Maple Tree Den

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Mon, 09 May 2022
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A poem about our Maple Tree

that overhangs our garden den.

Another photo I took.

 

 

Once naked in winter, sleepy growth

is revving up now spring is here:

spreading all known life with a smile

into the wild;

 

I should vision winks of sunlight

shimmer, transient to summer's

blessing. Let season echo its

welcome through complex leafy

grace to unfold,

 

for other side of this coveted Maple

we commune with nature; hanging

out under branches entwining,

nestled with fleeting wings to ponder

distant buzzing,

 

all insect life reverberating, sends

me into spellbound trance; watching

dandelion pollen sailing, merging

with my reflective thoughts,

 

for words are like seeds traversing,

soon forgotten...squirreled away

in passing.

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

It seems a lovely place to relax and watch and listen and feel the sun and shade through the 'roof'!

dandelion pollen sailing — are you meaning the dandelion seeds on their 'parachutes'? Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

yes it is a lovely place to relax, especially when it's hot, the Maple gives so much shade and you feel like your hidden, which is great for the birds too.

You're right about the dandelion pollen on their parachutes, last week there was also a lot of tree and grass pollen too.

Thank you for taking the time to read, and I appreciate the feedback..

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

Loved a den as a child and would have one now if I had a larger patch of garden. There are few things more restorative than immersing yourself in the wild among branches entwining, listening to the distant buzzing. I really love the way you've compared words said with seeds traversing at the end, that's an interesting analogy and very true.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm like you, as a child we were always making dens in the woods. I actually picked out the house we're living in now, because of the garden, it's perfect for wildlife, but instead of sitting on the ground, we oldies have chairs in the den...smile.smiley 

Glad you liked the seeds traversing, there were loads last week, it was like a seed storm.It's nice having this garden, especially for my partner now he's retired, it keeps him occupied during the day, and was so important during lock down. 

Thank you for the read and your welcome thoughts.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by onemorething on

Beautiful, Jenny, sounds blissful. :)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Many thanks for your kind words Rachel. Yes it is very blissful, especially when it's quiet and all you can hear is bird song.

I'm grateful for your words of encouragement, and thank you so much for stopping by to read.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by marandina on

"all insect life reverberating, sends

me into spellbound trance; watching

dandelion pollen sailing,"

Lovely photo and another beautiful reverie, Jenny. Paul x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

There's such a magic about being at one with nature, you kind of get lost in a trance of listening to every sound, the rustle of leaves, or crack of twigs, giving a sense of mystery to the imagination. When we were children and used to play in the woods, we never thought about nature and those hidden treasures of the creature world, but now I can ponder on the essence and all it has to offer.

Many thanks for stopping by to read and let me know you enjoyed, really appreciated.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Jenny this is a beautiful poem.

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Ah! Many thanks Ray, I'm so happy you enjoyed, and I'm grateful for your kind words.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I really like the idea of dandelion seeds floating through the air being like kind words that we keep "squirreled away" maybe forgotten but their kindness roots in us, like a little sun, maybe one day to set free comforting words from us, that will settle in someone else

And your photo is lovely too! I can tell how much you love this tree :0)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Di, you know I always feel like words can disappear as quickly as they come, if not written down instantly, just like the sqirrel will bury nuts, but not always remember where it put them. So I always try and carry a note pad, or some paper around whether I'm in the garden, or out for a walk...or even around the house. Funnily enough I do get inspired while doing the housework, or working in the garden.

This poem was inspired by you actually. Remember I said I saw my son a couple of weeks ago, and he let me borrow his phone, well this was one of the photos I took, and decided to write a poem to go with it.

I'm glad you liked and your comment is greatly valued.

Thank you.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I love the idea of you being a squirrel, catching words out of the air to store in your notebook :0)

I was walking back along the seafront today, looking at the clouds and trying to remember you poem about them, your words have found a rooting place in me :0)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

That's lovely to know that my words have a place in your life Di. Also how amazing to be able to walk along the seafront. Clouds are so inspiring with their different shapes and pictures to capture the imagination. 

It's always nice to hear from you and thank you for the kindness you always show.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Beautfiul- that looks so inviting! Thank you Jenny,and for the photo too

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I've been trying to get inspired to write a poem to go with this photo for a couple of weeks.It always gives me great pleasure to know readers enjoy.

Your words are very welcome insert and thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for those lovely cherries Editors. They always put a big smile on my face. smiley

Jenny.

 

Submitted by celticman on

I can't tell my trees from my woods, but you make it sound easy. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Ha,ha! smileyI always enjoy reading your comments Jack. I do say this is a bit of woodland we've spent a lot of time developing, but it's not really, just a patch of land that's been created for wildlife, through growing many shrubs and trees, but over the time we've been living here the many trees we've planted have grown, and branches have weaved and become a wall of offshoots that leave a natural surround for our den. We have logs in there that are covered in the leaves that fall and make a great hiding place for insects and other earth creatures that need to hide or hibernate.

Sorry to ramble on. It''s very kind of you to read Jack, and always a pleasure to read your comments.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi,

A lovely way with words, jenny; they fall like a waterfall. Much enjoyed !!! Beautiful.

hilary    yes smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for reading and your kind words Hilary. Very much appreciated.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

I love maple trees too, and your poem about yours is very goood.  I like the way you bring all the things within your immediate consciousness while you are writing.

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm so glad you enjoyed Jean. You know I never realised just how tall the Maple tree could grow, ours towers above everything else, and yet it's such a delicate tree too.

Many thanks for reading and commenting, it was fun to write my thoughts. 

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

The last line, the way you juxtapose nature and man; seeds and thoughts intertwining taken by the wind, to be squirreled away, to ponder on. That truly drew me in and took me there. I saw the sun, the pollen, insects buzzing, and thoughts dispersing like dandelion seeds to the wind. It is a reflective poem and so well composed. Thank you Jenny for sharing this lovely posting.smiley

Penny4athought

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

what a really kind comment. I'm so glad you enjoyed. I know come the hot summer, I will so appreciate our den. I think the insects will too. wink

It's really kind of you to take the time to read, and you've given me a huge boost of confidence.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley