From Little Acorns
The Spanish moss
hung in dreadlocks
on the old oak
It stood for centuries
in disguise
Hearing what was spoke
More than a tree
growing in the dirt
Standing for generations
A place to meet
Initials to carve
Lovers’ declarations
Limbs spread wide
offering shade
to those needing rest
Leaves come and go
a balance of the seasons
space for many a nest
Autumn’s abundant acorns
scattered all around
A squirrel’s delight
Rainy day mushrooms
sprouting at trunk’s base
Nighttime streaking moonlight
A swallow landing
on a high up branch
delightfully does he sing
His mate joins him
shortly after
A harbinger of Spring
Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing ©
Prompts:
Balance
Tree
Dirty
D'Verse Poets Pub hosted by Sarah - Prompt Word - Harbinger
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i felt i walked through a garden with four seasons and was on a lazy susan that just spun me gently as your words guided me
Your comment is poetry all by itself Gina! You are the master of words 🙂💕 Thank you for your lovely image
Lovely tribute to the mighty oak! ❤️
Thank you Punam 💕🙂
My pleasure Christine. 💞
Very engaging write Christine, wonderful…
This is such a happy, cuddly poem, Christine. Love it!
Oh you’re so sweet 🙂💕 Thank you so much!
I think every season has it’s own harbinger…
LOVE your description and imagery here. Beautifully writ. With the deep freeze we are in….how I miss and want the harbingers of spring!
Thank you so much Lillian 🙂❤️ I’m sure you do miss Spring
I like this journey – you took us through time, and also round the year, back to spring – or at least the promise of spring. The rhyme scheme gives it a classic feel.
Thank you Sarah! I’m happy you liked it 🙂
Lovely description – and the harbinger we all wait for
Nice line: “space for many a nest”
Thank you 😊
This made me think a little more about the value of all nature.
Oh good! Just like us, everything in nature has a purpose. Thanks for reading Michele. 💕🙂
Your poem has added a perspective on oak trees not considered before, and that is they have a maternal aspect to them. Always there, through the seasons, giving life, approachable, something/one you can count on. Those big wide, balanced arms and a solid trunk to hug. Thank you, Christine <3
Thanks Lisa. That is my take exactly. I’m so happy you can see that too. Have great day! 🙂💕
Lovely… <3
Thank you Bette 🙂💕