Secrets Of A Green Man

Gold cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Mon, 06 Feb 2023
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20 comments
 

Through soil wherever you

need to go, slight curious

impressions advance; roots

emanating emotive kinship

for descendants of forest

floor.

 

Green man's new shoots

are the blood vessels of

life in spring, they sprout

from pores; his eyes are

gateway to nature's soul,

scanning dense forest

trees; a token for good

health.

 

No human voices heard,

just language of birdsong

and orchestra of summer's

rustling leaves;

 

accessible way of passage

for untamed creatures –

where wild man's spirit

absorbs rain, he swims in

swirls of early morning

mist...reassured but alert,

 

camouflage conceals his

gaze; mimicking leaves

of green, he's part of

majestic nobility –

enchanting valiant

essence unseen.

 

Free to use image.

 

 

 

Certificate PG
Poem
Poems
Spiritual
Nature
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by marandina on

"... just language of birdsong and orchestra of summer's rustling leaves.."

 

Ah we need that Green Man in our lives. Another wondrous journey through nature and the seasons. Just lovely. Paul :) 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for your kind comment Paul, it was a pleasure to share.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by drew_gummerson on

Agree with the comment above. Lovely. 
 

This is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Drew,

It was such fun writing this poem, and I'm over the moon with the gold cherries. Pick Of The Day...thank you so much. smiley

Jenny.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

A first-class poem, Jenny, worthy of Pick of the Day. You have to be congratulated on the constant quality of your writing.

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Luigi,

you know I have a huge grin on my face as I leave this message. Never expected Pick Of The Day, it was such a lovely surprise.

Thank you for reading and your kind words.

Jenny. xx smiley

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Particularly loved :

"Through soil wherever you

need to go, slight curious

impressions advance; roots"

and 

"new shoots

are the blood vessels of

life in spring"

really evoking how Life is constantly moving, growing to fill every space it can, your poem is a wonderful celebration :0)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Di,

this weeks I P had me immediately thinking of the Green man. The forests and woods give me such great ideas, as I think they do you too. 

I'm glad you enjoyed reading this poem and many thanks for letting me know you liked.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

What a wonderful pick this is Jenny - congratulations on the well deserved golden cherries. always such a pleasure to read your poetry (mind you, it's been a while since we had one of your longer stories - any plans?)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi insert,

you know I wish my imagination would take me on another story journey, but I'm so enjoying writing poetry at the moment, and no ideas spring to mind for something longer.

This poem was a pleasure to create, and the I P has certainly been helping me over the past couple of weeks.

It's very rewarding to receive the gold cherries, and such a pleasure to receive your kind words.

Thank you so much.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by celticman on

the green man is one of lore. You've flung a net and captured him with words. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jack,

I'm so pleased I managed to capture the Green man with words. Whenever I go for walks where there are trees, shrubs or walls of ivy, I always look for his face. 

Many thanks for reading and taking the time to let me know you liked.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Sounds like good stuff they smoke a lot of it here. Joking!

Nice picture by the way. See you Jenny!  Tom

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks for reading and your comment Tom.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by D G Moody on

This evokes for me the legend of the Green Man, a very ancient symbol of nature - well done.

Dougie Moody

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there DougleMoody,

Glad I could evoke the legend of the Green man for you. It always makes me happy when people enjoy nature.

Thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts, they're very much apprciated.

Jenny. smiley 

 

Submitted by D G Moody on

Thank you Jenny. And yes, I do so love the Green Man in our ancient island myths - or truths? I just wish he could still come striding in.

Dougie Moody

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

smiley The Green man's mystery lives on.

Jenny. wink

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

I love the whole concept of the Green Man, and you've captured it so well here. Lovely piece, Jenny. And while I'm missing your stories, I'll forgive you if you keep producing poems like this! 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Ah! Thank you so much airyfairy, it's always a pleasure to read nice comments like yours.

Jenny. smiley