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Open Poetry #44

Within the Bamboo Forest

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

0 posted 2009-01-19 11:26 PM

Within the Bamboo Forest

Have you ever walked
through a bamboo forest
and stood among the canes,
listening to the wind blowing
while soaking up some rain.

The bamboo sings to you
as it dances in the wind,
within the bamboo forest
you feel warm and luscious
as in the presence of friends.

JamesLee
19January
2009

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

1 posted 2009-01-20 02:44 AM

Sounds like a lovely place to be.
Ida

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

2 posted 2009-01-20 07:21 PM

Dear James, this is truly delightful!
I would love to experience this!

Love,
Margherita

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3 posted 2009-01-20 08:29 PM

Yo James,

This is very true. I like it.

Bobby

steavenr
Member Elite

since 2003-11-17

Posts 4058

4 posted 2009-01-21 12:39 PM

a beautiful expression of an exotically interesting scene...sounds wonderful...can't seem to find that bamboo forest around me...nice write

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

5 posted 2009-01-21 12:26 PM

Hi Michael
Only a poet can have such thoughts...This is a wonderful share....

yann

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

6 posted 2009-01-21 12:41 PM

When I was a very young child - about 7 years old, I spent the night at the house of friends of my mother's and it was right next to a bamboo forest. I tried to stay awake all night (but probably fell asleep very soon!) as I was magically transported by the creaking of the bamboo trunks, so yes, I know the songs they sing. Thank you for reviving this memory.

Owl

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

7 posted 2009-01-21 01:49 PM

Never been there, but, then, again, it's wonderful to know that poets, such as yourself, can bring us there through your words. Thank you.

-Bob

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