The Essence Of Nature

This poem has some of what was originally in the poem Green Beginnings. I took suggestions and deleted parts and added some.

Poppies and callas,

Coralbells and snapdragons,

Blossoming their artistry

For all to delight in.

Honeydew and kiwii,

Apples and watermelon,

Sprouting amidst

The fresh vegetation.

Celery and artichoke,

Broccoli and lettuce,

Growing beneath

Flourishing trees.

Arborvitae and Ash,

Cedar and dogwood,

Surrounding verdant pastures,

Blooming buds of beauty.

Parakeets and hummingbirds,

Quetzals and lapwings,

Motley viridescent shades

Strewn amongst feathered sheath

Raccoons and squirrels,

Possums and mice,

Camouflage in nature

From predators nearby.

Butterflies and moths,

Grasshoppers and beetles,

Fluttering and scurrying

To their own safe-haven.

Geckos and frogs,

Alligators and snakes,

Sparkling, fresh skin

As rind reflects light.

Woodlands of growth,

Prospering its kind

Mysterious in its essence,

A revelling for mankind.

Author's Note

Constructive criticism appreciated.

Reviews

[Johnson Bobby]

BEAUTIFUL WORDS establishing connections to simpler things in life true vision to see me

[hanir]

I feel the natural forces in this piece. Nicely written.

[Rocans]

Hmmm quite an impressive array of nature's gems. I was quite taken up in this one. I think it was well done since it captured the atmosphere of the free spirit of nature. Well penned Briana.

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you :D

[Tom]

Nature is indeed amazingly rich and diverse, supremely captured in this enchanting poem, bravo Brianna!

[Briana O'Connor]

Thank you :D

[Willard Wells]

beautiful welcome to spring in my mind. Very lovely piece and makes me think of all things in sunshine with new life. Thanks,

[Briana O'Connor]

Thank you :D

[Einstein Noodle]

verdant and picturesque!! i am a rebel and inspired now to write an ode to the predator .. they do have all the rights as well eh!? :)))
i love your poem .. will be planting our garden today in fact ;)
rejoice says i!! it is spring!!
E.

[Briana O'Connor]

:D Glad this poem could bring u a bit of inspiration. Thank you for reading :D

[wordman]

a beautiful picture,the poem set the motion for spring in all it`s glory

[Briana O'Connor]

Thank you 😃

[wordman]

you are welcome

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Ahhhhh, isn't nature just full or beauty and wonder.

[Briana O'Connor]

that it is :D

[xMiss_Psychosis_Phantom..]

This has an EXTREMELY beautiful imagery. I love imagery more than any of poetic device because it keeps the reader's attention The whole thing appeals to the senses and tells a wonderful story. By the way, coming from someone who is in a community of other narrators, I believe that the narration goes well while reading the story. This was a wonderful piece and I really enjoyed reading this.

You sent this to me through a read request, and my sincere apologies for taking too long to get to it. I was not disappointed.

[Briana O'Connor]

no worries at all. it takes me awhile to get to all my read requests as well. I come in and out of here, depending on my mood. I probably have around 400 at the moment :p Thank you so much for your positive feedback.

[Steve L.]

Green is pervasive in nature and by chance my favorite color!

Very vivid imagery...Excellent imagination!!

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you so much :D