Wednesday, February 17, 2016

A Time for Pears--By J. T. Milford--United States

A Time for Pears

The liquid moon
Spills its full light down on
Gleaming clusters of early white blossoms
Reflecting a canopy of virginal light

From a sultry blue sky
The scarlet sun burns its rays
On a rippled sea of leaves
Hiding the still green fruit

Then comes quiet September
The enduring tree is transformed
And lights up noble and glowing
On the golden eve of the gathering

As the luminous sun and earth
Again grace us with fruit
And the rhythm of life
Begins to change

J. T. Milford is a retired CPA who has just completed his first book of poetry.

8 comments:

  1. a poem of lyrical beauty, JT as it expresses so well the great circle of life. It inspires graditude in the reader, and honor and respect for earth of which we are so blessed to be entwined.

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  2. There is flow of not only of words but also time passing. It is a pleasure to read, Thank you

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  3. Thanks for sharing your graceful poem filled with lovely imagery! I enjoyed reading it! Good wishes, Chris~

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  4. Yes, this is a lovely reminder of the seasons ahead. Thank you for sharing this poem, JT. :)

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