I could be one, though never alone
in nature, without being stranded,
at peace, without being encumbered
imposed, without being demanded.
In the forest that gave so much back
as much of itself as one needed,
where the leaves assembled their greenness
overhead and the daylight receded.
As I yield to enveloping arms
secreted in camouflaged light,
overcast by a thousand shadows
on a pine needle bed in the night.
As the moonbeams drop to the earth
every branch, every limb, every leaf,
encrusted with sparkling diamonds
formed from dew on the silvery wreath.
So I watch as the moonlight vibrates
and the precious gems glint in my trees,
as they sing on the sighs of the wind
side to side, up and down in the breeze.
A contest entry
- Picture inspiration by crazymomma.
400 points, ended November 5, 2008, 40 entries
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Please tell me what you think
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The imagery is really powerful. I liked how you focused on the moon, not the sunset. The rhyme scheme isn't imposing which lets the poem flow without searching for words. All in all, it's a very lovely piece
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Nice take on the picture prompt and very impressive imagery in this poem too. So much peace is woven through this write, and it has a very soothing tone to it. I wish you the best in the contest. Blessings, Patty
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WOW!
Very nice indeed.
Such endearing words.
Great job.
good luck in contest.
-Mandi
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The most simplistic..
...of rhyming schemes (yes, I know, I'm a pedantic b*****d!), but very nice imagery and worthy of a little clap.
Best wishes.
Robin.
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thanks for sharing you poem with us, i love this poem cause of the images it puts in my head, keep it flowing and good luck in the contest
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