What Am I

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What gave me away? Was it my sway? Or my long limber limbs Like glasses with broken rims? Oh sure, wind has its way with me, But broken or uprooted, I’ll never be. Neither short, not tall, could be my description. My strength and elasticity, a better depiction. Cry me a river is your first hint, And for a second; I’m easily bent. Not a flower, or a bush, but green if you please. In a botanical listing, I’m found under trees. What I am, I will proudly bellow. I’m known to most as a weeping willow.

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Jay Narain

Date: 8/7/2025 10:32:00 AM

Wow, a nice poem with lots of metaphors. Like your weeping willows ending.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/7/2025 5:31:00 PM

Thanks for the visits, Jay. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/7/2025 1:48:00 AM

I love weeping willows. Easily my favourite tree. Great riddle.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/7/2025 5:30:00 PM

I do too, Victor. We always seem to find room for at least one at each new home we buy. Have a pleasant evening, my friend. Bill

Rowena Velasco

Date: 8/6/2025 11:42:00 PM

Such a graceful and clever riddle! I love how the clues unfold with rhythm and wit—especially 'cry me a river' and 'easily bent.' The reveal was satisfying and poetic. A lovely tribute to the weeping willow!

Bill Baker
Date: 8/7/2025 5:28:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, my friend. Fun write. Bill