19 january


in the oaken wood


 owl nest sits in an old yellow pine

where the trunk bends entwined with moonseed vines

chilling squalls sigh through tree tops

conjuring neglected spirits 



pulling my cap down over my curls 

i put my back to the wind 

and carry my trinkets home-

 








Comments

  1. Belva Rae Staples19 January 2014 at 21:50

    This paints a pretty mental image.

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  2. Vandana Sharma19 January 2014 at 22:28

    Owls have always been considered wise and I hope it guides the neglect spirits.

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  3. libbyquilter20 January 2014 at 00:56

    the sunday whirl sounds like fun and I like what you did with your words this week~!

    that last line made me smile.

    :-)
    libbyQ

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  4. Viv@Thoughts from the Desktop20 January 2014 at 02:18

    This really sings to me thank you for sharing....

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  5. annell420 January 2014 at 07:18

    Really lovely piece!

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  6. Old Egg20 January 2014 at 17:01

    That owl will remember you taking those trinkets! The images you created in your piece were beautiful.

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  7. Sabra Bowers20 January 2014 at 19:52

    Lovely poem. I like the words and images they make. I want to see an owls nest and a moonseed vine. Love you poem,

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  8. J Cosmo Newbery22 January 2014 at 03:22

    Lovely. Tightly done.

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  9. Gillena Cox22 January 2014 at 09:37

    good read; have a nice day

    much love...

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