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

[Great Aunt Astri]

That little walk in nature had a magical effect. The rhythm is quite jaunty, taking us through worry and sorrow to the happy ending! I enjoyed reading this poem.

[Tom]

Thank you for stopping by my friend!

[Neville]

You certainly know how to bowl a maiden over Tom. Another cracker for sure, well writ and already pretty well read I see. No mistaking one of em eh.......Best, Neville

[Tom]

Cheers Neville, England could do with bowling a few of those maiden overs at the Aussies, see they got beaten in the first test match!!

[Neville]

My pleasure Tom, oh' I miss her too, do you think she will be back?

[Neville]

sheeeesh, dont time fly ... four years eh' and still bowlin them maidens over :)

[Sheila Kline]

.....Whilst' taking the time to check in on my Writer's Cafe friends midst the ongoing illness of my son, I am so pleased to have found your lovely collection of words of romance and longing; ah, for the dark haired beauty you long for who chooses to take leave is so well expressed as your tears pool on the leaves of those beguiling, whispering trees. When one's heart is captured by another it is most difficult to make such a break, so I hope for you that this absence is not a permanent one! You deserve so much my friend....the desires of your heart should be yours in this land of longing!

You weave the story so that it holds the attention of the reader, and gives cause for a sigh of "let it be better"!

[Tom]

Thank you Sheila, hope everything is going well and your son is mending? Happy thanksgiving my friend!

[Wild Rose]

listening to whispers > The trees those around you - trouble makers
She is/was thinking of other places
test the water
What I have here already is what I want

I feel sorry for you your lost love but your search brings the answer Your lover needs you once parted she learned where her heart is

[Tom]

Thank you my friend, you interpretation is so appropriate and worldly wise!

[Wild Rose]

Thanks for the pleasure of your writing

Worldy wise >should be at 81

[Wild Rose]

Reminded me of a songwhen I was 10 or so Whispering grass don't tell the tree cause they don't need to know

[Tom]

Yes, remember it well, Don Estelle and Windsor Davis ( ain't half hot mum fame) had a top hit with it 40 odd yrs ago!

[barleygirl]

This is a beautiful tribute to a good number of my friends here who have that beautiful dark hair & skin (which I envy very much!) I've always had the same fascination of which you write . . . love this delicate msg . . . great rhyme & rhythm & inventive word choices! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Tom]

Thank you muchly Margie, yes, many of our mutual friends here on the cafe site are multi lingual and who can create the most fabulous poetry, even though English often as not their first choice language, very clever and like you, I'm envious too!

[barleygirl]

I feel guilty when messaging my multi-lingual friends becuz I am limited to one language & they happily oblige me! *smile*

[Tom]

Exactly my feelin too Margie, glad I'm not alone!

[Lydia Shutter]

Tom, as always, your rhyming and rhythm is spot on! Like a fairy tale with a happy ending....so very lovely. There is always someone for everyone and you found your true love....heavy sigh! I liked the personification of the the trees and the owl! The trees whisper the truth! Lydi**

[Tom]

Thank you Lydia for your appreciation of my little romance ballad!

[DIVYA]

My compliments, my dear friend, this gem is tops today! Kudos!

[Tom]

Thank you my dear Divya, if only it were true??

[DIVYA]

As I see it dear Tom, a happy ending it will be!

[Tom]

namaste, let it be so!

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing use of words and thoughts. I love nature and shared wisdom.
"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"
I loved the above lines. Gentle, true and wonderful. Thank you Tom for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Tom]

Hi Coyote me old friend and bard, long time no hear, hope you're well? Thank you for stopping by leaving such considered words!!

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure and you are welcome Tom.

[DIVYA]

Tom,
A new poem from you is always such a joy! A special, heartfelt write, flows like s song with lovely rhyming and meter. The story has a truly happy end. The whispering trees, the breeze and wise bird bring good tidings. Your love is here to stay, as you so richly deserve. May the bliss be endless and the joy never cease. I must say Cheers! And thanks for such an unforgettable poem.

[Tom]

And thank you for your always heartfelt and sincerest reviews, and double, triple thanks once more my fav. Indian sweetheart, for reigniting my lowly muse!!

[DIVYA]

May your muse always sizzle and shine just as our friendship does. So happy to share these moments of pure light and joy with you, my dear Tom.

[Gee]

Lovely tempo, great wee story all tied neatly with rhyme.
Top writing Tom

[Tom]

Thank you Gee, will catch up with you and yours in due course my friend!