I will be a tree. Said Olive.

11/9/2015

I am a birthday gift.

I will grow tall and straight.
My first year will fly, as will all the others.

My branches will sway in Santa Ana swells; what passes for a November winter in Southern California.
This early November when breezes blast but the sun's warmth seeps into old bones. New plants bend,
dry grasses scatter,
golden darling-dozing-dog
feels no need
to blink.

Chimes tinkle overhead.

7 Comments

Naida

11/9/2015 09:35:31 pm

Did you write this poem? If you did, it's beautiful. Love the pics, especially the last one. So, not only are you an artist, but you have a green thumb? Maybe you can teach me a thing or two about plant care.

lorraine sakli

11/10/2015 06:39:16 am

How stunningly beautiful…the words, the photos, the doggie and the creative mind that conceived this beauty.

Your creative talents are awesome. I bow to the beauty in your life. And to you for all you do to make this world a better place.

Kathleen

11/10/2015 12:14:53 pm

ah gee Lorraine. shucks. dunno what to say. except, thanks.

Kathleen Helmer

11/9/2015 11:18:56 pm

know lots except how to make a decent living. until then, i'll doze with my darling dog.

thank you.

PAM HISERODT

11/10/2015 02:42:18 pm

BEAUTIFUL. THE DOG LOOKS SO SERENE, NOT A WORRY OR CARE ON HIS SHOULDERS. PEACEFUL AND RIGHT WHERE HE IS SUPPOSED TO BE. I WOULD TRADE MY SALARY FOR MY DOGS WHO HAVE "LEFT ME BEHIND."

Kathleen

11/10/2015 04:07:54 pm

we moved in June and i believe that's the 1st time Pilot's been at ease enough out front to rest her head and snooze. she did the same out back when i was writing. she's a shelter girl so her birthday is the day we saw her 13 years ago in January. i understand and fear "left me behind" more than you know.

Marie-Michelle

11/10/2015 07:52:28 pm

Kathleeen, a touching and talented post as are all your others. You are creativity with heart. Beautiful inviting pictures, thank you.

I will be a tree. Said Olive.

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