No Better Friend

No Better Friend

A Poem by Michael
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A poem for the coming of Spring

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It looks like a twig of three feet tall,
a gnarled little stem and no leaves at all.
With winter all gone, ahh… warm days at last,
this twig will pump life, surprisingly fast.

Soon I will see green over there,
where now small branches hold only air.
With pride I’ll delight in my colorful thumbs,
as if I play a part in what it becomes.


Springtime gives life, it’s all Nature’s plan,
nothing that real can be done by man.
All I can do is deciding the where,
to our earthly mother I entrust its care.
 
For thirteen weeks Spring gives it her love,
with days of sunshine and some rain from above.
Then filled with sap and a full mane of leaves,
this tree will bear fruit, turning birds into thieves.
 
For now I will watch each day with delight,
as my tree grows strong right before my sight.
Springtime’s a friend who asks nothing of me,
except digging a hole and planting a tree

 

© 2009 Michael


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I checked to see if you are still posting poems here, and I happened upon this little gem!
I find comfort here as I anxiously await spring. This has lovely imagery and great flow. I enjoyed reading it. I daresay I am not the only person ready for the next season!
~~~Claire in Virginia

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Michael

10 Years Ago

Thanks Claire, yes I a very ready for spring. This winter has warn me down a bit to say the least. .. read more



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Sounds like my brother-in-law, that is what he was doing most of yesterday. Valentine

Posted 7 Years Ago


I checked to see if you are still posting poems here, and I happened upon this little gem!
I find comfort here as I anxiously await spring. This has lovely imagery and great flow. I enjoyed reading it. I daresay I am not the only person ready for the next season!
~~~Claire in Virginia

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Michael

10 Years Ago

Thanks Claire, yes I a very ready for spring. This winter has warn me down a bit to say the least. .. read more
What a very pleasant and hopeful piece! Quite enjoyable and well written. Like the way springtime is defined as friend. It surely is.

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I love this! I read your bird poem before and put it in my favorites, and now I found another nature one that I just love. I loved the "turning birds into thieves" line!

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

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Bud
Gives me spring fever! Excellent poem. Paints a picture as though I'm seeing with my own eyes. Thanks for sharing this.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I think I'm enjoying the spring season coming on this year more than any other. Everyday it changes a little and I can't wait to plant! Loved your poem! It was a wonderfully smooth read and the ryming was spot on. I think you did a really good job.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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