Kim Merryman Poet Dodoitsu

The Mimosa Tree

Exotic beauty enthralls
Smooth grey bark on slender trunk
Crowned by a lush canopy
Verdant fern-like leaves

Adorned by pink puffs of fluff
Their fragrance lures butterflies
Bees and hummingbirds hover
Truly delightful


2/12/12 Kim Merryman
For Russell Sivey's  Trees Everywhere contest

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Carol Sunshine Brown June 6, 2012 at 12:39 PM When I click on one of your poems I know it will be exceptional Kim. Thank you for sharing your words with us. I hope all is well with you and yours. I will stop back again soon. Love, Carol

Chuck Novotny March 22, 2012 at 5:48 PM In taking time to read through some of your previous posts I am finding some gems. Like this one. - Chuck

Charlotte Puddifoot February 23, 2012 at 3:43 PM congrats on your win in the contest; vivid visuals of the beautiful mimosa tree :-)

Andrea Dietrich February 22, 2012 at 11:13 PM A very well deserved win here. I enjoy this description of a tree I am not even sure I've seen before!

Sara Kendrick February 22, 2012 at 4:32 PM Beautiful tree but has so many seeds sprouting from it..Enjoyed reading ..Congrats on your win..Sara

Barbara Gorelick February 22, 2012 at 11:08 AM It is a beautiful tree.. well described. congrats. BG

Carol Sunshine Brown February 21, 2012 at 8:18 AM Congratulations on your win in ~Russell's~ "Trees Everywhere" contest Kim. Love, Carol

Robert Pettit February 21, 2012 at 12:02 AM Mimosa trees are very attractive. You have described them well in your poem Kim. Congratulations on your win.

Judy Ball February 14, 2012 at 4:28 PM Yes indeed. Don't you just love those trees that draw butterflys and bees and birds etc. Really good imagery here. God Bless, JB

Bl Devnath February 13, 2012 at 8:35 PM A beautiful Natural picture snapped of the Mimosa tree, really delightful. Best wishes for the contest and many thanks for your comment on my write, loved always, bl

Nette Onclaud February 13, 2012 at 12:28 PM a piece so enthralling with winning hugs, kim... i like the pink fluff; so visual!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 12, 2012 at 1:50 PM A lovely description of a beautiful tree. I enjoyed reading. Thanks for your kind comments today. Blessings, Rhonda

Kash Poet February 12, 2012 at 8:22 AM Very good imagery of the Mimosa tree.Best wishes.