Running from-
The dull, white
house out into
the capacious,
green lawn.
Blades of green grass
under my hand-me-down
sneakers. Warm-
from the afternoon sun
like a parents
embrace.
The wind blew
carrying out
leaves that have fallen
and pushing my hair
out of my eyes like
a mother.
Clinging,
Clutching,
Grasping,
onto the willow's
sturdy branch.
Hoping-
to hold on forever. But
I know.
And it knows.
That when the wind blows
I will let go.
The trees-
dancing along with me.
The wind-
whispering in my ear.
Jokes and secrets
making giggles travel
like a humming bird
soaring from flower to flower.
Each leaf-
coming from
one tree
like a family.
A perfect household
of green.
God forbid
a leaf to fall,
to be seperated,
to be alone,
For that is my greatest fear.
Walking to the great Pine
It towering over me,
like a father,
Big, mighty, strong.
On the Tree, words
carved in.
Names an dates
surrounded by an embrace
of a heart. Love
etched.
On the ground Pine cones
scattered,
unborn seeds waiting
to grow.
How-
will it grow
Properly
if so close
to the parent?
Grabbing the pine cone
Clinging,
Clutching,
Grasping,
Hoping-
to hold on.
But I know
and it knows.
That when the wind blows
I will let go.
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ReplyDeleteI completly love it!!! it's so detailed! i love how you repeat like a whole stanza at the end, kind of like a song, the last stanza is the chorus:) great job;)
ReplyDeletei also love how you wrote it in different fonts:D
I really loved the poem It really looks like it came from a professional ;). i liked the line when you said "pushing my hair
ReplyDeleteout of my eyes like
a mother."
I loved it!! It pulled me right in with the imagery, line breaks, everything! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteOh my god! What a great poem! I love the imagery of the poem, and I felt like i was there! I agree with Katy 100%. You should turn this in a song! :)
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