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A Tribute/Happy Father’s Day/This Old Tree/Poetry

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This Old Tree by Cheryl Pennington 2014 This old tree, though appearances deceive, has led a rich life, you must believe. It’s branches, now gnarled, its fingers grown lean, were there to uphold  as a lifeline unseen. The skin, once rugged and tanned to the bone  showing lines, may seem weak-now without tone. Do not be fooled, for its fortitude lasts, Mighty ships sail, its arms as their masts. So, did I sail neath that shadow of love, that maddening grip all too soon was shed of as I stood on the bow of my self-captained path. It was there, … Continue reading A Tribute/Happy Father’s Day/This Old Tree/Poetry

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Maiden in Waiting/An Ode to Magnolia

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Maiden in Waiting by  Cheryl KP Maiden in Waiting How you blush before the kiss of faint light that promises to burn brightly soon and give you reason to hide. Your face upturned to drink in the new light of burgeoning season’s first glimmer of urging. Soon you will tire of dancing in the light; and, shedding your petticoats will shiver, naked on the wood. Summer’s heat doth make an exhibitionist where once stood a bashful bloom; but do not hide from view. For we all shall shed our garments in delight when finally that golden orb awakes to melt … Continue reading Maiden in Waiting/An Ode to Magnolia