Reason A. Poteet Poet Ode

Ode To the Crape Myrtle

O, beauty, blooming late under summer sun, 
unrestrained crape myrtle, indeed you are one
species I will allow blest freedom to run
in wild abandonment.

You alone grace my deck with expanse and height.
As the soft winds bid you to dance, I might
join beneath your limbs by chance and take flight,
floating to Shangri-La. 

I sense your trunk trembles when I take my shears
to prune your wint’ry skeleton. What appears
to be cruel, strengthens you throughout the years -
a blessing in disguise.

Your August glory magnifies my whole world
as your gorgeous, rosy pink blossoms unfurl
into a parasol. Your magical whirl 
hints of Mary Poppins. 

written April 6, 2017

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Maria Williams May 4, 2017 at 11:29 PM Aloha, Mahalo and Congratulations from Australia in your praise of this beautiful flower you wove into your poem. We have them growing in our garden and lining the roadway were we live. A few weeks ago we were in your beautiful county and wrote 'Soaring Hawk' a Haiku series with appropriate music background. I think you may like it. A 7 ... Maria Reason A. Poteet May 5, 2017 at 1:27 PM Thank you Maria

Anil Deo April 14, 2017 at 3:36 AM Congrats on finishing second! Crepe Myrtle, Laegerstromia Indica, was my first flower-love, and in tropical Durban, South Africa. Loved everything about them ...colors galore, and smooth trunks, even the bark unraveling in rolled skins. Shalom, shalom and congrats again! Anil Deo Reason A. Poteet April 18, 2017 at 9:54 PM And Mahalo to you from Hawaii. I have three that I hold very special attachment to. I appreciate your time and energy in writing your comments.

Lin Lane April 13, 2017 at 8:31 AM Wonderfully written poem, Congratulations. Reason A. Poteet April 18, 2017 at 9:56 PM I thank you, Lin, appreciation offered for you kindness.

Joseph May April 13, 2017 at 5:41 AM Congrats on a fine win Reason Reason A. Poteet April 18, 2017 at 9:57 PM Merci beaucoup, Joseph, my husband speaks French, and I know what a few phrases mean.

Shadow Hamilton April 13, 2017 at 4:47 AM simply stunning Reason paints a wonderful tranquil picture in the mind congrats on 2nd place hugs Reason A. Poteet April 18, 2017 at 9:51 PM Thank you, Shadow, I am glad you enjoyed it and also appreciate the placement. My best for your contest.

Debbie Duncan April 11, 2017 at 7:26 PM I love this :) Reason A. Poteet April 18, 2017 at 9:55 PM Thank you so much, Debbie.