Hope In Green

©John Edwards



Hope arrives dressed
in the color green
to rid shivering roots
of their frosted caps.

A gentle wind sings
a hallelujah song
of winter’s end.
Its echo flirting
with new born leaves.

In an ancient celebration
trees dance among the moss
thanking spring for its
warm kiss upon their limbs.


©Susie Clevenger 2012
 John Edwards graciously gave permission
to use a selection of his photographs for inspiration for our writing.
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Comments

flipside records said…
These are my favorites:

"Its echo flirting
with new born leaves"

"thanking spring for its
warm kiss upon their limbs"
August 20, 2012 at 1:00 AM
Kerry O'Connor said…
I love the idea of Hope dressed in green - it is such a hopeful colour, reminding us of the good in nature.
August 20, 2012 at 6:40 AM
Anonymous said…
Ah - very pretty poem that really suits the picture, but suits green too. That warm kiss just lovely. k.
August 20, 2012 at 9:04 AM
Marian said…
aw! the trees give thanks to spring for a warm kiss on their limbs. LOVE that!
also, i like that weird font you have there, susie. slightly ransom-note-ish :)
August 20, 2012 at 9:32 AM
Sheila said…
what a beautiful photo, however, the images you have created with your words is even better!
August 20, 2012 at 10:13 AM
Ella said…
Beautiful! I love the way you guided us with hope and the beauty of green~
It was stunning to read and embrace!
Green is my favorite color... :D
August 20, 2012 at 11:12 AM
Anonymous said…
very nice Susie, feels like the image, love the last stanza
August 20, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Grace said…
Lovely share Susie ~

Specially the last stanza...warm kiss upon their limbs ~
August 20, 2012 at 2:27 PM
Susan said…
Beautiful. Trees dance! Their limbs have been kissed. Glorious, and it belongs in a movie.
August 20, 2012 at 6:40 PM
Hannah said…
Love the idea of...

"Its echo flirting
with new born leaves."

...winter's echo...

Such great imagery, Susie!
August 21, 2012 at 12:15 AM
Anonymous said…
LOVE this!

♥
August 21, 2012 at 12:18 AM
hedgewitch said…
You and the picture pair up for a lovely melody on the change of seasons, Susie. Enjoyed it much.
August 21, 2012 at 9:26 PM
Scriptor Senex said…
I think your words more than do justice to the picture, Susie. That last verse is just perfect. Thank you so much. John
August 24, 2012 at 1:26 AM
Geraldine said…
You truly have a gift Susie, beautifully written. Love the image too.
August 24, 2012 at 2:02 PM
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