Willows 2

Willows whisper gratitude, 
drooping branches sway, 
they promise summers of serenity 
and winters of decay.

Images of grace, gently shivering 
in rains of sweet intent, 
they burgeon like a testament 
fulfilled and immanent.

Softly ornamenting 
with their sprawls of elegance, 
they pose like seasoned lovers 
who have earned their permanence.

Sprightly dancing limbs of fancy, 
mighty yet demure, 
they prophesy endurance 
for those untested and unsure.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Fleming Avatar
May 30, 2015 at 12:33 PM
Very nicely done, Keith! I agree with Ilene: I t does flow so wonderfully...excellent! My very best regards, Keith!! :) john.
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 30, 2015 at 3:48 PM
Many thanks my friend!
Bauer Avatar
May 29, 2015 at 8:00 PM
i was surprised to see a very different style in your second willows poem, keith, but this one is a bit more to my liking (probably because it's closer to my own writing style). i think it's wonderful and it flows so beautifully...
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 29, 2015 at 9:41 PM
Thanks so much Ilene!
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