Seasons of a Fruitful Tree

I love my little corner of the yard
when nearby Lilac Bush perfumes the air.
The human dwellers treat me with regard.
They sit behind their house and simply stare.

They gaze on me while I am in the pink
and blooms on me are streaked with white and rose.
They sometimes deeply breathe my scent; I think
they like me best when I’m in fancy clothes.

In time, their small ones stay around all day
and swing from ropes strung from my strongest arm.
I’m glad to serve my young friends in their play.
But later, I bring forth my greatest charm.

My ovaries expand and overlap. . . . .
My luscious fruit gets plucked, and then I nap!


Feb 17, 2021
for the 'Open Poetry 2' Contest of Charlotte Puddifoot
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Alex Avatar
May 5, 2021 at 4:36 AM
Wonderful!
Puddifoot Avatar
March 18, 2021 at 10:33 AM
i like the different angle in this, andrea, nice personification of the tree - congrats on your win in my contest! :)
Dietrich Avatar
March 18, 2021 at 1:23 PM
I really appreciate that coming from you, Charlotte. I love your free verse so much.
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 9:57 PM
A real beauty Andrea. You know how much regard I have for trees. This should rate high my friend. I love this gem. I hope you enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day! Blessings xxoo
Tor Avatar
February 21, 2021 at 7:04 PM
Love your personification. Excellent, and enjoyed reading Andrea...
Theraven Avatar
February 21, 2021 at 12:07 PM
Andrea, Such a lovely poem to find today. Lifted Sunday spirits; perfection in Personification. So captivating your nature's timepiece. Persimmons, apples, chestnuts, cherries; a pantry that provides to all. Still picturing a tree in a nap. -Richard
Laurie Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 3:25 PM
Hello Andrea … a tree responds to love and tender care and so rewards us - another fine limerick Andrea - Lindsay
Severo Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 1:06 AM
some flowers are beautiful, some have a beautiful scent but are poison, life is learning that, nice poem.
Jayasankar Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 11:46 PM
Oh my... your intelligence just SPARKS... loved this personification in Sonnet form Andrea. Great thought process and continuity from one line to another. Last two stanzas my fav. Am faving this poem. Best wishes. Hugs ~ Ani
Buhagiar Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 11:06 PM
I am still curious about which flower this is. Could be Pink. They are quite prolific I believe. ~~
Krutsinger Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 6:36 PM
You are a marvelous lilac for sure!
Pandit Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 12:07 PM
Your blossoming tree speaks eloquently in this personification. All the best, Andrea.
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 11:04 AM
Wonderful personification Andrea. You are truly gifted poet. Take care Rama
Cunningham Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 10:55 AM
Well written personification Andrea, best of luck in the contest. Tom
Y. Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 7:49 AM
WoW! Andrea, You do the personification form very well. By giving whatever you are life, causing it to seem human. The tree was no exception. Well done. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Brul Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 7:43 AM
Oh, so lovely dear Andrea!!A joy to read.. A FAVE!!!
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