Shade

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 04 Nov 2017
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7 comments
 

Shade in the shadow of the old oak tree,
shielded from the dazzle
of the shining noonday sun,
for the brassy dome of the sky beats
down as the searing sweltering, sunshine heats
scorching with a sizzle,
but the leaves of the trees
are shaken by a breeze –
freshened shelter
in the shifting, fluttering shadow
of the ancient, steadfast tree.

[Poetry Monthly: Shadow]

 

Certificate U
Poetry Monthly
Miscellaneous
Philosophy
Nature

Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Just love your poem Rhiannon.

The Oak is most definitely my all time favourite tree, for me no other trees come close, which is why I thought your poem is a great tribute to this wonder.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. Glad you enjoyed. My mother-in-law (98) and her friend in the Care Home enjoyed it yesterday - I think they liked the reminder of the fresh air, the heat, and the shelter!

The oak does seem to symbolise strength, stability, steadfastness, durability, shelter, doesn't it?
Rhiannon

 

Submitted by catherine poarch on

Lovely. All those 's' add the sizzle and daze of summer but the tree stays rock solid throughout.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Catherine. I like alliterative consonants - I think it's my Welsh poetry background! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Dlelighted to have the cherries on this! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by MarciaMarcia on

Rhiannonw 

trees are such wonderful friends to us. They are beautiful in whatever state they may be when we look upon them. Telling stories of what they have seen and felt. Even in their uprooted state.  They  give us food and drink, shelter in all kinds of weather, warmth and security and air music to our ears. 

I love your poem.... thank you....MarciaMarcia

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you so much, and so pleased you liked this. I did post it under 'Philosophy' because of the metaphors we can take from them of steadfastness, strength and dependability and succour, as well as beauty! Rhiannon