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On the Character of Climbing Vines Once again I see you, ivy, growing heedless, reckless, wildly falling headlong, not accepting caution -- no you simply conquer corners. Changing angles won’t deter you nor delay your steep advance. I look for you as if to find you gone would make me weep; I also see the way your leaves are deeply grained, how in the heat you pour like melted butter gently sliding down the sides of that old building. In fall you are first to show your taunt in red and hold it there until the snow, when you decrease and loosen, softening your glow so bricks can breathe. I’m almost glad to see you go. In spring, you profligately fling your greenness to the birds and wind, hold out your leafy fingers to the pounding rain, as if no wet can dampen your resolve to see it through another May--please stay. |
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This Poem was Critiqued By: Thomas Edward Wright On Date: 2004-06-21 04:34:34
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.31250
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BTW - I'm not sure I like " - please stay." I think it's more powerful without it.
I like the longer line.
And the ivy on the old lime.
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