I read your nature pieces by another perspective, but that doesnt take their beauty away.
I know where this piece is heading. It has that touch of sadness.
This a great piece!!!! :)

I whispered a vow to the sky
of breezes sprinkled in Jasmine,
swaying to a verse recited
by the ghost on the hill.

- I actually take this to mean your vow to nature, to honour it and to live in it and appreciate all she is and offers. I think the recited verse shows commitment and routine, a passion. I love the mention of the ghost at the end because at the moment that is unexplained and I get a few ideas but have to carry on reading to know more about this. Great opening.

Meadows shade her shadow
in evergreen silk ribbons
but I see her, feel her.

- Oh I love this little stanza, right now I think of all the hills around me and how they are so pure right now, that very rich green and very well cared for because it summer and it is growing nicely as it should, peaceful and calm. On the other hand, I love the presence of the ghost and how you still do not directly tell us who this is but we begin to feel closer to finding out. I also like how you added the title into this part.

Often- trees thump
a heartbeat I've heard
before the final breath,
for spirits dance in
synchronized melodies
that become dandelion
puffs on my nose, and toes.

- a few things - first I think the nose and toes just goes to show how in touch with nature you are, and I can imagine you have your shoes off and can feel the grass beneath you and the flowers, hence the dandelions. I feel peace and calmness again within this, but I also feel a sense of purpose, like this is where you belong and what you are meant to be doing. The connection you have made between yourself and the spirits is very touching.

Beauty sprigs the ghost of
elegance, and I wear their
memory in chains of natures
blissful glory....

- great use of the word sprigs here. Now I see the ghost of elegance, what a beautiful thought, a beautiful image.

- I do not get a sad tone in this poem actually. I just feel peace from it, like you are connected to these spirits and it calms and comforts you, you feel close to them, close to nature, and in return you feel close to yourself and perhaps are even reminded of who you are when we sometimes get lost. I think this poem is mainly about your connection with nature, but also about keeping these spirits' memories alive.

I really enjoyed this. Nice work maple x

Wow, i never thought i would come up with such an adventurous wording Mapple, it takes me into many places while reading them word by word, and meaning by meaning...i like them all, including the overall structure of this poem, very interesting.

You know how much we all love your nature poems and I especially...and I know how nature calms you...so obviously this piece was destined to beautiful and it was, it flowed smoothly and touched me deeply...there was such an elegance with the jasmine and dandelions...

As always, you write perfectly

xxx

Peaceful! This piece is indeed beautiful in meaning, thoughts, imagery and words. It just surrounds one with utter peace and when I read your nature poems, I feel I have fell in love with Nature again. Very inspiring and gentle.

Keep penning:)

Beautifully penned.5/5.All the senses are in play while going through this awesome piece. Keep up the great work.God bless.

"for spirits dance in
synchronized melodies
that become dandelion
puffs on my nose, and toes."

I have this odd feeling you giggled when you wrote this part, lol. Love the 'dandelion puffs on my nose, and toes." part... that is an adorable scene, very child-like innocent.

This whole poem is just absolutely beautiful. I have a pretty meadow scene in my head... reminded me very much of a Nora Roberts book I've read where she had fairies in Ireland (you'd LOVE the book lol).