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Lonesome Willow

LONESOME WILLOW L onesome Willow all alone, O nly you this spot has grown. N ot one other shares this spot, E lm or Birch or Bergamot. S eems to me such beauty rare, O ne shouldn't hide, it should be shared. M y lovely little Willow tree, E ver solitary, thee, W ho stands beside the babbling brook, I n this quiet, hidden nook, L ovely to my weary eyes, L ike a balm to all who spies, O h to lie beneath your leaves, W hen day is done in evening breeze. Judy Ball

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Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 7/28/2011 9:48:00 PM

Lovely Judy, funny I found your lovely verse; I wrote "Up in the Willow" probably on another page. I love willow trees and your rhyme gives a lovely picture of it.

Judy Ball
Date: 7/28/2011 10:04:00 PM

Thanks so much Elizabeth. Glad you like it. It's my name. God Bless, JB

Kacey Greenlee

Date: 7/28/2011 12:40:00 PM

I marvel in these words of beauty.Awesome job.....Have a great day love....

Judy Ball
Date: 7/28/2011 10:08:00 PM

Thannk yu so much Kacey. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Daver Austin

Date: 7/28/2011 10:48:00 AM

Absolutely priceless, Judy. I can relate to that lonesome willow - a similar scene seems to crop up from reading your poem. Love, daver

Judy Ball
Date: 7/28/2011 10:14:00 PM

Thank you so much Daver. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/22/2011 7:29:00 AM

this is a sweet one, Judy. I sure love this kind of tree.It's the tree of my Celtic horoscope, means "melancholy" and I am sure feeling that way these days! Luv, Andrea

Amanda Moore

Date: 7/21/2011 5:30:00 PM

This reminds me of Joyce Kilmer it has that feel to it and it is wonderful to read. I love an acrostic that has complete sentences not just descriptions but you took this a step further and rhymed this to gorgeous perfection!

Judy Ball
Date: 7/21/2011 10:05:00 PM

Thank you so much Amanda for such kind words. I'm glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Jack Ross Jr.

Date: 7/21/2011 11:48:00 AM

Thanks for your kind and gracious comments on Treacherous stride, appreciated so much....God Bless....Jack

Judy Ball
Date: 7/21/2011 11:53:00 AM

Thanks to you my friend. God Bless, JB

Jack Ross Jr.

Date: 7/21/2011 11:45:00 AM

Lovely and restful, easy on the mind....Love it ....Jack thanks for your gracious and kind comments on my poem Pushed too hard, much appreciated...Have cherokee friends, live in Fort Smith overlooking the territory...thanks again...bless you...Jack

Judy Ball
Date: 7/21/2011 11:56:00 AM

Thank you so much my friend. Glad you liked it. Fort Smith huh? I thought I was the only Cherokee up here. I live in Airdrie, Ab. I was transplanted from Fla. lol God Bless my friend. JB

Zzzzz Zzzzz

Date: 7/21/2011 5:14:00 AM

Written with skill and verve. Extra Kudos for writing a rhyming acrostic poem! Love, Robert.

Judy Ball
Date: 7/21/2011 6:53:00 AM

Thank you so much Robeet for stopping by with such kind words. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 7/20/2011 5:52:00 PM

beautiful work!! as usual!!

Judy Ball
Date: 7/20/2011 6:25:00 PM

Thank you so much Doris for stopping by with such wonderful words of encouragement. God Bless, JB

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/20/2011 4:55:00 PM

You bring the loneliness of this willow tree to life, Judy. I could "feel" it throughout your lovely acrostic. It may stand solitary now, but if you do lie benieath it, the solitary loneliness will disappear for both you and the tree. Love, Carolyn

Judy Ball
Date: 7/20/2011 5:26:00 PM

Thank you so much my friend. Actually that's my tribal name. And it sort of fits me too. I've always been sort of alone. Even at a party you would find me sitting by myself. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words. God Bless, JB