IMMORTAL SISTERS

Seven sisters

Lorna, Flora, Ruby, Sadie, Beatrice, Helen, and Adele

curvaceous and astute

they quarrel with the wind

alter their garments

as clouds shadow within their crevices

and moonbeams kiss them every eve

 

They shudder when snowflakes blanket them

and winter’s wrath smacks their faces

it is then that they huddle together

to stay cozy and listen to their hearts flutter

 

They giggle with each other

as spring beckons

with buds of wild flowers

coating their voluptuous figures

and green sprouts enveloping their bonnets

 

When buds turn to flowers

they show off their finest

nearly reach the sun

which roasts them in their glory

 

The high spot is Autumn

when they array like pumpkins, apples, squash

favorite season of all

they do not look the same

yet one can surmise that they are sisters

seven of them

tall, grand, ageless, immortal

idols of the universe

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Dave Brown]

All nicely done
They must be quite impressive
here we have two "Lions" that overlook the lower mainland
I enjoy watching western movies just to see the remaining sandstone structures.
Is your lady planning to take a tour through the seven, possibly becoming "friendly" with a handsome tour guide..??

[Betty Hermelee]

Doubt it Davie….thanks for your lovely review….
Warmly
BESTB

[Weeping willow]

Wonderful write, images flowing through every word ;-} Nicely done.

[Betty Hermelee]

So glad you liked it! Makes me smile! And thank you for your kind words, Much appreciated....
Warmly, B

[Weeping willow]

Welcome ;-] Love your words. sorry that I'm not always on here. Sometimes their ads really bother me ;-]

[Betty Hermelee]

agreed! love yours too, the ads are disrupting!!!
I try to ignore them....B

[Re-Pete]

wonders of the world in their magnificence plus immortality - what else could one ask for? they've got it all going on as do you in this clever piece.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank Pete..you really got the meat of it! Great review
Warmly, B

[Sami Khalil]

Marvelous imagery filled with detailed importance of these mountains; I would like to visit some day. Been to Ashville(Biltmore) but I would like to expand my horizon.
Thank you for personifying those wonders.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank''s Sami for a spot on review, much appreciated!
come visit!!
Warmly, B

[Sami Khalil]

Hehehe! You are welcome Betty.

[Ken Simm.]

My mother had seven sisters. If I want superior ante bellum poetry I know where to come.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank s Ken... actually they are a set of mountains here in NC Called the "Seven sisters" as they live side by side and are admired by all....thanks tor your review!
Warmly, B

[Ken Simm.]

Ah stupid me. Can I say I knew that. This still takes me back to all my aunties. And there are several mountains here in Scotland called sisters.

[Betty Hermelee]

you're not stupid!!!!

[Ken Simm.]

You should read my latest series he said cheekily.

[John the Baptist]

I must wonder, who are these ladies? Are we talking about humans or creatures of myth? They come across as goddesses of nature, changing with the seasons.

[Betty Hermelee]

You are very close....they are part of nature.....
Thank you my friend, always appreciated...
Warmly, B

[Thomas W Case]

Superb work. Vivid and sharp painting of the scene.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Thomas for your loyal support!
Warmly, B