Spring Nectar
Raven wings smudge golden breast of harvested mountain field,
glide across her, caressingly (as I gaze up at shapeshifting clouds).
Tree Swallows serenade rapturous blue skies, flirty flight a delight
as they dart amongst rowan trees (as I hum Blue Skies and slowly spin).
whose berries will burst beneath September skies;
red blooms akin to an irresistible kiss (it's impossible to think so far ahead),
for now is right as rain and scarlet maples are bursting tranquil vibes,
their shade Heaven-sent (as I settle beneath),
promise I'll return to chase the moonlight, try and quench
this obsession; sip from nectar that is spring.
by Margaret Bednar, May 30, 2019
This is linked with the challenge I am hosting over at "Imaginary Garden with Real Toads - Artistic Interpretations - Color it" Use five words from the Sherwin Willimas "Fan Deck". I used 13.
Also wanted to share with you the beauty that is a Rowan Tree (we call it the American Mountain Ash or the American Rowan Tree). I will be on the lookout for it here in September... (cursor down to see the red berries) https://www.carolinanature.com/trees/soam.html
10 comments:
Margaret, this beautiful but very fast actioned poem keeps you busy. No wonder you have to stop. Stop, rest, and return to the Sherwin Williams store for more paint.
Best lines for me are the "Tree Swallows serenade ... (with) flirty flight a delight as they dart amongst rowan trees ... whose berries will burst ... red blooms akin to an irresistible kiss." Makes me shake my head and shiver.
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a passionate palette in your poem Margaret - some beautiful contrasts too - I see a Van Gogh in the first stanza
I love the comments in parentheses. They feel almost child-like in wonder.... I could see someone spinning with arms out, gazing up at the sky while singing blue skies, giggling and laughing as they fall to the ground to then sit beneath a tree and just enjoy a beautiful day.
My goodness this is absolutely beautiful, Margaret!❤️ I especially love; "red blooms akin to an irresistible kiss (it's impossible to think so far ahead)."
What a beautiful, colorful spring you paint.. It makes me wish I could be there.
Why think ahead when spring is here and now? with all the colors to come these are still the best.
A rich write..full of grace and colour.Enjoying it all in the present is just fine, :)
This is a new favourite for me. I love the poetical asides, and you have captured the scene so well, I feel as if I have been there myself.
"Tree swallows serenade", "red blooms akin to an irresistible kiss"
Two gorgeous images among many.
Beautiful, Margaret... this gives me a welcome ee cummings vibe and is so pretty.
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