A Birch In A Storm
A tall white Birch reared its stately form,
High in the path of the oncoming storm.
Its long, lacy leaves, in sad disarray,
Tangled and knotted with each swing and sway.
Cavorting like mad, or waltzing with ease,
A raging tornado, then gentle sea breeze.
A lone bird took refuge, a port in a storm,
A place to be safe, a place to be warm.
But the restless insistence and fast-moving pace,
Soon made it take wing, to a much quieter place.
And the wild waving continued like a maestro's baton,
As though unrestrained, now the lone bird had gone.
Its silhouette stood against the smooth sky,
Like an artist's achievement, the paint barely dry.
The white sturdy trunk, the leaves a bright green,
The clouds in the blue sky, could hardly be seen.
The blue disappeared, deep grey took its place,
And night dropped its mantle, the scene to erase.
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great nature write Shaun! love it!.........................................................Jim
Jim as always sir, thank you for your kind comments and glad you liked it.
Oh wow Shaun this is stunning. There is motion in your verses, not just from the structure that creates a beautiful rhythm, but also your delicately chosen words that paint the imagery of the swaying of an unpredictable wind.
just STUNNING!Β
You submerged the reader into the heart of the storm beautifully. Truly wonderful imagery. You are gifted my friend. Had to pin for further indulging β€οΈ
Gwen, thank you for your kind and generous words, I am humbled.
And will be reading you soon and forgive this late reply from this infamous late reply master.
Bad puppy!Β
No need to apologise my friend. I too keep stumbling onto comments I never knew were there. It happens. Your poetry is always a delight to read π
Awww I luv your rhyming & salute your silver birch catchup kid keep on creating β€οΈπΉβ€οΈ
Jill thanks for reading and your wise words and I hear you and will do.
Wishing you the best things in life and thanking you again.β€οΈ
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Love the symbol of a flying bird, gives a sense of unique freedom and personal choice. I feel as if we have all had to weather our own storms, past or present. Such a deeply resonating and engaging read. Awesome work here Shaun. Peace and smiles to you~
Max, forgive this shameful late reply and surely up for some Cosmo award or the Cosmo thumbscrews!!
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment and be reading you soon.
Wow Shaun. What an epic descriptive piece. The lines that Gwen pointed out!! Awesome. And also love the Tangled and knotted element!! Such mood created and artistic talent. You can write about anything!! Pxxx
Pratibha Wow!! You can visit again with comments like that!!
Forgive this late reply from me (who else!!) and thank you for reading and commenting and simply enjoy life and the good it can bestow. x.
Fabulous Shaun thank you for the dedication
Cheryl & mike
Cheryl and Mike thank you so much for replying and glad you enjoyed reading it.
Please forgive this late reply and will make amends by buying you both a cuppa on your next visit. I'll even buy biscuits!
Hope all is well with each of you and those around you.
See you both soon and thanks again.πΉ
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Shaun a very enchanting write, a pleasure to read.
PoetessDarkly/ Lisa, thank you for reading and your generous wordsΒ and please forgive this woefully late reply.
For very rarely I venture back to any older posts.
Thanks again and will be soon be visiting your poetry neighbourhood with good and honourable intentions :)
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Beautifully described poem.
Paul thank you for stopping by and glad you enjoyed reading it.
Please forgive this lamentable late reply for I don't really venture back to any older posts.
Β In the meantime all the best to you.
And this shameful late reply master thanks you again.
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