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Southern Belles
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Southern Belles |
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Eldest Member
since 2010-06-15
Posts 177Alabama |
One by one, they stand primly at the roadside, in all their summer colors: pink, fuchsia, lavender, purple, white, and red Without a breeze, they stand so still, their pendant plumes so full, but when the breeze comes, they nod their heads gracefully, so many yeses, never saying no. The younger ones hold their heads upright, their plumes not so full. As they age, their plumes get larger and longer and fuller. Once a Southern Belle has passed a "certain age" she once again holds her head up high, standing erect and proudly displaying her panicles. Her age is showing in her petticoats though, if you look at her trunk. Long thn strips of bark hang like un-gartered stockings on old legs. When the rain comes, their plumes come apart, showering everyone and everything with dainty drops of color. Walking under her limbs, you will find you have flowers in your hair. When winter comes, all you will see is her bones, bare and smooth as silk. But in summer, the Southern Belles are in their glory. |
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Eldest Member
since 2010-06-15
Posts 177Alabama |
If you live in the south, especially Alabama and Georgia, you may recognize the crepe myrtles. |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
You have painted such a wonderful picture. I enjoyed it very much. Kat >^..^< |
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Bastet Member
since 2010-05-07
Posts 246 |
I can really see them, these Southern Belles, spilling all their generous colors out of your poem. You have spoken to me of "a life other than mine." A delight to read. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
well painted! The metaphor inside for our own ages of life, something to unfold for the reader.... enjoyed! |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Eldest you painted a beautiful word picture That was most enjoyable to read, well done. Lindsay |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
A beautiful poem about beautiful flowering trees and other wildflowers, Southern belles, and the aging process. I already notice the days getting shorter... and it's only early July!  |
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Lamar Cole Member
since 2009-05-01
Posts 274 |
Nice. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
lovely and graceful yann |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Loved this. I've often thought that when we get that sudden heat wave, and they drop their petals, it is as if the earth herself blushes. Refreshing as sweet tea... |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
What an excellent word painting, Eldest. Just beautiful. Ida |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
"Once a Southern Belle has passed a "certain age" she once again holds her head up high, standing erect and proudly displaying her panicles. Her age is showing in her petticoats though, if you look at her trunk." Man I just got to get me to the south!!! Richard |
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