Light Through Trees
Burgundy leaves flutter,
create layered & ever-changing
patterns through the blinds.
I work on the queen bed since
the stroke, cushioned by pillows,
propped & positioned.
A Forest Pansy Redbud grows
outside my window, bark
starting to peel. I call her Stella,
luminous speck in the cosmos.
Her light shines hazily through
the open window & rustling leaves.
18 thoughts on "Light Through Trees"
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I love the tree’s name and how that places her so importantly in the cosmos and in your view out the window. Take care, Linda!
Every morning we get in up and shout, “Stella!!!” It’s just like she’s in a Streetcar Named Desire.
A good name, indeed!
Lovely! Love that you named her Stella too!
Your title tells the story. I love how you take us through a snippet of your day, embraced by Stella.
luminous speck in the cosmos
I love it that you got the komorebi feel into this tree poem!!!
You, the stroke, Stella and the cosmos.
Love love the title!!!!
Like everyone else, I love that you named the tree Stella. That line is like your signature. I also found the “speck in the cosmos” line a healthy reminder for all of us to have some
humility when we write.
Envious of you poets who know the names of all things in nature–and even the personal names!! A lovely poem and the POV of the poet adds to the delicacy.
I love the meditative tone you achieve with this piece
Stella’s light shines through and so does yours!
Thank you for sharing this experience and introducing us to Stella. Seems like she is not in a situation she “want(s) to get out of.”
this feels SO delicate. light flutter luminous speck hazily rustling and of course you, cushioned by pillows
Love Stella and your POV- great word choices!
The piece is soothing. I love it.
So gorgeous. Peace and calm.
The first stanza is my favorite. Beginning with “burgundy” really sets the mood for this one.
Beautiful! The alliteration is wonderful– and the colors and light make it all so alive, so visual.