I Have Little to Say

I have little to say
as an avalanche of maple
spills over the back fence
and water weighted branches, 
heavy with the perfume of rain,
bow and bend 
in a slight breeze
and the dry throats of hollyhocks
are quenched and dribble 
an excess down 
stems that yesterday
stooped and wilted 
under a hot sun.

And what can I say
as a profusion of green glistens 
in the early morning light
and leaves wear a fresh glaze
in the cool air. How everything
has changed, gorged now
on an infusion of wet
as I walk under the trees,
daubed and dabbed
with rainwater, feeling
the sweet damp of a joy
left here as it was 
passing through
late last night and now
whatever I could say
would not be enough.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024


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Date: 2/22/2024 11:47:00 PM
Dear Paul, I just adore this piece. As always the surface words you write are evocative but it is the depth behind them that captivates me. Wonderful. Blessings. Sx (fav)
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Paul Willason
Date: 2/24/2024 11:43:00 PM
Thankyou Sam...moved by your comments and appreciate the effort you put into deciphering the work...feel honored. Value your encouragement and support.
Date: 1/12/2024 8:50:00 AM
This is such a beautifully written poem Paul. It’s so atmospheric, captivating, visual, that the reader is transported there to enjoy the fresh, perfume of rain.I love your thoughts with,’ I have nothing to say’ and sometimes simple beauty, appreciation, can leave one speechless. ‘and leaves wear a fresh glaze’- love that line especially. This was such a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you :):)
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Date: 2/24/2024 11:55:00 PM
Hi Christina. Firstly please accept my humble apologies for the long delay in reply, slipped past me. Your comments are so well thought out and kind. Savoured every word my dear Christina, lifting the spirits of an ageing poet.
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