Opening
reaching out to you
like the snaking tendril
of early spring peas
turns toward the light
tentative
turning to and from
in spiraling vacillation
feeling my way
as I climb
toward your warmth
leaves opening slowly
***
Update: Lori provided the beautiful photograph that appears above this poem! Thank you, Lori.
posted by MB at 1:11 PM
22 Comments:
It's always good for the peas to have something to climb on, to wrap their tender tendrils around. They flourish with the right support.
ah... so gentle and lovely... i see a soft rain bless the tender leaves opening slowly. sounds, scents, images... rich poem! happy spring!
Yes, gentle, organic. Like gardening, letting happen, only nourishing.
The last line in particular does it for me. The image is beautiful, "tendrils" so close to the word "tender," and ends with an unfolding of trust.
Ummm, am I the only one who finds this poem .... sexy?
no gilbert, you're not the only one. ;) snowsparkle
More wonderful word pictures!
No Gilbert...made me want to go snuggle!
alan
MB, your talent is a most precious gift.
The images here are swollen with movement and feeling and seduction, and finally surrender.
Is this a coming-home poem?
It has that tentative feel, re-establishing contact. I love the lover as sun -- that's how I feel about mine.
It's strange till I read the last comment I was sure this was a love poem but I can see the coming home aspect too
places can call to you and be loved and love is like the sun neccesary like air
You really become the plant, and know it so intimately.
very nice!
It describes intimacy so well it is almost painful. Well written MB.
Hola, MB! Left you a pic on Flickr -- thought it a fit for your poem.
Apologies for needing to break the URL so it's all visible.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/
96745972@N00/128319742/
stunningly evocative...and provocative!
Lori's photograph is very sensual and beautiful. I love it, and it is a perfect visual for this poem.
Thanks, all, for your wonderful and diverse comments! And thanks to Lori for offering her photo!
Y'all are most welcome.
I wondered why I shot it when I shot it...now I know!
;-)
Beautiful... you two should create a card and set up a website and start selling your work together. Collector's items. xo
those tendrils!! long notes of wanting to hold on, steady brave and strong...I like the imagery of your words! sensual and giving!
Brenda and TIC, thanks for your lovely comments!
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