Willow

Loose green tendrils hanging low 
kiss the soft green earth, the bough 
kneels with the wind as if in prayer, 
a penitent so humble, so subservient. 
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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Emu Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 4:00 PM
Well done Keith, planted the image in my minds eye. Regards, Craig
Allison Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 3:46 PM
Absolutely beautiful imagery Keith:-) hugs Jan xx
Bickerstaffe Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 3:57 PM
Thanks Jan! I am most grateful. Keith
Callaghan Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 1:18 PM
Beautiful words.
Bickerstaffe Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 1:22 PM
Thank you Fiona... much appreciated! Best wishes, Keith
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