Tenacity

Poem Body

The ivy stretches up the wall
its leaves so small
but still it tries
to touch the skies.

It clings to mortar and red brick
its leaves so thick
its hearty vine
and veins entwine.

It trails along the window frame
showing no shame
in wanting more
than earthen floor.

About This Poem

Last Few Words: A little ditty and allegory for tenacity. A Minute Poem: 12 lines, 3 quatrains, 8,4,4,4 syllable count, aabb, ccdd, eeff rhyme pattern.

Style/Type: Structured: Western

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.

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Comments

dear Lavender,

Whatever pattern it is...It is Great, so musical! I love it. You have made the ordinary, extraordinary!!!

*hugs, Cat

You could make a light bulb sound interesting!
*ever eddy styx

For you, Eddy,

The Light Bulb

There once was a bulb in a lamp
who'd seduce the room like a vamp
she'd tickle the walls
then caress the halls
while shinin' her cute little amp

L :)

dear Lady Lavender,

I Love It!!!

* your #1 fan, eddy styx

Thank you so much!

I'm glad you enjoyed it!
L

Hello, Cat and Eddy,

Thank you for reading this little minute poem. I appreciate it!
Eddy, you have given me a "bright" idea! :)
Thank you both!
L

;)

Dear Lady Lavender,

I can hardly wait to see your creation!

*waiting with anticipation... eddy

Love this

Ivy certainly is tenacious. Reminds me of a vine I have here at the house. Cut it down and it seems to come back stronger and with more tenacity. Most stubborn plant I have ever seen! Well done.

Hello, Carrie,

Ha, ha! Yes, it is! Still, a pretty good role model for the virtue of tenacity.
Hope you are doing well!
Thank you for reading!
L