Palm tree swings and sways,
oak does a stately Sarabande–
no hip hop for her,
she watches the squirrels caper,
pass skills through generations
I’m having a bit of fun. This is for Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday using synonyms for dignity and success. I’m riffing on Jane’s poem for the same prompt and our comments.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
I love it when you have fun, Merril. Great Tanka. ❤
Thank you, Colleen! 🙂
So full of joy!
Thank you, Hélène!
If any tree is going to do hip hop it’s a palm tree 🙂
I agree! 🙂
Fun indeed – and you have captured the different natures of these trees
Thank you, Derrick!
What an original perspective – the different dances by different trees. Love it! The hemlock in front of my window, waltzes.
And another neat thought – yes, these aged and wise trees watch generation after generation of squirrels. ❤
Thanks so much, Pam. Now I’m thinking about the waltzing hemlock. It sounds like a title. 🙂
I bequeath you that title. xo
🙂
I like seeing personification in trees, too. The stately oak should have to do a different dance style from the bendable palms! So fun!
I liked how you mentioned the palm trees’ style as more carefree and loose. Hip hop is fitting. (I could hear Calypso style with Harry Belafonte singing, too.)
Thank you, Robin. I was having a bit of fun after Jane and I had discussed trees dancing. 🙂
It was fun and I enjoyed this a lot!
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