My Friend, Willow

by HarryT

Majestic you stand, my friend, Willow
Alone in the meadow, you beautifully billow
Robins sing, and from their nests they fly
Your foliage comfortable as a cool pillow

Lance-like leaves providing shade below
You gleam in the morning and at sunset glow
Provide a place of pleasure you never deny
My friend, Willow

When I’m upset by friend or foe
You provide a place for reflecting console
Where I ponder, plan and resolve to comply
Results: a good mood or sometimes a tearful eye
I appreciate knowing you provide me a place to go
My friend, Willow

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Rondeau Poetry writing prompt entry

Writing Prompt
A rondeau poem is required for this contest. It is a fixed form of poetry. It is often used in light or witty poems. It often has fifteen octo - or decasyllabic lines with three stanzas. It usually only has two rhymes used in the poem. A word or words from the first part of the first line are used as a refrain ending the second and third stanzas. The rhyme scheme is aabba aabR aabbaR. See an example and instructions here.

Painting: "Talking with a Willow" by Patricia Allingham Carlson.

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Provides me with a place to reflect and find solice.

My Friend, Willow

by HarryT

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