The Wind

Cherry

By Richard L. Provencher

Sun, 14 Mar 2021
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9 comments
 

is like a

rattlesnake

alert in the daytime

and subdued

at night

 

yet within shadows

it can arrive

without fanfare

or it strikes with delight-

 

without it leaves

do not rattle nor tinkle

from the boughs of

gleaming birch

 

nor scatter clouds

of mosquitoes who

consider humans as prey-

 

At times it may  

provide

a soft caress

as when lovers meet.

 

 

Certificate PG
Poem
Poetry - For All Reasons
Nature

Comments

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

 

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Some wonderful descriptions of the wind in this poem Richard. Especially loved, 

At times it may

provide

a soft caress

as when lovers meet.

 

Enjoyed reading.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Your kind encourgement has always been appreciated, Jenny.

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I liked this very much, too. Particularly your description of birch trees. Hope you are well and Spring is coming where you live

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

DH- I see you are also a nature writer too, fun Eh?

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by marandina on

Nicely brought to life, Richard.

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

You hit it on the nail- to recreate a moveable feast of words with feeling and authenticity is a goal I seek, as well as drawing readers into my world. Thank you for your comment.

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

 

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

ABC... team, thank you for your cherries - a true gift from the heart.  

Richard L. Provencher