The Magnolia Tree

Outside my window
I watch you
since winter began
to hold your beauty close...

I will protect you
from the rain and cold
as you wear
your grayish-green coat...

when Springtime comes
you will release
your sweet perfume
exotic in all its splendor!

Your beautiful flower
like hands will open
fingers uncurling
your beauty hidden in winter...
~ ~ ~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Mcdaid Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 2:53 PM
beautifully pained ken like the style on this one pal
Kendrick Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 2:32 PM
Ahh!! Excellent descriptive work..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for visiting my page..Sara
Manassian Avatar
December 1, 2014 at 2:05 PM
Oh Ken! This is why you are on my favorite poets. :) Your romantic heart is seen in every single line. Wonderful!
Carroll Avatar
December 1, 2014 at 2:07 PM
Thank you Eileen!
Carroll Avatar
December 1, 2014 at 2:06 PM
Thank you Jan!
Allison Avatar
December 1, 2014 at 1:49 PM
What a delightful poem :-) I was given a magnolia plant for my birthday 2 years ago..sadly it is yet to flower - I am envious of you - they are wonderful blooms:-) hugs Jan xxx
Carroll Avatar
December 1, 2014 at 2:08 PM
For some reason your thank you appeared above by Eileen's lol
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