The Paper Birch (Trochiac Petrameter)

The Paper Birch


The peeling bark glows pure as snow
Like hearts content in love they know

Tho layers fall and rust appears
Eternal joy doth vanquish fears

When lightning strikes and clouds rain hail
The forest floor draws close its veil

Where flowers bloom ‘till thoughts of you
Spring forth like lilies’ passion hue

And thus alone still shining bright
The Paper Birch forgives the night
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Guzzi Avatar
June 7, 2010 at 5:12 AM
Inspiring! Morning Jamie! Light & Love
Strand Avatar
June 6, 2010 at 11:58 PM
A great tribute to a beautiful tree Jim.Especially liked the euphony/imagery of the penultimate inner poem couplet.Rgds Brian
Mehta Avatar
June 6, 2010 at 6:35 PM
Very apt images you have used with nice rhyming. I appreacite
Mills Avatar
June 6, 2010 at 5:35 PM
very heart felt
Kendrick Avatar
June 6, 2010 at 5:35 PM
I can see the scene from this descriptive write..Very emotive also...Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara
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