You, Me & our Maple Tree

You, Me & our Maple Tree

A Poem by Shalini Dinesh































I sat under a maple tree,

Trying to write a poem
Setting my mind free,
Jotted down a few words,
Suddenly they wiggled and juggled
Rising high in air like birds.


♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥                                      I looked up in awe,
♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥                         Looking at the words in the air,
♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥                      Couldn’t believe in what I saw,
   ♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥                          They fluttered around my head,
♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥                          Making teeny weeny moves,
♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥                   Then ordered like beads in a thread.

Fast and smooth they went,
Carrying my thoughts to you,
Like the messenger I’ve sent,
I attached a loving kiss to its tail,
Sending my love to you,
To reach you, zoom they'll sail.


♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥      Even the words knew how much I miss you,
      ♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥              It flew up and high, into the fluffy clouds,
   ♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥               This kind of longing for you isn’t new,
♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥             A maple leaf came swooping down on me,
♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥       Then I realized that the words still lay here
♡♥   ♡♥   ♡♥                      Only after the leaf fell on my knee.


This tree has lots of memories to remind,
Fresh among it was the last time we kissed,
It always gave shade like a friend so kind,
Now am sitting alone, wishing that you were here,
To accompany me and this friendly tree,
Come back soon to talk, laugh and cheer.

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Awards / Badges won:


Longing For Love ~ Silver Star

Jul 24, 2010




Roses Are Red Award

Aug 15, 2010




Best Romantic Comedy

Jun 12, 2011




© 2011 Shalini Dinesh


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Lovely poem! I like your use of the maple leaf falling on your knee to jolt you back to your present loneliness.

Posted 13 Years Ago


Very nice flow...though improve the third stanza a lil: the last line specifically. The rhyme scheme is unusual and rather jarring in some areas.
It's a terribly nice poem and I'm sure you'll improve with time.
Inspiring...


Posted 13 Years Ago


I already reviewed this write, but why not review it again, I like this especially the first stanza.

Posted 13 Years Ago


Its really nice. I love how cute it is. Its like deep but nice and light. Great Work!! Keep it up.

Posted 14 Years Ago


It took me a minute to find a rhythm for this poem. It seemed a little jagged. But I absolutely love the poem itself. How cute and romantic! It just had such an enchanting feel to it and the imagery was just amazing. I could really see the words fluttering off the page as you're watching in awe. Nice work.

Posted 14 Years Ago


A very lovely poem

Posted 14 Years Ago


this is a very sweet poem with so much happiness and the setting is such a romantic place and the moment is one of those magical ones that you will never forget.

Posted 14 Years Ago


Aw, a very cute poem! The colors and the picture reminds me of fall. Great write! :)

Posted 14 Years Ago


What a beautifully, lifting write! You create the feeling of both wondrous history and the joy of the moment.. that richness that is true love, shared with all the self. This was a joy to read and to imagine this amazing place..

Posted 14 Years Ago



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Shalini Dinesh
Shalini Dinesh

Flower Mound, TX



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I'm Shalini Dinesh, someone who finds joy in expressing thoughts and emotions through poetry. I have a deep love for colors, nature, and the calming sound of waves, all of which inspire my writing. My.. more..

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