Kelli White Poet Bio

The Elm

You were the Elm Tree 
I was your Soil
Perfect union only
Disease could spoil
Years of nurture
Roots grew strong
Little did we know
It would not last long
The larks and sparrows
Made us their home
Squirrels and rabbits 
Traversed as they roam
And the Sun warm
In the fresh morning light
Warmed us so kindly 
With pure delight
We watched more sunsets
Than a thousand lovers
Naked to nature
Unnecessary for bedcovers
And at night the Moon
In unequivocal glory
Would cast Its' glow upon us
The end to the Elms' love story.

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Jan Pearce February 20, 2016 at 9:38 PM Beautifully written. Kelli White February 21, 2016 at 1:55 AM Thank you very much Jan

Daniel Turner February 9, 2016 at 3:25 PM I love this metaphorical poem, Kelli. Trees are one of my soft spots. A7 in my book. Daniel Turner February 9, 2016 at 4:56 PM I certainly do. Plant one to take it's place any month that has an r in it. Peace my friend. Kelli White February 9, 2016 at 4:54 PM Than you know about Dutch Elm Disease? That's why I wrote this. Thank you Daniel.

Tim Smith February 9, 2016 at 3:06 PM Lovely metaphor Kelli. A beautiful love story. Kelli White February 9, 2016 at 3:12 PM Thank you very much Tim

Keith Bickerstaffe February 9, 2016 at 2:52 PM A delightful piece Kelli! Nicely rhymed with a smooth, short-phrased cadence. I love '...unnecessary for bedcovers!' Well done!! Best wishes, Keith Kelli White February 9, 2016 at 2:58 PM Thank you very much Keith. Always appreciate your words