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To a Cedar

I had nearly forgotten who I was
Until I sensed your easy strength
   and heard the timelessness 
   of your years;
Until I caught the sparkle
   of your lacy light
   and showered
   in your fragrance
Until I recognized your verdancy
   jumping the primal circuit.

Copyright © Carol Mays | Year Posted 2015

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Line Gauthier Date: 5/27/2021 11:20:00 AM A lovely tribute, Carol ~ Login to Reply

Cona Adams Date: 9/2/2015 7:33:00 AM Love this, Carol. Our communion with nature brings peace and confidence not only in ourselves, but also in our Creator. An easy seven for me. Login to Reply Carol Mays Date: 9/6/2015 9:14:00 PM So true. Thank you for your comments.

Suzanne Delaney Date: 7/21/2015 4:44:00 PM a beautiful vignette.....involving all the senses. Have you stopped posting. Hope all is well and return when you can. SuZ Login to Reply Carol Mays Date: 9/6/2015 9:13:00 PM Thank you. I must have somehow missed your email. Things were really hectic with me for awhile.

Viv Wigley Date: 3/28/2015 1:33:00 PM 'Until I caught the sparkle of your lacy light'- that's lovely. A beautifully woven piece, Carol. Viv x Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 2/8/2015 10:53:00 AM You have a fresh pen, Carol. I like your style...not complicated, but needing a second read for assurance. The words that describe how you shower in the tree's fragrant light are very striking. #7 // paul Login to Reply Carol Mays Date: 2/8/2015 11:27:00 PM Thank you for the encouraging feedback, Paul. This poem was written about 35 years ago and read by me innumerable times, so it's hard for me to see it with fresh eyes. Carol