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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2002-04-15 01:20 AM

the day of the trees

they stood naked
a few days ago
scratching at the thunder bellies
combing at the under bellies
of cumulonimbus

today they are coated
in shades of green feathers
a downiness
as they grow toward plumage

scents, of green
moisture,
tickle my nostrils,
beckon a sneeze
upon a breeze

that calls them to dance
like swans
waltzing above the lake

at their toes
grasses green-up,
and tulips
sparkle their dewy smiles
in the wiles of spring

on their branches
feet cling
beneath the warbles
that sing
the love song of warmth
in the swarm
of season’s harmony

©April 13, 2002

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

skyshine

Member Elite

since 2002-02-07

Posts 3058
Beneath the northern stars

1 posted 2002-04-15 10:38 PM

Spring is here!

I really enjoyed the part about the trees scratching at the clouds....that was really beautiful and I could imagine it....nicely done.

~sky

I'm in charge, and I say question authority!

[This message has been edited by skyshine (04-15-2002 10:40 PM).]

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

2 posted 2002-04-15 11:14 PM

"today they are coated
in shades of green feathers
a downiness
as they grow toward plumage"
We don't have the same view today. Our trees got dusted with snow again, and nary a green leaf in sight! Thanks for the spring fling!

Krawdad
Member Elite

since 2001-01-03

Posts 2597

3 posted 2002-04-16 07:54 PM

V.
Not many I know will dare to use cumulonimbus in their poetry. Thanks for this spring scene. Good to see this kind of passion here.
Always enjoy your view of the world around you.
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SmittenKitten
Senior Member

since 2001-06-20

Posts 1131
where the sky and horizon meet

4 posted 2002-04-16 07:59 PM

"at their toes
grasses green-up,
and tulips
sparkle their dewy smiles
in the wiles of spring"

VAS~ What lovely images you convey! Beautifully expressed poetess...I'm so happy Spring is here

*hugs*
~Krista

Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself.
Thank you for having the courage to share yourself so that I can too

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2002-04-16 09:34 PM

"on their branches
feet cling
beneath the warbles
that sing
the love song of warmth
in the swarm
of season’s harmony"

(smiles) YAY!!! Your gorgeous heart sings with the beauty of spring, sweet friend, this is breathtaking! (kiss on cheek) May all the tulips rise and the butterflies grace the skies, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Virginia, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

6 posted 2002-04-16 10:22 PM

VAS,
A lovely write and I enjoyed the read.

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