Deciduous

not just words, a play on words, not just than neither.. beleaf us why dont'cha

Deciduous

 

Are you not cold

Tis winter after all

Enquired veronica

The ever greenest shrub

Of the naked and still

Shivering tree

 

Yes I am very

Very cold indeed

And will be oh’ so much

Re-leaved when

Spring returns and

Smiles down on us

 

Me too replied the

Naked bush

Deciduous

Yes of course I love you

Both so very much

Sighed Veronica

  

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

Deciduous! a fine word indeed ... sprouts love in me ol heart ... but oh thank God above for the evergreens ... our forests would truly be way too naked without them ... my own little neck of the woods, just yesterday evening, showed me how very naked they are right now ... the joy is i can see well into the forest ... and so sneaking up on is much more difficult ... except for the armadillo ... ruddy little buggers rooting around in thick fallen leaves ... blind as bats but they have good sniffers ... anyway .. who is Veronica? ;)
E.

[Neville]

Cheers E... your lovely comments made me feel just the ticket.. I could be quite at home in that forest of yours... those armadillo's have much in common with me it seems... :)

[Einstein Noodle]

well...only the cute parts and protective armor perhaps .. did you know they are one of the few mammals that carry leprosy systemically .. one actually sashayed through our yard and let me walk right up on it .. i let it sniff my hand then scratched its scaly back ..it jumped several inches straight up and ran away .. so i looked them up and found out about the disease :{ but they are pretty cool ... i think you would feel comfortable in a desert Neville ;) g'day sir! :))

[Neville]

I have chilled many times in deserts.. funny thing. the first time I went to the Sahara, it bloomin rained... I never knew that about armadillo's.. I worked with several people with leprosy in both India and West Africa and we had a case of dry leprosy at the surgery where I used to work... apparently the first case in England for many years.... g'day to ya too mate x

[Beccy]

I can only trust dear Neville, that your bark is worse than your bite and that naked bush apart, Veronica will do her best to keep you warm 'til Spring. :))

Beccy.

[Neville]

You got me smiling here Beccy.. thank you so berry bush inseed... Hope you pair are both well... :)

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Deliciously deciduous- the beauty each season brings- colours burst fragrance sings and temperatures freezing leaves in trees snd time for cuddling birds and bees...love it🌹

[Neville]

you are far too kind... but I like it.. cheers.. N

[Eilis]

Perhaps you will beleaf me when I say I am a woman after veronica's heart. Of course in the winter I love the evergreens, but the skeletal deciduous offer something wonderful in the space they open up in the skies. I do love the word deciduous. I love the way children try to say it and come up with something much more charming.

Around here, the Veronica can sometimes still be found blooming (talking?) in the winter. I love that little speck of color in the sea of grey and green. I really, also, enjoyed your poem, Neville. The light touch that manages to sow a little wisdom along with it is always refreshing and I always enjoy that when I visit your page.

[Neville]

and I so love it when you do visit my words... always appreciated and so bloomin true.... N

[Lyn Anderson]

I grew up among the conifers. Deciduous trees are somewhat of a mystery to me.

[Neville]

go check em out.. otherwise you just dont know what ya missing... thanks you for taking a peek my friend... :)

[Norman 223]

Ah, Neville, you have created a study in botanical anthropomorphisation. . That is my "haughty cultural" opinion of this little gem.
A subtle observation on the powers of regeneration of nature. Were that humans were that accommodating .
Norm.

[Neville]

Ha.. I think I probably agree entirely... maybe.. cheers sir Norm & muchly.... N :)

[barleygirl]

I love your title word & I've always been drawn to this concept. But I never thought to twist it around as you have, to possibly apply to many aspects of life, being cold & uncovered in a cyclical way . . . alternating between nakedness & modesty . . . so many delightful contrasts brought to my mind with this playful ditty. Here's hoping your 2019 will be starting off with a bang (we all wish to get banged, right?) Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

yes, absolutely bang on target my dear Margie... and here's me wishing you a fantastic New Year from beginning to end... oh' and all good things, of course, Neville :) xx

[emmajoy]

Strip off and see reality, Neville! See the flaws and failures, knots and wonder-notsl For then, sweet then, within weeks, the truth will emerge: dressed to kill they still look differentl Meantime, fine phrased indeed, this written deed of yours, love the skeletons that let you peep into their all around. Let yyour eyes climb their wherewithals then, realise they have far more than the not so shiny=bright evergreens. Perhaps.

[Neville]

thank you emmajoy for checking in and taking a peek.. Happy New Year to you and yours... :)

[Mrudula Rani]

Veronica is keen
Upon enquiring
the wellbeing
Of all vegetation!
( The proverbial )Veronica by nature is loving and caring kind!(I have a friend by that name).
Wonderfully crafted wise words, that I believe and appreciate very much.

[Neville]

am so glad you checked in M.. and what a lovely poetic review you have left for me this New Years eve.... Happy 2019 my friend x

[Mrudula Rani]

Happy and a healthy 2019 my dear friend. Your profile picture is gorgeous. Don't change it.

[Neville]

bless ya M.. that pic is an old one now I'm afraid x

[Mrudula Rani]

You always look handsome Neville.

[Neville]

gawsh.... :) N x

[Cherrie Palmer]

The tender buds of Spring or Autumn's leaves, dressed down for Winter. You have painted this wonderfully.

[Neville]

cheers mon Cherrie.... I know you have heard that one before but hey... :)

[Chris Shaw]

A play on the word Deciduous? Your intriguing little poem of winter cold appears to involve three. What an imagination you have got Neville. I wonder what Veronica will do?

Chris

[Neville]

Ta Chris... thought you may have got re-leaved too... x

[Chris Shaw]

You wouldn't catch me naked in the woods in winter, yet alone summer :)

[Neville]

wot a re leaf... you is a lady.. I would have you keep ya berets on...x

[Chris Shaw]

Ha ha you are on form with berries x