TOUCH

a touch of nature

TOUCH

 

In winter I behold the Crepe Myrtle Tree

in all of its nudity

yet it settles into the earth with grace and nobility

in summer different hues blossom and flutter in a gentle breeze

so delicate they may tumble

it compels my mind to wander to my youth

and the summers we spent deep in the mountains

those lovelies bountiful on our land

 

Now I gaze more attentively at the smooth bark

trace my fingers up and down its silkiness

akin to woman’s smooth skin

convinced that this tree shall rest here

long after my demise

 

 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

I have such an affinity with trees Betty. We can learn so much from them. A beautiful poem. Hope you are well. So many glitches on WC at the moment. Not easy to navigate here.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Please excuse the delay my dear Chris, just a busy time for me; I appreciate your review and always sending you the best of everything
Warmly
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[W. Barrett Munn]

I like the comparison of crepe myrtle in winter to a nude and skin. And you're right: no one can kill a crepe myrtle, even if you need them out of the garden.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Winston, a lovely review and much appreciated
Warmly
B🌷🌷🌷

[Amy R]

Very nice poem for such beautiful tree. Nature is comforting in its own ways.

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi Amy...Thank you for a lovely review!
Warmly,
B

[Amy R]

You're welcome! 🌸

[Dara]

A wonderful dedication to the beautiful crepe myrtle trees we have in NC. I have one in my front yard. It seemed to take a long time to grow but it is going strong.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Dara for a lovely review
Warmly, B

[Thomas W Case]

This lingers on the quiet dignity of life, and the way beauty outlives us all.
The touch and memory weave together, soft, patient, and lasting.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Thomas for a fine review!!
Warmly, B

[Ken Simm.]

What a lovely pastoral and memory piece, Betty.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Ken. always fine words from you...
Warmly, B

[emmajoygreen]

Beautiful words laid gently. Many thanks, dear Betty.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you my dear Em.... smiles!
xoxo

[emmajoygreen]

Smiling hugs and happy times to you and Norm!

[Lorry]

If only we could all feel how fleeting life is for us in comparison to nature's beauty that completely surrounds us to remind us, yet we barely give it a second thought until ma nature taps us on the shoulder to remind us.
I am surrounded by trees that will be here long after im planted, so maybe that should be our final warning to enjoy them while we still can. 😆

[Betty Hermelee]

Yes, Nature's beauty shall certainly outlive us!
Thank you my friend, a fine review!
Warmly, B

[John the Baptist]

The imagery in this one is almost erotic. Perhaps it's because of the life force that emanates from the tree. The natural world often takes a battering from mankind, but it always comes back. Unfortunately, we do not.

[Betty Hermelee]

I love your interpretation John; great review!
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[Samuel Dickens]

This more lovely than sad. Nothing mortal lives forever in the flesh, but we have the chance for eternity if we qualify. Let's be good to one another, and time will tell.

[Betty Hermelee]

such an upbeat review Sam, love it
and of course thank you!
Warmly, B🌷