A is for Angel and Ash Tree

Cherry

By Di_Hard

Thu, 02 Dec 2021
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watching with unpacked calm

pale face in cornered dark

 

as ash trees reach, each arm

in sleek, moonsliver bark

 

 

 

 

Certificate U
Poem
Advent Alphabet (plus Boxing day)

Comments

Submitted by celticman on

moonsliver, yes I like that, it brings together touch, time and with a sense of menace. 

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thankyou, am really glad you said that

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

A homage to the Ash.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thankyou Jenny, I love ash trees. Rhiannon described them once as like greyhounds, which is perfect.  I think they have my favourite leaves of anything, when they are green. Though when maples turn in Autumn they are gorgeous too. Looking forward to your maple tree poem

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

The sleekness of ash tree branches is so lovely, isn't it? and their lovely greyness with the black buds. Is it meant to be moonsliver or moonsliver? Rhiannnon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thankyou Rhiannon, I remember the most beautiful poem about ash trees of yours, it is one of my favourites

 

Submitted by Turlough on

I really like this.

unpacked calm

suggests that at the outset you are anything but calm but the angel's serenity enables you to find it within yourself. A great way of putting it.

Turlough

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thankyou so much Turlough for reading and letting me know your thoughts, much appreciated :0)