Wistful Wisteria

WISTFUL WISTERIA

wistful wisteria,
lavender-hued and laden
with grapelike produce.
wistful like a willow.
I’m hanging about the fence
where buzzing bees
remind me
of life and death.
amidst the ivy,
the hum of hives,
the lavender fruit
of the eyes.
wishful for paradise.

4/3/2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Kerr Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 2:46 AM
Hi Kim, You have composed a creative, concise yet colourful work. Like the imagery in your poem it is a joy to behold. Howard
Rodrigues Avatar
April 12, 2022 at 12:54 PM
Thank you kindly!
Baker Avatar
April 6, 2022 at 3:52 PM
I like wisteria and your poem about it, Kim. Write On! Bill
Rodrigues Avatar
April 6, 2022 at 6:09 PM
It is a pretty little plant!
George Avatar
April 5, 2022 at 7:25 PM
The alliteration gives this cute poem a special feel ! Enjoyed your poem, Kim !
Rodrigues Avatar
April 6, 2022 at 1:19 PM
Thank you, Valsa!
Brown Avatar
April 5, 2022 at 5:34 PM
Enjoyed the picture. Blessings ~ Debra
Rodrigues Avatar
April 6, 2022 at 1:19 PM
Thank you, Debra!
Krutsinger Avatar
April 5, 2022 at 10:50 AM
gorgeous imagery!
Rodrigues Avatar
April 6, 2022 at 1:19 PM
Thank you, Caren!
Wolf Avatar
April 4, 2022 at 5:40 PM
When you wist upon a star..! :) gw
Rodrigues Avatar
April 5, 2022 at 6:18 AM
:)
Daniel Avatar
April 4, 2022 at 7:46 AM
Love the use of alliteration and the short lines to create deep imagery, Kim:)
Rodrigues Avatar
April 4, 2022 at 4:47 PM
Thanks so much, Jo!
Buhagiar Avatar
April 3, 2022 at 11:14 PM
Great use of alliteration. I love that climber. You composed a beautiful poem about it. Well done. A fave. Hugs.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 4, 2022 at 5:24 AM
I appreciate your comment, dear one! ~ hugs
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