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

[Jeffrey David]

I love the writing style of this piece. You really captured the vast array of wonderful things that nature has to offer. I really enjoyed your video as well.

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you so much for both reading and watching. :D

[The Nude Writer]

Oh I love this so much :)

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you :D

[TL Boehm]

Very visual. Reads like little snapshots of nature, life, strolling a garden path. Well done.

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you so much :D

[Aprille]

I really love nature, it brings peace within me.. and I love your poem, the imagery is very nice, I can see all the things you've written. Thank you for sharing. ;)

[Briana O'Connor]

Thank you :D

[Aprille]

You're welcome. :)

[realmwriter]

I think if nature had a voice with which to sing this would be its song. Need I say more.

[Briana O'Connor]

AWWW :D That is so kind of you to say! thank you !

[realmwriter]

You are most welcome.

[kublakhan27]

A soothing and picturesque piece...it put my mind at ease, and helped me see the world through the many creatures and settings you've evoked here...you've truly captured the essence of nature here...great work Briana :)

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you so much. glad you enjoyed it

[NoelHC]

It sounds like a regular Noah's ark there! I had a happy feeling reading this.

[Briana O'Connor]

glad to bring a dose of happiness! Thank you for reading :D

[Mayank]

I felt so relax after reading this, thank you.

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you :D glad to give you a dose of relaxation!

[Pushkar Prabhat]

Refreshing nature poem!
Very well written.
I liked it!
:)

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you very much :D

[hardeep sabharwal]

A good nature poem here to read :)

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you :D