Chlorophyll Green

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 07 Mar 2020
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7 comments
 

Capturing sunlight
the leaves to power
their multiplication
for shade from shower
or heat of noon-light
intense, so bright:
the soft, soothing screen
of chlorophyll green.

[IP: light and shade]

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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

What a wonderful description of those gorgeous trees. Where would we be without the different shades of green to protect us from the sun's rays?

Lovely take on the I P too.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. It's nice to think about the shade of May at the moment, isn't it? Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

You've captured the essence of that particular shade of green Rhiannon - well done

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Insert. Leafy green is very soothing and shady! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for the cherries. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

I don't know how I missed this, what a treasure. Brain scans have shown that looking into a forest  in full leaf is restorative, rather like sleep.  Access to safe, green spaces for all - and if that isn't possible then poems like this help a lot too.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

What a lovely comment, Jane, thanks! Yes, such a soothing shade – I hadn't heard that about the restorative effect shown by brain scans. Rhiannon