Do you remember
the secret language
of trees?
They sing to me
as I gather stars
high above the moon.
So send me your kisses
by carrier pigeon,
then step away from the window;
for I can only fly
when no one is looking.
Image by Jeanie Tomanek via Tess Kinkaid's The Mag. Click on the link and check it out.
smiles...i know that language & listen for it often...sending kisses by carrier pigeon...ha...i love that...smiles.
ReplyDeleteCarrier pigeon... how clever, Mary. I especially like the first stanza.
ReplyDeleteoh how i love this....gorgeous.x
ReplyDelete"Do you remember the secret language of trees?" Fondly. I'm at home surrounded by their sturdy trunks and seasonal leaves. (Hugs)Indigo
ReplyDeleteoh, this is so beautiful...wonderful imagery.. love the secret language of trees.
ReplyDeleteYes, I believe in trees language...and your secretive desires - to fly! Thanks for visiting my blog :)
ReplyDeletegorgeous poem... love send me your kisses
ReplyDeleteby carrier pigeon
& I can only fly
when no one is looking - for how many of us is this true, i wonder? far too many, i expect... until we gather the necessary courage
Such a language is hard to hear unless you open an ear
ReplyDeleteThis is exquisite!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. I love the last to lines.
ReplyDeleteK
everything described shortly and sweetly
ReplyDeleteElegantly effective...
ReplyDeleteTalking to the trees often makes them sing... :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place, and the trees told me so too!
ReplyDeleteThis really is a very wistful poem...written well to the prompt! The idea of flying when no one is looking makes me smile.
ReplyDelete...you may have escaped from the eyes of your spectator but you can ne'er escape from the eyes of the moon --- the veteran of all the spectators! smiles... i loved this...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Mary! Magical. Yes, the trees do speak and I wish I understood their language better.
ReplyDeleteThis has a dreamy quality which really works in the magic..I think we all fly higher when no one is looking. Lovely..
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for reading and commenting. While I haven't written back here (you really don't come back and check for an answer do you?) I either have, or will, read and leave a comment on your lovely words! Again - THANKS!
ReplyDeleteVery well penned. I love the nonsensical yet provocative feel. Very imaginative and unique. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI share a certain spiritual connection to trees...
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your lovely poem. Concise and so relatable to me: the trees and only being about to soar when nobody's looking. Works so well with the artwork too; wonderful - did you paint it?
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Janet - the wonderful picture is by Jeanie Tomanek. I credited her at the bottom of the post.
Deletetypo above: "about" should be "able"! :) j.
ReplyDelete"Fly little bird
ReplyDeletefly with the wind.
For if you do not
you've surely sinned..."
...and to HECK with that Peeper-in-the-window :-)
LOVE your take on the suggested picture, "OTHER" Mary!
PEACE and LIGHT
"Fly little bird
ReplyDeletefly with the wind.
For if you do not
you've surely sinned..."
...and to HECK with that Peeper-in-the-window :-)
LOVE your take on the suggested picture, "OTHER" Mary!
PEACE and LIGHT
"Fly little bird
ReplyDeletefly with the wind.
For if you do not
you've surely sinned..."
...and to HECK with that Peeper-in-the-window :-)
LOVE your take on the suggested picture, "OTHER" Mary!
PEACE and LIGHT
I LOVE this poem so much!!!!! Love the secret language of trees and only being able to fly when no one is looking. What a wonderful flight this image inspired for you!(and for us as we read it!)
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ReplyDeleteZQ
I’ll grant your wish, so heartfelt and sweet.
ReplyDeleteAfter I finished this, all I could sigh was ...ahhh....lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou have used all the elements of the picture to make a really lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteAnother masterpiece of a poem - or should that be 'mistresspiece'? LOL
ReplyDeleteGorgeous use of words. I loved the last lines. It adds a great feeling to the entire poem. Keep it going. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, but I imagine that you actually can fly with all of the world looking on with amazement.
ReplyDeleteLove this. The secret language of trees. You most definitely can fly when people are looking! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSuch an elegant spirit driving you , delightful.......
ReplyDeleteMagic!
ReplyDeletexo
Love secret language of trees and that you can only fly when unobserved. Very magical:) Tigerbrite
ReplyDeleteLovely picture you've made here ... plucking stars from the sky ... being over the moon in love ... yes, and loving from afar. Really nice little love poem!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful write Mary....love that last line! :-)
ReplyDeletenicely done Mary...hanks again for sharing your words
ReplyDeleteSo romantic, lovely write.
ReplyDeleteEnchanting.
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