Tree of Hope

She watched in childlike wonder

As hope fell from the trees,

Honeyed sanity swirling

On a tender autumn breeze.

 

Most glittering and golden

In the vanishing sunlight;

Some still painted crimson

No strangers to great plight.

 

They nestled in her hair

Showering her with earthy grace.

And as her fear melted away

Humbled tears adorned her face.

 

She danced that night with nature

Beneath the pumpkin harvest moon

Her demons left un-slain,

But the trees all whispered, “Soon.”

Author's Note

First poem in forever. Been so busy and writer's block is not my friend. Enjoy.

Reviews

[Christopher Robin]

Yes! Good!
Very good!
That. Keep doing that.

Best in a while, nice job!

-Robin

[Rita L. Sev]

A great seasonal piece, Ashira. That whisper at the end - very nicely crafted!

[Matching Socks]

Has a beautiful feel to it Ashira, hope for serenity and love, acceptance.

[Rocans]

You choose words which transports the reader to other worlds. I have to say I quite admire your writing style. This poem was lovely, though I wondered about the context of the poem.

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Nice piece of poetry. Thank's for sharing!

[Einstein Noodle]

i have so many questions on this poem .. who is she? what is she doing there? .. the contrasts are vivid as the scene of entities and woods in autumn .. i like this .. read it thrice each time i am entwined .. want to ask but want no answer as to what your inspiration was ??? :)
E.

[RAOrourke]

The vivid images you still bring to mind with your written words are outstanding!
She watched in childlike wonder
As hope fell from the trees,....lovely lines!!
Great job!

[Rache David]

Spring will come. And autumn will pass.. just like your poem.. full of hopes.. love it.. simply amazing.. i guess writer's block didn't go all the way.. :-)

[MsJewel]

The rhyme and meter give your lovely words a beautiful sing-song rhythm that makes your poem flow easily - almost like the dance of an autumn leaf falling from a tree. The last line took me a little by surprise...what a wonderful ending! A great poem and a delight to read!

:) Julie