Russell Sivey Poet Tail-rhyme

January Trees

Branches sway in the dark cold breeze
Moving like they were in a freeze
Colorful they once were
Their beauty puts me on my knees
Never did they want to displease
Dormant they are for sure

Russell Sivey

Entrant into Black Eyed Susan's "Your favorite tail rhyme, past or present" contest

11/15/2012

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Carol Sunshine Brown December 7, 2012 at 11:07 AM Congratulations on your super win in Susan's "Tail Rhyme" contest Russell. Love Carol

Sara Kendrick December 7, 2012 at 9:36 AM Congrats on your winning work.Very descriptive scene.It is a sad time for the stark naked trees..Sara

Poet Destroyer A December 4, 2012 at 5:02 PM Russell, congratulations, with your wonderful poem..pd

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl December 4, 2012 at 1:43 PM Congratulations Russell I see you are in the winners circle again and well deserved xx

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 4, 2012 at 9:41 AM congrats Russell luv on a splendid write and win .. perfect tail-rhyme my friend ..

Richard Lamoureux December 4, 2012 at 8:34 AM Well done Russell, I enjoyed this poem, congrats.

Kash Poet December 4, 2012 at 7:37 AM Very nice Tail rhyme here Russell!Congrats on your win.

Andrea Dietrich November 16, 2012 at 11:35 PM This is very nice, Russell. A good theme to use too.

Cory Long November 16, 2012 at 12:21 PM I know I haven't been around much lately been very busy, I miss reading your poems, they are always so full of emotion.. Nicely done my friend hope to chat soon. hugs cory

Toquyen Harrell November 16, 2012 at 10:27 AM Beautiful, Russell. I like "never did they want to displease". So aim to please. The nature of our universe! Enjoyed.

Elizabeth Wesley November 16, 2012 at 9:53 AM A brilliant write Rusty,Reminds me of the silent sentinals that wait to get dressed. A wonderful entry for the contes with all my best wishes! Love, Lizzie

Kash Poet November 16, 2012 at 9:17 AM BEAUTIFUL IMAGERY HERE!!Love it!

Richard Lamoureux November 16, 2012 at 7:55 AM Well done Russel, I will have to try out this style. Richard Lamoureux November 16, 2012 at 10:29 AM surprisingly I tried this style before and forgot.

Sara Kendrick November 16, 2012 at 6:34 AM Great work that you have entered into the contest..Reads like a winner to me..Good luck ...Thanks for the kind reviews of my work..Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 16, 2012 at 12:55 AM fascinating imagery and a great entry for Susan .. most creative theme ..we have severe damage to our oak and mimosa trees but think by Spring they will flourish with TLC .. a stupendous write my friend .. such a joy to read beautiful heartfelt poetry from u luv ..