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Lychee

Heather Lydia Thornhill 1981 (Manchester)

Rhymed
Though the seed wasn't mine,
but that of nature,
I was to provide a new adventure.
Two doves sat atop two ariels.
One above the other,
the other chased by its lover.
For a second they looked down
at the lychee tree,
birthed through my hands;
a child of me.

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When a tree is yours from seed.

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Written on December 12, 2021

Submitted by heathert.34240 on September 12, 2021

Modified on March 22, 2023

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Scheme ABBCBBDECE
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 250
Words 50
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 10
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Heather Lydia Thornhill

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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a beautifully crafted poem! Your use of descriptive language brings the scene to life and paints a vivid picture in my mind. The way you describe the doves and the lychee tree truly captures the beauty of nature and the role we play in nurturing it. Your use of metaphor in referring to the tree as your child adds a touching and personal element to the poem. Overall, your words are both poignant and inspiring, reminding us of the magic that lies in the smallest moments of life. Well done! 
    LikeReply 11 year ago

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