The trees have disappeared it seems
They shudder in their shrouds
But while they rest I love to see
What’s left here by the clouds.
Pristine paintings silver spun
Where branches once held sway
How intricate these trinkets all
That frame this winter’s day.
The trees, I know they will return
When spring’s upon the land
But in their absence here they’ve left
Rogue art by Nature’s hand.
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Love Letters Through Time
Context: Grace (Gráinne) Gifford, was a participant in the Irish nationalist struggle against British rule, which led to ‘The Easter Rising’, Easter Monday, 1916 in Dublin, Ireland. She was betrothed to one of the leaders, who were due to be executed the morning after being taken prisoner. Joseph and Grace were married the night before in his prison cell. Joseph (Seosamh Pluinceid)) was one of the leaders of The Rising, a signatory of the Irish Proclamation and, in death, a revered Irish hero. These are my imaginings of ‘her’ final words to him. I include a few words in Irish Gaelic as the movement that led to the rebellion favored speaking Irish, instead of English. I would wager a guess, as they were both poets and writers in the Irish republican movement that she would have chosen to marry her love of country with her love of him in expressing her devotion.
By Marie McGrathExclusive • 11 months ago
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I wasn't around for this challenge so I was going around reading some poems. The right amount of rhyme and description of what winter paints a picture of. Pristine painting silver spun - I love that. Nicely done!!!
Rogue art by Nature’s hand- love this last line. A great ending to a great, beautiful poem!!
I can't thank you all enough for taking the time to comment so generously.
This was so wonderful. Loved your poem!
Beautifully written.
Beautiful and joyous
You're very kind. Thank you so much.
Beautiful 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾♥︎♥︎♥︎