Amicable

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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11 comments
 

Don't speak until now of pretend fairies among tangled weeds...

or artificial girl who swings endlessly on chilly breeze,

do I care that whimsical cats aimlessly strut our path?

No! Except of course when birds are feeding...

those tits in elegance of yellow and blue,

each one darting this way and that;

nut feeder their bulls eye – they've never missed yet.

 

Don't protest at whiff of neighbouring bonfire,

but for inconvenience when on windy day,

whirl of line rotating – washing dancing like crazy dry.

I saunter to where arthritic branches wither,

glad when pouring rain drives every clue of smoke away,

I'll be amicable as spring decides when to release itself

from winter's slumbering way.

 

 

 

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by airyfairy on

This works really well, Jenny.  Some lovely images - particularly liked those arthritic branches - and something that we should all be aiming for as this new year gathers momentum.

Submitted by celticman on

winter may be slumbering, but you're on song Jenny. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for stopping by to read airyfairy and for the lovely comment. I'm over the moon it worked for you.

Thanks again for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

That's such a kind comment Jack. It's always nice to hear from you and I appreciate your words.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for those lovely cherries editors and I'm so glad it worked for you.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I like this, first gardening poem of the year. And that it finishes on an up note. It has a lovely gentle feel to it, too.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning Di,

It was nice to tune into abc tales this morning and see your kind comment.

You always look so deeply into poetry and are able to understand where the writer is going with their words, it's very refreshing.

Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the trouble to comment, it's appreciated.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi,

This seems a bit different for you, Jenny, a bit quirky, but it really works well. Much enjoyed !!!

Hilary      smiley

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Dear Jenny, what attracted my attention to this beautiful poem was the title. The word is not ordinarily used as far as I can see but I like it in preference to the usual 'friendly'.
I found your verses absolutely delightful and a pleasure to read.

Luigi xx 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Hilary, glad you enjoyed this poem and I like the word quirky, it works for me. yes

Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for your kind words Luigi. I love that you found the title to be different from the norm, and that you said it was beautiful really made my day, thank you so much again.

From a very happy Jenny. xx smiley