Susan Woodrow Poet Terza Rima

Top Secret

The redwoods’ fairy ring, wall in a family secret
Only, not all roots dig as deep…
Parched, some shrivel, loosening the circlet

Shush….the tallest ones whisper steep
Elegance alas, the needy ones, have lost…
Chafed, bitter barks scatter cones they can’t keep

Raging fires sear heartwood of dearest cost
Enduring burns gape trunk-wide scars…
The remnant wall shrinks tauter, visible as vapored frost


(10/2/20: '87 Tiara 3600 Convertible; DMS)

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Brian Sambourne October 8, 2021 at 10:33 AM Your poem presents the wildfire inferno in North America (+ world wide) with vivid, powerful words, Susan, that leave lasting images of decay. Superb! Sincerest regards, Brian Susan Woodrow October 8, 2021 at 11:44 AM Thank you Brian.. best wishes to you :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 10, 2020 at 10:37 AM Very expressive imagery, Susan. Your poetic style is cool stroke unique. You make us see how nature speaks in panoramic wit clarity. Susan Woodrow November 10, 2020 at 11:04 AM thank you, Freddie...I think your style is more so :)

Silent One October 5, 2020 at 9:30 AM Personally, I think this moment would be captured perfectly in a different form as this one has restrictions, but you still did an excellent job... Susan Woodrow October 5, 2020 at 10:35 AM I understand, thank you...I need restrictions cos I tend to go on... lol :)

Poet Tacito October 4, 2020 at 8:09 PM You captured a very poignant moment here. Atmospheric lines. Thanks for this, Susan! Susan Woodrow October 4, 2020 at 8:40 PM thank you! :)

Michelle Faulkner October 2, 2020 at 7:12 PM "visible as vapored frost' - how evocative and stirring, moving commentary on the wildfires~ Susan Woodrow October 2, 2020 at 7:18 PM thank you, Michelle :)