Cecilia Macfarlane Poet Personification

Memories On My Branches

Glorious spring sunshine kiss my limbs as they sprout
With each opening bud, "I'm so alive" I want to shout
April showers cling to me as I drink each delicious drop
Hopefully chosen by blue jays to build their nest atop
Caterpillars and ants tickle me as they crawl to and fro
Nothing sweeter than watching everything around me grow

Come sit under me, take a break from the hot summer sun
Join me as I watch the baby birds leave their nest one by one
Let's marvel at the beautiful butterflies that flutter all around
The music of my friend the humming bird will surely astound
Smell the delightful fragrance of all the many flowers in bloom
Capture the magic nearby of a newly wedded bride and groom

I'm bursting with colors of yellow, orange, red, gold and brown
I proudly smile each time one of my leaves cascade down
Laughing children make my day as they roll in my splendor 
You taking my picture makes this memory much more tender
Scurrying squirrels truly fascinate me, as my acorns they hide
Forgotten ones will one day be my saplings, I'll burst with pride

Snow flakes have delightedly dressed me in a suit of white
City folk string me with lights, I boastfully light up the night
Skaters whipping by me, their energy and actions are compelling
I feel so very blessed to have been rooted within this dwelling
Come and join in the festivities and beauty of each and every season
Become a memory on my branches, I can't think of a better reason

*Dedicated to the 50-80 year old trees in Gage Park, Brampton

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Mel Merrill April 25, 2014 at 2:47 AM Holy smokes, Batman. No shortage of descriptive imagery here. Nicely done, my friend. Peace :-) Cecilia Macfarlane April 25, 2014 at 3:41 PM Thank you Mel. Hugs

Andrea Dietrich April 13, 2014 at 11:50 AM hey and now I see it WON. BIG congrats to you, sweetie. Yours was really good and the dedication so sweet too. Cecilia Macfarlane April 25, 2014 at 3:41 PM Thank you Andrea xo

Skat A April 7, 2014 at 6:11 PM NICE WIN CECILIA, ~SKAT~ Cecilia Macfarlane April 9, 2014 at 5:34 PM Thanks Skat xo

Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 7, 2014 at 8:05 AM Lovely write Cecilia ! Congrats on win !! Cecilia Macfarlane April 9, 2014 at 5:35 PM Thanks Dr. Upma xo

Debbie Guzzi April 6, 2014 at 7:37 PM If you stay in one place long enough you will notice [I bet you have] the MOTHER tree ;) Congrad's on your win. Light & Love Cecilia Macfarlane April 9, 2014 at 5:42 PM Thanks Debbie xo

Kelly Deschler March 21, 2014 at 3:57 PM I really enjoyed reading this lovely poem, Cecilia! Your descriptions of each season are truly wonderful, and each memory was captured so well. Personifying this tree was a unique way to go for this contest. It should be a winner! Good luck! ...Thank you so much for the kind comments. Hugs :) Cecilia Macfarlane April 9, 2014 at 5:37 PM Thanks Kelly xo

Andrea Dietrich March 20, 2014 at 9:21 PM still waiting on this one to be judged. Sure hope yours is on the winners list. I need to check if the contest closed out yet.

Honestly J.T. March 13, 2014 at 7:47 PM It's been a while. Love this personification. Considering that acorns were mentioned in this poem this must be a tall and sturdy oak tree. Cecilia Macfarlane April 9, 2014 at 5:51 PM Yes JT, it's been way too long, this was first poem I wrote in 3 mths, glad to be back. Happy you enjoyed my poem. Hugs

Jack Horne March 7, 2014 at 2:46 PM I loved seeing the world through the eyes of trees Cecilia Macfarlane April 9, 2014 at 5:38 PM I enjoyed giving them a voice, Hugs

James Kelley March 7, 2014 at 2:12 PM such calming and vivid imagery, well done! Cecilia Macfarlane April 9, 2014 at 5:55 PM Thank you James. Hugs

David Williams March 7, 2014 at 12:51 PM Hey Sis, I just love this and would like to see the trees, very good image....David Cecilia Macfarlane April 9, 2014 at 5:44 PM Hey Bro, you and your family come for a visit and I'll show you all the trees. Hugs

Ralph Sergi March 7, 2014 at 8:50 AM Hi Cecilia, nice to meet you. A beautiful oration of the seasons. It provokes the feeling of each season. Sounds like a winner! Cecilia Macfarlane April 9, 2014 at 5:46 PM Likewise Ralph, happy to have made you feel the seasons. Hugs

Eileen Manassian March 4, 2014 at 2:52 PM Cecelia....this is truly a captivating write!!!! I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as YOUR tree. You did trees proud. Hugs Cecilia Macfarlane April 9, 2014 at 5:48 PM Thanks Eileen for such a uplifting and sweet comment, I was proud to give this one a voice. Hugs

Andrea Dietrich March 3, 2014 at 6:39 PM you did MARVELOUSLY with the theme,what a great way to come back with a fresh new post for us!! Love how you made it be the memories of the tree branch itself Sure to be a winner.

Richard Lamoureux March 3, 2014 at 2:28 PM Sounds magnificent, makes me think of the old growth forests along the coast of British Columbia.

Joseph May March 3, 2014 at 9:16 AM A well crafted piece...great work... Cecilia Macfarlane April 9, 2014 at 6:10 PM Hi Joseph, sorry for the late thanks, happy you enjoyed reading my poem

Anne-Lise Andresen March 3, 2014 at 5:38 AM - Same place with different images - sounds like a beautifuly place to be whatever the season....a beautiful poem, Cecilia. - A winning poem :) - good luck in the contest! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Cecilia Macfarlane April 9, 2014 at 5:59 PM Hi Anne Lise, late with my thanks but I appreciate your kind warm comments xo

Verlena S. Walker March 2, 2014 at 2:57 PM Cecilia, beauty is transference... Beautifully written... Verlena Cecilia Macfarlane April 9, 2014 at 7:18 PM Hi Verlena, late with my thanks, thank you for your kind and lovely comments. Hugs

Tim Ryerson March 2, 2014 at 4:28 AM You have put me right there with you under that mighty tree with your clear and vivid observations Cecilia...I have followed your poetry for a long time now and am taking great pleasure in watching you grow into a very fine poet indeed....Reads like a winner to me - Tim Cecilia Macfarlane April 9, 2014 at 5:40 PM Thanks Tim, your so sweet and kind xo

Kim Merryman March 1, 2014 at 9:23 PM Wonderful personification! Delightful and imaginative! I enjoyed this very much, Cecilia! Love, Kim Cecilia Macfarlane April 9, 2014 at 5:57 PM Hi Kim, late with my thanks, but I appreciate your kind warm comments xo

Robert Pettit March 1, 2014 at 1:56 PM To a tree, fifty to eighty years makes them practically a toddler. Good descriptive write. If trees could think and talk, this is what they most likely would say.