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The Wondrous Willow

All alone in tall grass She sits in the field Covered in frost Are it's olive green leaves Turned yellow Resting at her feet The fawn are bedded In her vee's Nests of infants and hosts are filled Atop sits a crow From the shelter of the sun Green moss grows below The lone weeper sways

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 6/2/2018 9:42:00 PM
Charlie, a beautiful portrait of a sentinel; the steadfast and sheltering willow. The majesty of her selflessness is tenderly yet powerfully conveyed in the emotion of your last line. An excellent poem that I completely enjoyed and one that I lingered over.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Charles Messina
Date: 6/4/2018 12:24:00 PM
Hi Susan, your poetic comments and warm wishes have charmed me yet again. Thank you for the visit dear friend. Warm wishes ~Charlie

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