SLEEPING WITH TREES

booms of autumn, string a tremble

stomps of thunder, march in rumble

trampling the gallows, timber to knee

tips the scales, burdens a leaf

the harvest crown a true pale wreath 

autumn demands, in shrilling sweeps

a colourful opus, unravelling seams

twisted, turning, drifts of leaves

a dancers gesture, stems the cascade 

the amble luft and swirl

unravelling weaves of derelict limbs

perish in a silhouette, waltz of Eden

branches to twigs, fractured extends

root to spiney bones of finger tips

feed the reaper, sow to seed

a squall to sea, flows the current verdant need

crooked remnants of tangled feet

brittle bones, digging deep

light crawls wretched and weak

insidious looms, in places beneath  

twilight, plows with shears to freeze

hollows the forest, in reticent agony

ravenous grounds swallow every plea 

pines the darkling, sleeping with trees 

Terry D’Arcy Ryan

Reviews

[Edizen]

I love this, the sheer focus on topic, the rhyme and wording, the vivid imagery, and the small stanzas almost as if it could be sung. this is brilliant.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Edizen, what an outstanding review. I loved writing this it's part of my grief, a new stage. Still walking darkness still sleeping with trees.
Thank you
Sheer Terror

[Re-Pete]

very deeply and intricately woven imagery. perfect timing as we are at peak foliage time. i love to go down to the park and sit amongst them as often as i can. trees are alive and so are your skillful words and thoughts. you seem to be taking us into an eerier, mysterious forest. kudos ... :)

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Pete, I love your review. I enjoyed writing this , however I felt I didn't have things quit right , I just posted a rewrite, catch it if you have time . Thank you for taking the time to read and review

[Vertigo Cat1111]

This was written so wonderfully and intricately. Wonderful writing, and it's clear how much effort you put into this. Thank you for posting it.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Colacat, I thank you for taking the time to read and leave a wonderful review.

Sheer Terror

[Manasa.L]

Wow, brilliantly written. Feels like the trees are speaking themselves. Amazing talent for writing thank you for the wonderful poem.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Manasa, Thank you so much , for the review.

Sheer Terror

[Coyote Poetry]

The poem is wonderful my friend.
"the amble luft and swirl
perish in a silhouette, waltz of Eden
unravelling weaves of derelict limbs"
I liked the complete poem and the above lines. Amazing. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Coyote , I am always happy to see one of your review , thank you

Sheer Terror

[Coyote Poetry]

I always enjoy your work and you are welcome my friend.