Unseen

Below the fingers reaching, growing Into darkness, stretching..holding Feeding above tiny buds of green Working day and night, beauty unseen Preparing a mighty fortress strong and bold To withstand battles, ancients foretold Above saplings bend supple in summer breeze Not realizing, soon comes winter's freeze Life's cycles pass from season to season Saplings now majestic, offering no reason Below the mysterious changes take place Green turns to rainbows, across horizons face Encased in ice, and snow of white They sleep, feeding both day and night Awaiting first tiny buds of green Below the magic remains unseen ©Donna Jones

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Carl Fraser

Date: 12/22/2013 8:50:00 PM

This flows so very smooth Donna, with great imagery and style, Merry Christmas, Carl

Emmanuel Brian Oule

Date: 8/9/2013 11:43:00 PM

Honestly i loved it.... Nice Hugs from Bryan'.. Xoxox Donna

Donna Jones
Date: 8/11/2013 8:26:00 AM

Thanks Bryan.....:-)

Richard D Seal

Date: 8/2/2013 2:05:00 PM

Hi Donna, I too love the mysteries of nature, we see it all round us but as you so beautifully say in this write so much is unseen. Take care, Richard

Donna Jones
Date: 8/3/2013 9:44:00 PM

Thank you very much Richard....means a lot....

Robert Johnson

Date: 7/24/2013 9:43:00 AM

Like a thought gets put to pen. All God's nature will rise again.

Tara Jennings

Date: 7/18/2013 6:27:00 PM

what a lovely image built

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 7/17/2013 3:02:00 PM

I love this wonderful write Donna, you captured the magic and the beauty which most people don't even see. Excellent write! Hugs

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 7/17/2013 12:14:00 PM

an exquisite pen Donna love it Shadow x smiles

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 7/15/2013 2:01:00 PM

Donna; This is a beautiful couplet, That I enjoyed reading very much. Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 7/13/2013 5:54:00 PM

A true gardener with a green thumb. I enjoyed the cycle of plant life conveyed so well in your poem. I love to garden, but unfortunately I had to give it up. Bad back and neck makes it impossible to keep my gardens groomed. Warm Smiles, Connie

Manel Gunatillake

Date: 7/11/2013 8:59:00 PM

My husband too loves gardening. very few have the magic. They just have to dig a hole to plant. But for some, even with all the care the can't get what those magic fingers get. You must be a garden lover. Nicely penned your feelings. Love this poem Hugs for your magic fingers

Donna Jones
Date: 7/12/2013 11:42:00 AM

Hi Manel ...yes I love to garden..and watching mother natures garden..it is such a miracle!..as I can food and eat much fruit and vegetables that are produced from a single seed I am amazed every time...I just love the contentment I feel from it..thank you for stopping by..

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/11/2013 8:25:00 PM

my mother had a green thumb,,, she was amazing, and so was the garden when we lived out in the country... i think that is when and where i learned what magic was... watching them day by day... lovely...LINDA

Donna Jones
Date: 7/12/2013 11:45:00 AM

Hey Linda...it is like magic....a single seed producing much....bet she has a perfect garden in the most beautiful place imaginable now...peace to you and yours...thanks for stopping...Donna

Kash Poet

Date: 7/11/2013 12:18:00 PM

beautiful poetry here Donna!Love it.Thanks for visiting my poem page.

Donna Jones
Date: 7/12/2013 11:47:00 AM

Thanks Kash...always a pleasure to read your work..

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

Date: 7/11/2013 10:45:00 AM

This is absolutely beautiful, Donna! You have penned it well. Well done. AO

Donna Jones
Date: 7/12/2013 11:47:00 AM

Thank you so much AO

Bl Devnath

Date: 7/11/2013 8:33:00 AM

Oh! how nice it is. A great piece enjoyed just now. Loved always, bl

Donna Jones
Date: 7/12/2013 11:48:00 AM

Thank you bl..:-)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/10/2013 3:57:00 PM

- Pefekt described - A really beautiful poem dear Donna. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Donna Jones
Date: 7/10/2013 3:59:00 PM

Thanks so much Anne Lise

Tim Ryerson

Date: 7/10/2013 3:24:00 PM

A gardener, a lover of nature and all things that grow...A true country gal poet you are my friend...Aren't you from Arkansas or am I mistaken? - Tim

Donna Jones
Date: 7/10/2013 3:52:00 PM

I did move to the piney woods of Arkansas for a few years but have been back home to central Oklahoma now for several years and here I will stay....although I have traveled to most of the beautiful states here...thanks Tim...glad you enjoyed...yes I am a country gal....born and well born

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/10/2013 2:37:00 PM

this is a beautiful way to describe the cycle of growth, Donna. A very lovely poem.

Donna Jones
Date: 7/10/2013 3:54:00 PM

Thanks Andrea ....:-)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/10/2013 8:22:00 AM

A lovely picture and thought you have created. Have a great day Donna. Hugs Rick.

Donna Jones
Date: 7/10/2013 3:55:00 PM

Back at you Rick and thanks..

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/10/2013 6:36:00 AM

yeow, you bring the green in its most shining hue, donns.. this is fantastic and well- rendered.. a beauty, bauty!..:) hugggs

Donna Jones
Date: 7/10/2013 3:56:00 PM

You're making me smile again nette...:-)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/10/2013 5:34:00 AM

MD....This is absolutely fantastic.. :) WOW...Honestly...very beautiful and majestic. Love you!

Donna Jones
Date: 7/10/2013 3:57:00 PM

Love you back....thanks sweetie...

Donna Jones
Date: 7/10/2013 3:57:00 PM

You are very kind Harry as always...

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/10/2013 5:05:00 AM

So much today goes unnoticed and unseen,, unlike your poetry thank goodness

Donna Jones
Date: 7/10/2013 3:59:00 PM

You are very kind Harry as always

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/10/2013 4:41:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this one that takes a look at life through a magnifying glass..It is good to stop and enjoy the rose buds sometimes..Thanks for the visits..Sara

Donna Jones
Date: 7/10/2013 4:00:00 PM

Thank you Sara....much

John Posey

Date: 7/10/2013 3:47:00 AM

Your pen is like a knitting needle....creating something that warms the hearts of your readers.... beautiful word sweaters to capture the warmth of your talent.... mmmmmm, security too... Jake

Donna Jones
Date: 7/10/2013 4:01:00 PM

Word sweaters....what a beautiful phrase...thanks so much Jake....almost crying here

Shirley Candy

Date: 7/9/2013 11:54:00 PM

Beautiful chained couplets..excellent! :)

Donna Jones
Date: 7/10/2013 4:01:00 PM

Thank you Shirley....much appreciated....

Russell Sivey

Date: 7/9/2013 10:45:00 PM

This is a mighty descriptive write my friend! A grandiose poem this evening! What a powerful message you have spread, Great Work!!

Donna Jones
Date: 7/10/2013 4:02:00 PM

Thanks so much for always inspiring Russell...