Whispering Trees

Two of my dear cafe friends have been urging me to pen a poem sooner than later, so that I did, and as such, it's dedicated to both, I guess they'll know who they are without me disclosing same?

Whilst out for a stroll, if truth be told
when first, I heard the news,
she's going away, no more to stay
ne'er again, we'll schmooze

Carried on the breeze, the whispering tress
sang a lonesome lullaby,
my love so fair, with raven black hair
alas, must say goodbye

My heart sank low, why would she go
looking up, I cried aloud,
has she met another, a secret lover
I implored a passing cloud?

I do not know, you'll have to go
and seek the wise old owl
then raindrops fell, my tears as well
this grief, I could not cowl

I plundered on, far, far beyond
in hope to engage,
and there perched high, I did spy
one known as the sage

O' eminent bird, truth is your word
pray tell it is falsehood,
for I am rueful, my lady beautiful
has gone to Bollywood

Be calm good sir, said he up there
let me assuage this yearn,
the trees tell lies, I see two dark eyes
awaiting your return

Thank you wise owl, cheek by jowl
reunited we shall be,
then homewards ran, a renewed man
my heart now filled with glee

And there within, fair lady of dark skin
from land of tiger and jaguar
saying, a pushy boss, wished her to cross
far sea, to become a movie star

But as is her kind, politely, she did decline
for here, she feels at ease,
in this land so green, where can be seen
those beguiling, whispering trees

Author's Note

schmooze
verb
talk intimately and cosily;

Cowl: A hood shaped covering

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Ah, she finally came back to you! A lovely take of loss and return of love… your imagery is excellent and of course your chosen words….the whispering trees knew all along that she would return….and schmooze with you!
I enjoyed the poem very much Tom
Best, B.

[Tom]

Thanks muchly Betty!

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome Tom!
Best, B

[Chris Shaw]

A lovely read Tom and as I was intrigued to find out who had parted from our company, I scrolled through all your responses. The wonderful DIVYA, one of my absolute favourite writers and she still posts here. Love her work and yours is a lovely tribute.

Chris

[Tom]

Perceptive of you my friend, yes, I penned this in honour of our dear, lovely friend Divya, and thankfully she's still here and writing away.. thank you!

[Einstein Noodle]

i enjoyed the rhyme and rhythm .. feels natural .. fun romantic story with loads of imagery and happy closing ... lucky man!! does not always turn out in such a way ;) i hope to take these lines with me and use it when i get the blues:
"has she met another, a secret lover
I implored a passing cloud? " i think this is a good song to fit your poem .. check it out! :)
https://youtu.be/zyjiWD0ER74
E.

[Tom]

Thank you E. I'll check it out 🤗

[Victor Warui]

A beautiful poem to read, so rhythmic like a song. It fills heart with joy to read this and the vivid imagery is so awesome. Though quite emotional, but really skillfully penned... I love this.

[Tom]

Very kind of you to say so. Thank you !

[andrew mitchell]

Lovely write Tom, beautiful story.Funny I had to look up tress meaning a braid of hair and I wondered if you meant it a whispering tress or whispering trees.Again a joy to read.

[Tom]

Thank you Andrew 😊

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

What a beautiful poem for some lucky ladies on WC! Lyrical, musical verses filled with exotic imagery of birds, tigers and jaguars. Great cadence and rhyme. I’m so glad your lady love did not leave you for Bollywood! Romantic write!

[Tom]

Yes, she's still here ❤️ Thank you Annette!!

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

So glad. You are very welcome Tom!

[Amanda Trerotola]

Love the imagery! I can truly feel the emotion in your writing.

[Tom]

Thank you 😊

[Moonie]

"And there within, fair lady of dark skin
from land of tiger and jaguar " this is such a pretty line!
I like how the rhyming and the words make us share your sorrow of losing a friend, but we can also feel a sly bit of humor through the words!

[Tom]

Thank you very much!!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Tom... I wish I knew who left... I thought it was a lover and you were sad to see her go. Now I realize someone left the Cafe... wish she would have stayed as we should support each other. truly, Pat

[Tom]

No need to fret my friend, she came back ( Divya) are you familiar with her writing?

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Tom... I must look her up on WC. Diwya.. I value your persuasions. truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Tom... a magnificent touching poem...
very emotional... your talent shines true. I love poetry with happy endings. Whispering trees will always see you through. Amen, Pat

[Tom]

Thank you Patricia!

[Patricia Wedel]

I wish I knew who left... this is not a happy ending...

[Sami Khalil]

Every time someone leaves the cafe, it creates sadness and void in the family of writers. Although they have their personal reasons but I hope they don't cower to the bad ones and force them out. We all should after each other and be honest on how to defend themselves in the cyber world.
An excellent tribute , sir Tom.

[Tom]

Thank you Sami, true indeed!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome.