temporary epiphany of the sycamores

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inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

0 posted 2007-09-14 09:42 PM

The choir
of rain

(listening to)

wondering......

can a
mere mortal
head this harkening?

while sycamores repose
in dreamthought,
i awaken
to their nocturnal
longings,

becoming disheartened
(as of late)
as to whether
something so devine
can come to frution
for seconds longer
than these semicharmed branches,
who inevitably relinquish
their glorious coats
of the nightstorm.

[This message has been edited by inkedgoddess (09-15-2007 09:23 AM).]

Bronzeage
Member

since 2007-07-20

Posts 197

1 posted 2007-09-14 10:59 PM

I enjoyed reading this. Very nice.

Type II poet. Its worth the work.

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

2 posted 2007-09-15 11:03 AM

The Sycamore long ago recognized by the characters of its flowers and fruit, not to mention the arrangement and veining of its leaves, as a Maple, and correctly named accordingly the Great Maple, the remarkable denseness of its foliage, and the grateful shade which it in consequence affords, caused it to be confused in Western Europe, at an early period, with the true Sycamore, or Fig Mulberry (Ficus Sycamorus) of scripture, a confusion which it is stated is still retained in the language of flowers, according to which mystic code of symbolism this tree signifies "curiosity," because it is identified with that on which Zaccheus climbed that he might see Christ at His triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

And your poem does justice, as the title implies. Wonderful write, I think one of your very best. Wisdom in your words.

JL

Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.
~Proverbs 22:9 NLT

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

3 posted 2007-09-15 11:17 AM

The "epiphany of the sycamores" is not so "temporary" as you have sustained their symphony through your glorious writing!

You truly are a 'goddessa poetessa'.

"while sycamores repose
in dreamthought,
i awaken
to their nocturnal
longings,"

~ I second my previous comment!

Warm hug coming your way,

EA

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

4 posted 2007-09-15 06:55 PM

Nicely done, Mish.

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

5 posted 2007-09-15 08:02 PM

I couldn't say it any better then anyone else above me, this was moving and quit remarkable writing....

something so devine
can come to frution
for seconds longer
than these semicharmed branches,
who inevitably relinquish
their glorious coats
of the nightstorm.

so true, so true...

Hugs
Lee J.

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

6 posted 2007-09-16 05:38 PM

quote:
while sycamores repose
in dreamthought,
i awaken
to their nocturnal
longings,

Extremely captivating, dear Michelle!

Love,
Margherita

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

7 posted 2007-09-16 11:09 PM

thanks kids
nd thanks JL for the research on the sycamore..its very much appreciated

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