Witness
By Mary Jo Balistreri
and Michael Escoubas
As the storm comes
closer
the bent-limbed oaks
offer shelter
to fluttering finches,
yellow-slick feathers
curled into
golden balls
ornaments
of hope
in a deep-rumble sky
As the storm departs
farther
the mighty oaks
straighten
strain relieved
golden balls
uncurl, no less
the ornaments
they used to be
as the pearl moon rises
in a storm-washed sky.
Wow, excellent, I love this creation, thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteMary Jo and Michael,
ReplyDeleteThis collaboration is fantastic! I loved it!
Your friend,
David Fox
Wow 2 I simply love this moving beautiful poem. It leaves with a sense of seeing and feeling the storm. Thanks
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful collaboration! I love the birds. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful symmetry, images and words. Thank you to you both.
ReplyDeleteLovely imagery, and thanks for sharing! I love "deep-rumble sky," "pearl moon," "storm-washed sky."
ReplyDeleteDear Jo dear Michael and dear Karen thanks for sharing this finely crafted poem ,love and light,angelee
ReplyDeleteBeautiful imagery of the approach and departure of a storm. I love the descriptions
ReplyDeleteof the changes in the trees, birds and skies. A lovely, simbiotic piece. Thank you for sharing. Sincerely, SuZ
This is very beautiful. I really loved this:
ReplyDeletethe bent-limbed oaks
offer shelter
to fluttering finches
It reminds me that however vulnerable we seem, we can still draw upon a reserve of strength to help those even less fortunate.
well one, Mary Jo and Michael!
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Whispers friends.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased our collaboration brought joy to your worlds.
This was a fun "riff" to write--Jo's lead poem is so strong--her sensitive insights are singular and special.
Your collaboration really touched me. Loved the picture you painted especially having just witnessed a very near scene out my window,a microburst I am thinking. Thank you for sharing your talents.
ReplyDeleteSincerely, Charlene
A beautiful poem from two beautiful and talented writers. What a delight to be able to enjoy such lovely words and imagery. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings to you both!
ReplyDelete-MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)
Thank you, Charlotte, for the following--
ReplyDeleteLovely poem, Jo and Michael! This is so evocative and rich in uncommon imagery.
–Charlotte Digregorio