L Milton Hankins Poet Shadorma

Sycamores

after all,
sycamores shed leaves
in the fall,
standing tall
revealing its bare branches
awaiting first snow

gathering
large sycamore seeds
in autumn
is a pain
burying the grass alive
in prickly texture

frightening
stark ghost-like branches
sycamores
playing dead
all through the dreary winter
returning next spring

fully leaved
in big hand-like fronds
bringing shade,
sycamores
are spring and summer delights
squirrels love them, too 

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"Poem in the Style of E E Cummings" Poetry Contest
All Poetry, November 7, 2022
Written September 2, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger September 6, 2022 at 2:47 AM Shadorma - I had to look it up. I was guessing alliterative. I like this form and love the poem Hank! L Milton Hankins September 6, 2022 at 8:33 AM Thanks, Caren. I enjoyed writing it, and I'm really pleased you liked it.

Michael Tor September 2, 2022 at 7:14 PM Just enjoyed this exceptional Poetry from you Milton. Your unique observations are wonderful to read and realize. The imagery you shared in your words, brings a visual experience to the reader, seeing these Sycamore Trees as you describe them. The ending was delightful "are spring and summer delights squirrels love them, too" it was an appreciation for the Tree that tied everything in. I thought that was a wonderful summation, of this exceptional entry. Best wishes in the Contest my friend. L Milton Hankins September 2, 2022 at 7:22 PM Hey, Michael, thanks. I haven't decided whether to enter this in the contest, or, to write some of the other "S" forms and pick what I think will work best. I appreciate your thoughts. You are always encouraging to me.