Carol Mays Poet Free verse

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.

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Line Gauthier May 27, 2021 at 11:20 AM A lovely tribute, Carol ~

Cona Adams September 2, 2015 at 7:33 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. Carol Mays September 6, 2015 at 9:14 PM So true. Thank you for your comments.

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

Viv Wigley March 28, 2015 at 1:33 PM 'Until I caught the sparkle of your lacy light'- that's lovely. A beautifully woven piece, Carol. Viv x

Paul Callus February 8, 2015 at 10:53 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 Carol Mays February 8, 2015 at 11:27 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