I bless,
 am I that arch victim of my mint leaf fragrant fetish?
a dash of humour surely counts as nuanced shade,
so I’m “GREENING” from ear to ear - could not resist!

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Christine Watts August 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM Hi Howard This made me smile a clever last line and I am not green with envy as I also share the podium with you Cheers Christine (I am Brown)

Line Gauthier August 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM particularly loved seeing you “GREENING” from ear to ear ~ Howard Kerr August 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM Thank you for your comment, Line. I’m glad that line amused you Howard

Kim Rodrigues August 25, 2025 at 6:07 AM Love that last line…smiling too! … my mint leaf fragrant fetish… amid the luscious woodland habitat…and more. Congrats! Howard Kerr August 25, 2025 at 6:43 AM Thank you, Kim, for reading my work and for your line specific comments. Your insights are always invaluable Howard

Andrea Dietrich August 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM Fantastic and witty writing. Loved your take on green. Congrats, Howard Howard Kerr August 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM Hello Andrea, As I invested so much of myself in this project I was quite moved by your approval of it. Heartfelt and sincere thanks for reading, assessing, and the shared first of course. Warm wishes Howard

Sara Kendrick August 17, 2025 at 3:58 AM So, Howard, you are letting green speak for you in this work so descriptive and luxurious. Thanks for sharing this one with us. I hope you are still green from ear to ear with a that smile it represents. Sara K Howard Kerr August 17, 2025 at 5:09 AM Sara, I always welcome your insights on my work and how constructive they are. As for the smile, well, I’ll persevere it until a more solemn situation emerges Howard

Sotto Poet August 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM A poem of great strength, Howard - profound, stirring, uplifting - truly appreciated. How I admire the metaphor of countless green hues, each a whisper of nature's art.