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 2016

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Lane Avatar
January 15, 2016 at 3:26 AM
I love willows, Keith. I wrote one about the love affair between a willow and an oak. Your description of this one is very well expressed.
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January 15, 2016 at 3:57 AM
Thanks Lin! much appreciated. Best wishes, Keith
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