Willows

WILLOWS

Willow rise and flourish —
A verdant contrast
To summer’s sun-blanched sky —
Lifting your branches ever high,
But then curving, draping 
In arcs on down, with your leaves
So set like rows of tears
In a passion of falling
Over the contours 
Of Mother Nature’s cheeks..
Inviting my spirit to sympathetically
Identify
The symbolic, extending 
Willows grown within me,
Created to mature
With all the stories and storms
Of my life’s passing seasons.


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(c) sally young eslinger 6/25/22
Thanks be to God
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Delaney Avatar
September 30, 2022 at 6:51 AM
Yes I agree …..the sight of a weeping willow is so symbolic to me of nature mourning. Very much enjoyed your musing. SuZ
Inman Avatar
September 9, 2022 at 11:00 AM
A lovely ode to the beautiful Weeping Willow and times ever lasting march through life's inevitable conclusion.
Fenn Avatar
June 26, 2022 at 8:09 PM
Such a beautiful poem Sally!
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