Copper Crown

I was startled by the beauty of a tree in my neighbor's yard

Twas trick of yonder setting sun cast gold upon the grounds

The lengthening of shadows made monsters of my hounds

Looking towards the bleeding sky to watch the sun go down

I was romanced into poetry by the copper of your crown

I tried to name the color, but names, they do abound...

A lighter shade than ochre, not quite a sultry brown

More golden than a fallow, camel, or any tawny that I've found

No, there's nothing quite as pretty as the copper of your crown

Author's Note

I looked up, and the golden sunlight was perfectly highlighting the top of this tree. Who knows if it was a trick of the light, but the color was just startling and beautiful

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'Copper Crown'
D. Connolly,
You brought me right to where your eyes were. Your neighbors copper crowned tree must have been spectacular. It sounds like it was an unexpected gem of a time-of a moment. Sometimes we are jolted from the regularity of life and reminded that our souls are made to respond to the beauties and charms of nature. I am so glad this was shared. We are made better for these experiences and reminders of them from what we share with others as you have done.
Blessings,
Kathy

[D Connolly]

thank-you Kathy

[Tony Jordan]

The architects of a nearby housing project created a row of streets here that catch the setting sun and makes the houses literally glow red. It's a beautiful sight but here's nature showing how it's really done!!
Great vivid piece Dani.
:)

[D Connolly]

Hi Tony! Thank-you :)

[Valentine]

Dani, aren't some of God's artwork better than all of the masters ..Valentine

[D Connolly]

Fleeting and precious, always changing and ever constant

[Kristin]

It is like our mind is a camera. Very good read.

[D Connolly]

Thank-you so much Kristin

[duff]

Your imagery paints the picture beautifully. It's well written and your words take you there. Great job.

duff

[D Connolly]

thank-you Duff :)

[Gee]

Morning Miss D, you captured the scene very well. Niw, grab an axe, chop it down and make yourself a rocking chair to enjoy every sunset !!!

[D Connolly]

LOL, very funny! I think my neighbor would kill me ;)

[Lady Celery]

This reminds me of the golden hour, which is my favorite time of day. I always find myself stopping to look at everything surrounding me, because it all looks so beautiful in that golden sunlight. I also enjoy your writing style!

[D Connolly]

thank-you my Lady

[MAC]

this feels like dead-poets poetry. perfect style and very original descriptions. amazing!

[D Connolly]

wow, thank-you so much mark

[Ted Kniffen]

In Autumn when the leaves change to yellows and reds, there always seems to be that one tree with a coppery brown hue so ethereal it almost hurts to look at. You captured that here, Dani. Good write

[D Connolly]

thank-you Ted

[Lyn Anderson]

Very nicely done. It is often difficult to capture a feeling or a visual. This poem is a fine example of doing both.

[D Connolly]

Thanks KL!

[Ken Simm.]

Nice visual poem. I used to search for the gestalts I could see in tree branches. Still do' if it comes to that.

[D Connolly]

I do that with clouds too :)