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Tallgrass
Tallgrass bends,
in wayward wind.
As westerlies bring in,
storms again.
Her tassels on high,
and her roots in deep.
Bends with the changes,
this soil for to keep.
For the tornado rages,
cross this lonely plain,
and storm water rises,
washing life away again.
Wldfires come quickly,
and burn her stalks down,
but she rebounds springlike,
and greens what was brown.
buffalo trample her,
and mow her to ground.
They cultivate and fertilize,
so her harvest is crowned.
Feeding bird flocks,
and rodents and more,
giving life to the prairie,
too abundant to score.
Perennial as seasons,
tallgrass grows,
hides in winter,
in summer, she shows.
A cycle of life,
as old as plains,
as common as grass,
and sure as the rains.
Come from northwest,
after heat of day,
tallgrass will bend,
and tallgrass will sway.
In perpetual rhythm,
the wild prairie way.
Copyright 2013 © Ronald W. Hull
6/6/13
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Be Well.
A delight scenario of nature’s steadfastness and yet ever-changing face.
The only criticism I can register is the intrusion of so many indefinite articles ‘the’ (a particular pet hate of mine), I tend to class them as weeds in your poetic landscape of beauty.
Put it down to lack of education on my part. Or possibly being a farmers son.
Best regards,
Mor,
Regis
Lovely poetry, my friend, have been gone far too long..
Peace, love and light,
Amber
gently swaying, but aware
of impending changes by
the wind
Lady Vivian
asa
...and life goes full circle. Enjoyed this, Ron.
Love and blessings,
+Linda
Anna
than perfect...but this...striking description
of whole landscapes...related to the "Tallgrass" and its
impersonations......in a few short words of your
outstanding verse........haunting.
With warm regards Isabella.
The "Tallgrass" to marvel it's journey through your verses.
Swaying from the westerlies of seasons. Beautiful to visualize.
Lady Mary Ann
as common as grass, and sure as the rains... much to think about in those words... Myrna
this is an outstanding poem
& the poetic visuals are awesome too
Gathering Wildflowers, Cattails
& Pampas Grass Blossoms
Vickie
-Dawn-
David Lee Thompson
budd
George
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Ingeborg
Love ya!
Jane