The Last Acorn

I shiver beneath a frozen sky of milky gray and white  
and like a little rabbit whos barely grown into his coat 
I linger in the forest bristling like a dry piece of wood 

I was detached from my father like a youngling discomfit
I come from a prideful bush of green but its not who I am  
settling down under, on a large tuft of mulch     

I am the last living acorn settled no longer in the air     
but when Autumn sings her song of mellifluous swell 
I seem to outlast every flower of her time    

Life is but a series of spurts, growths, windy dances 
let it be said, " the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" 
but neither does the acorn as far as the eye can see 

I shiver beneath a frozen sky of milky gray and white  
I'm not a blade of grass, nor an eagle,  nor an elk 
I am an acorn with a little french beret, …

April 17, 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 7/15/2020 8:12:00 AM
Personifications are by far, my favorite genre of poetry and this one is very touching. I especially love the French Beret. Wonderful writing. PS...I have written many personification...my most known one posted in 2006 and reposted a couple of years ago entitled VIOLIN ~ Elaine
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Date: 5/28/2020 8:09:00 AM
A world of feeling in an acorn. Would all mankind only recognize it!--and not be so pompous of its own; henceforth, more respectful of Nature's full-body--seeing each and every element as an extension of self.
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Date: 5/15/2020 3:02:00 PM
Hello Pixie Dust, a beautiful poem about an acorm[n. Enjoyed it. Enjoy your day my ffiend.
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Date: 5/6/2020 5:42:00 AM
Love the personification, little acorn. "Life is but a series of spurts, growths, windy dances " the French beret adds a great twist!
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Date: 5/5/2020 8:36:00 AM
Great poem! Love the way you framed this! Best of luck in the contest!
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Date: 4/30/2020 12:54:00 AM
Fascinating lines.. This is awesome, so awesome.
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Date: 4/26/2020 9:34:00 PM
love your description of the acorn and the vivid images within... wonderful write Pixie... best wishes in the contest... hugs and blessings
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Date: 4/26/2020 9:09:00 PM
This is so sweet Vie. I giggled and smiled at your ending description of the beret. Masterfully written my friend! This should fair splendidly in the contest. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 4/22/2020 3:57:00 PM
A very nice descriptive piece. Great poem! A sure win
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Date: 4/22/2020 10:26:00 AM
A lovely penned piece Pixie, great imagery and good insight too.
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Date: 4/22/2020 7:55:00 AM
Superbly executed Pix...great entry dear friend...hope you are staying safe Pixie...^WW^ :o)
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Date: 4/22/2020 1:59:00 AM
Growth takes time right? It's a process, sometimes the process is painful but when you endure the fruits becomes evident for all to see. A very interesting poem Pixie. You're a creative writer. Keep them coming my dear friend. Love and hugs!
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Date: 4/20/2020 9:15:00 AM
Wow such a super cool personification, one of your best poems indeed, I really enjoyed this fantastic one. I smiled at the apple line. Kudos. Pls do read and comment my newest poem too.
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Date: 4/19/2020 1:27:00 PM
Great personification... You did this so realistically...
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Date: 4/18/2020 10:58:00 AM
Great personification and story, Pixie, good luck in the contest. I still struggling on this one. Stay well and don’t let the isolation get you down. Hugs Eve
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Date: 4/18/2020 8:38:00 AM
Hi Vienna, your creativity sings once more. The life of the last acorn told through such wonderful poetic words. Your imagery is beautiful. I love the content of this beautiful write. A definite Fav. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs....Mike. XX
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