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The Baron in the Trees
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The Baron in the Trees
(after Calvino)

Cosimo is up a tree
living among oaks, eucalpytus,
copper beeches and sweet chestnuts

the black of the Spanish contingent
hanging over boughs like so many Goyescas

Minutes turn to years;
inventive, he builds tree-houses,
stationed at intervals in the woods

Reaching for the sweetest apple, his piccolo
in the garden below

Apples on his breath, sinewy green hands.


The Baron in the Trees
(after Italo Calvino)


Cosimo is up a tree living among oaks,
chestnuts, copper beeches, building
tree-houses, minutes turn to years.

What does he do all day?
He reads and he reads; there's a library
of slim volumes among the leaves.

The Spanish contingent hang over boughs
like so many Goyescas, a dark brooding
presence, when did they appear?

Now, there's romantic love, a girl!
Sometimes, the sweetest apple
is on the furthest branch.

He reaches out for his piccolo
in the garden below who is so lovely
like a young pear tree from France.

























                               

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 Reviews of "The Baron in the Trees"
Reviewed by Susanne Leist
Reviewed on January 3, 2019
I also have my mind off in space somewhere.

Reviewed by Sandy Hoynacki (Reader)
Reviewed on May 4, 2012
Unique indeed. He blends with the aroma of solitude and nature well.
Very well presented.....

Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald
Reviewed on October 18, 2011
nicely done
hug
Kat

Reviewed by Bonnie May
Reviewed on November 27, 2008
You imagination amazes the reader with the pictures you paint. Love and hugs Kenny and Happy Thanksgiving. Love and hugs, Bonnie

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on November 27, 2008
i love the books in the tree with him! i spent a bit of time reading books in trees myself--anyway--very nice offering!

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on October 10, 2005
... the colour of art, the elegance of literature, the magic of Hollywood... just like that first evening in a Devon longhouse one cold November night... !! :)) Oh for a sip of that Buckfast nectar again! Moi aussi non plus, mon ami! Merci bien! Kate xx

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on September 16, 2005
Your vivid imagination shines through your verses and you have the gift of sharing as well. Thank you, Kenny. Love and peace to you.

Regis

Reviewed on November 15, 2003
i really soared, extraordinary the lifted world

Reviewed on November 15, 2003
A nice thought-provoking piece.

Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu :o)

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on November 15, 2003
So interesting, and with imagery that causes me to "Picture" the scenes.


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