Seasons Overwhelm me
Summer rain hits different.
Warm drops glide smoothly.
Trees absorb what the clouds share, providing strength to grow
Grow tall and tower over the sky, making shade.
Underneath the ensemble of trees, darkness all around
Leaves fall and glide through the wind–
The same way I fell for you.
Breaking off my roots, intertwining with yours
Perfect could not even describe the lust,
That came after I fastened to you.
However then my green shine turned brown
Crumbly bits that can break if stepped upon
The downfall after bliss pays a visit.
Summer monsoons hit different now
Rain gets angry and causes a storm to prevail.
However, I can’t take the hail
The loud thump thump thump terrifies me.
Expecting you to tell me not to worry
Then realizing I’m alone to endure this storm.
Summer rain has the ability to make plants blossom;
Summer rain left pain shooting through my spine.
Warm drops glide smoothly.
Trees absorb what the clouds share, providing strength to grow
Grow tall and tower over the sky, making shade.
Underneath the ensemble of trees, darkness all around
Leaves fall and glide through the wind–
The same way I fell for you.
Breaking off my roots, intertwining with yours
Perfect could not even describe the lust,
That came after I fastened to you.
However then my green shine turned brown
Crumbly bits that can break if stepped upon
The downfall after bliss pays a visit.
Summer monsoons hit different now
Rain gets angry and causes a storm to prevail.
However, I can’t take the hail
The loud thump thump thump terrifies me.
Expecting you to tell me not to worry
Then realizing I’m alone to endure this storm.
Summer rain has the ability to make plants blossom;
Summer rain left pain shooting through my spine.
I love the stanza of this poem - it really packs a punch. I am not familiar with Tessa Ramsey's style, but I do enjoy this poem. I can quite literally picture the image(s) you are describing. Really well written!
ReplyDeleteWe'll be workshopping this one in class tomorrow, and I will share my reactions then. I can't wait, as there is a lot going on in this poem!
ReplyDeleteI love this poem! I like how you alternate the italics with the normal writing which makes those lines have an almost different voice thats woven between the standard voice of the speaker. Really love the nature motif as well I think you did such a beautiful job!
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