I am from the land of sweeping magnolia trees
Wherein a sweet lemony scent coats the air
In early summer, the trees are polka-dotted
With grandiose white flower buds
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This is such a lovely poem Nicka! We all carry in us a special fondness for the flora and fauna of the land which we address as our native soil. I too love Magnolia flowers! It is not quite common here, but I have admired its beauty when I happened to stay with my sister in the US. We have a different species that looks close to Magnolias.
Fantastic write. Liked the first stanza. It vividly portrays the attributes of magnolia. The beauty of the words used in this poem just pulled me to go through with the rest of the work. Beautifully crafted piece.10
Sweeping magnolia trees motivate mind and you are from this land. Soul is an amazing sub-tropical garden. This poem is completely motivational and wonderfully penned...10
I love the poem...Few poems depict flowers so well(in comparison with flowers from elsewhere) so and vividly like this one. Have added it to my Favorite.
can't possibly know What the ever-widening soul Of a banyan is like Or how sweet natured The sappy soul of a maple can be I'll never understand the delicacy Of the beloved sakura tree's soul With its innumerable cherry blossoms Spiraling downward to meet the earth... i could not but take your lines here..... soo wonderful and poetic dear. tony
My soul is a sub-tropical garden Overrun with native flora Their southern roots run deep Down into the very core Of my creole heart................................... Love these lines and can easily relate to this feeling! 10+++++++++++++