Under the Mango tree

Under the mango tree

Here the kids are wild and free

Without care or worry

Aiming at the fruits with intensity, never weary

 

Under the Mango tree

The adults gather the children

Ready to share stories that were passed on

Some scary, some cheery

 

In the cover of dark

The sound of  a dog’s bark

Is lost in the embrace of lovers

Cocooned and Sheltered under the mango tree

Reviews

[Karen]

This is a beautiful poem that shows a place of safe haven where children gather to play, parents gather their children to pass on stories, and lovers embrace in the dark. I like the phrase "under the mango tree" because it makes it more exotic (at least for Americans like me... hehe). Thank you for writing and sharing this poem!

[Nancy]

Thanks Karen for the review. What fun times we had "under the mago tree"...

[zainul]

You have created a new phrase,"Under the mango tree"
It touches the heart.
I think it expressed the stories/events quite eloquently.
Thanks for sharing.

[Nancy]

Thanks for reading Zainul, you always have kind words . Thanks for the review

[zainul]

You are most welcome,Nancy.:)
You always deserve appreciation,dear friend.:)

[Cassie]

I have been under the mango tree both as a kid and now as an adult. Nice reminder of those old days.

[Nancy]

Thanks Cassie, and I totally agree...fun reminders indeed

[Sharon L.H. Kelly]

Good use of brevity and imagery. Under the mango tree is a nice place to be!

[Nancy]

Thanks Sharon...yes it is a nice place..may I ask why you say you are a make-believe housekeeper. Thanks for the review.

[Sharon L.H. Kelly]

You are welcome. And yes, it is because I fantasize about keeping house, but never get around to doing even half of what actually needs to be done! There are too many other things that I'd rather b doing!

[Nancy]

I'm the exact opposite of your fantasy...that is one thing I will rather not do, times I wish I live in the medieval times, just a cave and a fire going to keep me warm. On the other hand I'll miss the wonders of this century..

[Sharon L.H. Kelly]

Ha-ha, so true!

[Ravyne Hawke]

Nice poem, Nancy. I like the repetition of "under the mango tree" and I think if you could rework it, even stanza 3 should have that phrase at the beginning for consistency. I love all of the happenings under that tree and how you transition from children and adults in the day time to young lovers in the last stanza "In the cover of dark" Lovely poem!

[Nancy]

Thanks Lori...i sure will take your advice. think I'm beginning to look forward to your reviews..hehehe...

[Ravyne Hawke]

Thanks, Nancy.. I never say anything with a mean spirit.. my advice is always to help make your work the best it can be.. and of course, you can always ignore it and do your own thing =)