Why Does the Shroud of Crisscrossed Trees Invade

Why does the shroud of crisscrossed trees invade
this sunless *kitch..erode my soil of light?
The lukewarm milk tastes sour where I have laid.
Odd Winter rain does damp my winsome sight.
Arise these bones - reform this house of wax.
Restart the pilot light and pleasant fumes -
of peppermint and thyme, of all one lacks.
Excite with citrus blend - let petals bloom.
The curtain lace drawn back -  I pen this leaf
upon bare naked branches and I blow
so the wind will restart in fresh belief
of kindness - trace of love, these seeds I sow.
Arrive anew — a baby born — this year.
Mature the steed! Charge on, deprived of fear!

1/2/2019

*shortened from kitchen
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Devonshire Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 2:53 PM
Very interesting, Kim. Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest!
Rodrigues Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 3:32 PM
Thank you
Gauthier Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 10:32 AM
Lovely, Kim. Congrats on your top win.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 3:31 PM
Thank you
Leiser Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 10:20 PM
Fantastic and impressive write, Kim! I see congrats are in order, and we’ll deserved! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 10:22 PM
Thank you, Laura!
Sands Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 10:13 AM
Congratulations for your win :)
Rodrigues Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 1:44 PM
Thank you, Heidi!
Roper Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 9:32 AM
Congratulations on your win, Kim. Love the use of words to form the imagery in your poem. May you have a happy new year with lots of blessings. Hugs Eve ~`*
Rodrigues Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 1:43 PM
Thank you, Eve! xx
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January 4, 2019 at 5:11 AM
I love this piece. congratulations on your win
Rodrigues Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 5:25 AM
Thank you, Ifeanyi!
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