MAGNOLIA TREE
From across the street it looks as if
a flock of pink parrots
have taken over the limbs.
A closer look reveals branches full of buds
like the points of pink lipsticks
twisted to the rims.
Some of the buds have opened
swirled among the tree's twigs
like cotton candy on a paper cone,
sweet proof that with faith and patience
good things will come...
if good seeds you've sown.
24 comments:
One of my very favorite Spring blooming trees. I love your descriptive words of the blooms. Looks like a pretty day in your area. Just north of us is being pounded by tornados tonight.
Hope you enjoy the rest of your week. Can't wait for you to share more Spring blooms.
Good morning, Mildred. We had strong winds and rain overnight here last night too, but no tornadoes. This spring has been a fierce one with the weather lately. Yes, I am looking forward to the blooming of the crabapple and redbud trees and also the lilacs. :D
Lovely poem, Daisy! I love each day of spring, when something new is in bloom everywhere we look. The magnolia blossoms seemed to come out of nowhere this year, and don't they smell nice?
Thank you, Diana! Yes, I've noticed several magnolias now in bloom just in the last couple of days. :D
Nice poem and that is one wonderful smelling tree Daisy.
I am coming over to dance and sing under this tree! Want to eat some cake with me when I am done?
Thank you, Susie! Yes,it is. Just a whiff of it on the breeze is heavenly! :-)
Betty, not only do I want to eat cake with you, but I want to sing and dance with you too! I don't think the neighbors will mind much... :D
i love love love magnolias..great pics.
What exquisite photo captures of this breathtaking magnolia, Daisy.
You write so beautifully, bringing magic to every write.
Have a great weekend, my friend.
TTFN ~
Marydon
Thanks, Sandy. I love them too. There are several blooming in my neighborhood now.
Thank you, Marydon! I hope you have a great weekend too!
We don't have these trees in our area, and how I wish we did. I would cover every area of our farm with them! Loved your words with this! blessings,Kathleen
Thank you, Kathleen. They are beautiful trees. Unfortunately, they don't stay in bloom very long. All the more reason to enjoy them while we can! :D
Such pretty trees. But Mike had to comment about the mess the petals made when they fell here!
Lynne, I even like that because it makes a pink carpet under the tree for a little while. :-)
This is my favorite tree and I love the smell of them. Beautiful poem also.. Thank you for your comments on my post. I cherish them.. Susie
Thank you, Susie. I really appreciate your comments here too. :)
Awww Daily, that is a lovely tree! MAgnolias grow abundantly here in NC and they are gorgeous...I love the buds :)
I am glad spring is in your area...
Thanks, Tracy. I'm glad spring is here too. It's been a long time coming! :-)
Lovely blooms and poetry, Daisy. There are several white magnolias in our neighborhood, but none are in bloom. So nice to see this one. Enjoy the upcoming weekend.
Thank you, Beatrice. I hope you have a good weekend too. Maybe the magnolias there will bloom soon. :-)
Hi Daisy, That tree is gorgeous --and your words are perfect. Thanks so much...
Let's pray for all who lost so much due to the Tornadoes on Wednesday. We were some of the lucky ones.
Hugs,
Betsy
Thank you, Betsy. Yes, those affected by the tornadoes have been in my prayers. Those terrible storms are the ugly side of spring, I'm afraid.
Love the spring pictures :)
Thank you, PhilO! I hope you have a great day. :)
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