Spanish Moss
I saw a parable of you
like a whispered dream
half dreamt
genteel southern elegance, dancing
wearing the breeze like butterfly wings
in the soft, humid air
of so many yesterdays summers
you are like spanish moss
clinging precariously to these limbs
of my very heart
and though you are no longer here
the dancing moss tells me
you will ALWAYS be near
Author notes
This image reminds me of the trees covered in spanish moss where I used to live in Florida. It also reminds me of a dear friend that died six months ago. For Ambrosia
A contest entry
- Afternoon Light by wishintreeUK.
600 points, ended March 9, 2008, 4 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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I particularly enjoyed the first line of this piece. You have painted a wonderful picture with your words. I particularly liked the idea of dancing spanish moss being a reminder. Well Done and thank you for your entry.
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I got hooked by the first stanza...such a subtle, flowing poem...full of emotion. great imagery. thanks.
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Wistful and nostalgic just like the image.
I like the added impact of italicized words.
Beautiful to read and share. Blue
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awesome, and its nothing like canoeing adn seeing this beautifu moss around the lakes :
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greetings
thanks, makes me feel great that you all care ..
be blessed
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Very well done I love that moss lol In florida it was everywhere. Thanks for reminding me of my favorite state.
I love this poem Dear Sis Good luck with it
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This so beautiful, dear freind and what a lovely tribut to a friend...your metaphor and imagery are outstanding and the flow is elegant...U lived in Florida for years and the spanish moss has always amazed me with it's calming ince and feeling of freedom.
Brillant write.
Best to you!
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