Reaching Upward

A slimsy sapling sits

In the darkness

Among the elders who are

Strong, yet ectomorphic

In winter's bareness.

Enthusiastic dreams

Consume her;

Reaching upward

Against the pallid light

In hopes of becoming

Relevant.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

The words are strong and I like the meaning in them.
"Reaching upward
Against the pallid light
In hopes of becoming
Relevant."
Thank your for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[WhiteWillow]

Thank you for stopping by Coyote, always a pleasure hearing from you.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome. I enjoy your poetry and thoughts.

[Jamestown]

Fantastic write! To not just to be relevant by to surpass relevancy,
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[WhiteWillow]

Thank you for your review...every word of praise is valued.

[J. K. Beach]

I love the elegant simplicity of this one... the scene my mind sets for me is a moonlit night (much like tonight) with the pale mistress spotlighting our little sprout while Seussian elder trees look down expectantly as she strives to lift herself up to match their height. Anthropomorphic interpretations are probably more likely than a simple sapling in the woods, but the images are wonderful as you've put them in my head! A lovely bit of writing, Willow!

[WhiteWillow]

Thank you JKB. As you can see I like to keep things short and tight (with the occasional sonnet), to play with words. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I appreciate your time, and kind words.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the allegory is amazing here...could just be about a sapling, but most likely a human being growing up hoping he or she will prove relevant during his or her lifetime...
and winter's bareness is so relevant right now...it is just that here.

[WhiteWillow]

Winter is a brutal beast here in NY! I enjoy the change of seasons, but I've had enough. Bring on the saplings covered in their budding foliage.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i remember them...grew up in the Bronx---and then had the windy winters of Chicago for ten years...

i am used to cold and don't mind it...although it has been so gloomy here for so long...and all our snow days at school are giving me cabin fever.

really like your poetry.

[Emily B]

her ultimate goal is not just relevance, she will eclipse the rest of them. She will shine.

[WhiteWillow]

Good to see you again, Emily. Thank you for your words.