Willow

Loose green tendrils drooping low
kiss the soft green earth, the bough
kneels with the wind 
as if in prayer, a penitent, 
so humble, so predictable, 
like others of its kind. A pliant bow
that's unreleased, and like to spring
to heaven with a swish,
a stately, monumental king
of meadow and a murmuring stream,
in haze concealed, a misty dream,
a graceful monolith 'twould seem,
cloaked in the blue-grey hush.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Wesley Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 6:10 PM
I always felt willows were a romantic tree and this poem proves they are. Great minds must think alike! :)
Jane Avatar
May 31, 2012 at 2:00 PM
This is fabulous Keith, the enjambment is perfect and your skill for crafting imagery is unparalleled... loved it! Annie x
Guzzi Avatar
May 22, 2012 at 2:13 PM
Please enter this in my personification contest ;) Light & Love
Babcock Avatar
May 22, 2012 at 2:03 PM
You had me smiling for it you ever encounter those willows they have quite a back lash. Been hit a few times by them. Enjoyed the visual description. love phyl
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