The Essence Of Nature

This poem has some of what was originally in the poem Green Beginnings. I took suggestions and deleted parts and added some.

Poppies and callas,

Coralbells and snapdragons,

Blossoming their artistry

For all to delight in.

Honeydew and kiwii,

Apples and watermelon,

Sprouting amidst

The fresh vegetation.

Celery and artichoke,

Broccoli and lettuce,

Growing beneath

Flourishing trees.

Arborvitae and Ash,

Cedar and dogwood,

Surrounding verdant pastures,

Blooming buds of beauty.

Parakeets and hummingbirds,

Quetzals and lapwings,

Motley viridescent shades

Strewn amongst feathered sheath

Raccoons and squirrels,

Possums and mice,

Camouflage in nature

From predators nearby.

Butterflies and moths,

Grasshoppers and beetles,

Fluttering and scurrying

To their own safe-haven.

Geckos and frogs,

Alligators and snakes,

Sparkling, fresh skin

As rind reflects light.

Woodlands of growth,

Prospering its kind

Mysterious in its essence,

A revelling for mankind.

Author's Note

Constructive criticism appreciated.

Reviews

[Baby Ricochet]

Man that is some park. Good one

[Briana O'Connor]

lol thank you :D

[Adam Whitworth]

very good poetry, much appreciated, thanks

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you so much

[Pryde Foltz]

Parakeets and hummingbirds,
Quetzals and lapwings,
Motley viridescent shades
Strewn amongst feathered sheath

A great nature write, Briana.

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you :D

[Hitchhiker]

Wonderful coming of seasonal age. The aroma of the flowers merging with the trees of a forest and you took us into the eyes of the alligator. I was thrilled by that as I live in alligator country. I loved the complete poem, especially the last two lines.

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you so much. I was surprisingly happy with this one! glad you liked it.

[Hitchhiker]

Yes, it is a good feeling when we actually feel happiness about a poem we have written.

[Lindsay Hope]

I really enjoyed this poem. It was very light and refreshing to read, and you created a scenic image in my head.

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you :D

[Michael]

The structure of this poem is fascinating, I love how discriptive and intelligent this piece is. Great work.

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you so much for your kind words :D

[R Smith]

i did read Green Beginnings which I liked a lot but I have to say that this updated version is the superior version an excellent work Briana :)

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you so much!

[Patricia]

This has such beautiful intensity filling the senses, lots of energy and wonderful rhythm. I love it! Great piece. :) Happy Autumn :D

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you for your kind words

[Patricia]

You are very welcome, It is a lovely piece of poetry bravo. :)))

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful use of words and description. I enjoyed the complete poem. The nice flow of words led the reader to the very good ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry. I love poetry about nature.
Coyote

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you so much. glad you enjoyed it

[Coyote Poetry]

I did. Nature is wonderful.