Sweet Willow Tree

Down by the lake, planted magically nearby
Stands a sweet willow tree forty feet high.
 
The crystallized tree glitters so bright;
Bursting with colours of candy delights.
 
Children from all over visit each day
To gather and gaze the delicious array.
 
Circling the tree, they dance around;
Hand in hand, like a merry-go-round.
 
Their energy stirs such a powerful swirl,
Sending the branches into a twirl.
 
Dangling bonbons begin to fall;
Baskets are filled leaving nothing at all.

Twilight arrives with its colourful glow
And sugar filled blossoms begin to grow.
 
By morning the willow is flourished and sweet,
Ready for the day's visitors to greet!
 

by Ana Espinola Collins

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 9/12/2014 5:49:00 PM
A beautiful poem about a tree. I could just picture it. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla
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Date: 9/13/2014 7:40:00 AM
Thanks for stopping by Lucilla...I hope you feel better soon..Take care :) Ana
Date: 8/25/2014 3:31:00 PM
Maypole - the rite of spring. Love this one. daver
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Date: 8/25/2014 5:42:00 PM
Thanks Daver... So glad you stopped by :) Ana
Date: 8/13/2014 7:19:00 AM
This is beautiful, full of vibrant images. The weeping willow is my favorite tree and I have memories of playing under one with my sister.
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Date: 8/13/2014 7:55:00 PM
It's my favourite tree too especially when there's a breeze the branches sway so gracefully...so magical! Thx for visiting Monterey and your nice comment :) Ana
Date: 7/29/2014 2:33:00 PM
Hi Ana. Love this little light-hearted gem...magical and dreamy. I gotta get me one of those trees...though, I think I'd rather have one that grows rare steak and strong cheese...okay...that's kinda nasty now that I think about a tree with stinky cheese on it....I'll bet there wouldn't be nearly as many kids around it though..lol
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Date: 7/31/2014 5:50:00 AM
Lol....you're too funny! Glad you liked it Caleb and thanks for stopping by:) Ana
Date: 7/15/2014 7:31:00 PM
A very beautiful write with nice rhyme and flow. The only bad thing about a tree like that would be the cavities of those that over indulge.
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Date: 7/16/2014 8:44:00 PM
Lol...Thanks for your lovely comment and for visiting :) Ana
Date: 7/15/2014 10:52:00 AM
I love your magical tree, Ana! Beautiful and flowing rhyming couplets. Very enjoyable. // paul
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Date: 7/15/2014 3:24:00 PM
Awwww...You're sweet....Thanks Paul :) Ana
Date: 7/15/2014 1:44:00 AM
Such a lovely flowing poem Ana, these are the type of poems I can read and understand, thank you so much for the wonderful read and take care................Vera................
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Date: 7/15/2014 3:23:00 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed it Vera...Thanks for your warm comment and for visiting :)Ana
Date: 7/14/2014 3:11:00 PM
This is wonderful Ana...It flows so well...sounds like a beautiful place....hugs Tim
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Date: 7/14/2014 6:09:00 PM
Thanks Tim! Sure would be nice if it really existed... I know my kids would be all over it.... Lol :) Ana
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