A Nature Poem…

Doggerel Dave

Loveliest of trees the jacaranda now

Is hung with purple along the bough

And stands about our streets to bring

Pale violet blankets this time in spring.

                    *******

Now of my threescore years and ten - they’ve gone

And then another ten more, ever on…..

Oh I’ve had enough of this nature lark -

It’s back to controversy when I bark.

 

  • Author: Doggerel Dave (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 9th, 2025 19:02
  • Comment from author about the poem: Right, so this import from South America has taken over the streets where I live now and is much loved by many. Best regards to A. E. Housman for the prompt. However I do intend to leave nature poetry to others in future. (Edit 12/11/25)
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  • Users favorite of this poem: Cheeky Missy, Tristan Robert Lange, rebellion_in_sanity, Thomas W Case
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  • Doggerel Dave

    Cheers Missy, for the fave.👍

  • sorenbarrett

    Well Dave I have to admit that I have seen it many times and it blankets the streets here as well. Appreciate the color of the font as if blooms. Nicely done

    • Doggerel Dave

      I believe it originates from somewhere fairly clos to you, Soren.

      • sorenbarrett

        I see them up and down the avenues dropping carpets of blossoms during the right time of year. Beautiful but they leave a lot of debris

      • Tristan Robert Lange

        Dave, you turned serenity into satire in four short stanzas. Beauty, humor, and bite...no one mixes them quite like you, my friend and I love that! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

        • Doggerel Dave

          Many thanks Tristan. I'll have to try to remember those three principles you noted there should I ever think of doing the versings thing again.....🙏

          • Tristan Robert Lange

            Oooh. Yes! Rock on, Dave! Most welcome!

          • orchidee

            Are ya a dog barking there? Not seen a lot of jacarandas around 'ere in UK. And how's that Spring going there?

            • Doggerel Dave

              Just a very gentle 'wuff'. Didn't want to frighten anybody, knowing wot delicate blooms poets are... So you want me to send one over? - the gardener where I live cut one down the other day, the b..... Too many questions: spring here is all over the place - one day from the next I don't know whether to.. or...perhaps....

              • orchidee

                Fido is furious. He ticked the 'verify you are human' box, but still took him 3 attempts to get in. He is half-human, ya know! lol.

                • Doggerel Dave

                  Fido's experience mirrors mine in many ways. Does ya think they're anti canine here at MPS? Would a big confession that I am human, but secretly go under cover for reasons best left secret help, do ya think?

                • Neville


                  Your versatility becomes you you old dog .. who say's new tricks can't be learnt .. 😎👍

                  • Doggerel Dave

                    Just have a go, that's all - wot more can you do on a hot and sweaty spring morning? Tomorrow might (racing certainty it will) be different....

                  • Paul Bell

                    You were going through a purple patch there, and the picture was great.
                    Good to see you snapped out of it though. lol

                    • Doggerel Dave

                      No good hanging around - that purple crap. you'd get covered in it...

                    • V. Nayak

                      lovely, ig it blooms within..

                      • Doggerel Dave

                        Not quite sure of your meaning, but you seem sympathetic....
                        Thanks for the call.

                        • V. Nayak

                          ..maybe just a bit too symphonic 🙂

                        • NafisaSB

                          I can visualize the lovely scene and wish I could see it personally- you seem to be lucky to be staying there so though no need to write anymore about it if you so wish , do enjoy the beauty while it lasts.

                          • Doggerel Dave

                            Got to admit the blaze of purple/blue/lavender is quite startling sometimes when round the corner a really intense mass shows up. Certainly won't be writing about it again when my efforts at nature in words are so abysmal. Thanks for your support notwithstanding.
                            .

                            • NafisaSB

                              good morning from mumbai...your words paint a beautiful picture and rest assured -they are definitely not abysmal, but the choice is definitely yours to choose what to write about, as it's always worth a read.
                              have a good week ahead

                              • Doggerel Dave

                                Thanks - and you😊

                              • rebellion_in_sanity

                                A contradiction. While you would like to leave nature poetry to others in future, you show mastery in it! A fave.

                                • Doggerel Dave

                                  Nah - just nicked the idea from A. E. Housman's 'Loveliest of trees..etc'.... Thanks for the fave.

                                • Thomas W Case

                                  I knew you were human. Lol. Great work Dave. Beautiful and real. You nailed it.

                                  • Doggerel Dave

                                    Extensive praise from you plus fave this time - Many thanks Thomas.

                                  • 🐤s.zaynab.kamoonpuri🌷🐦😽

                                    A fabulous poem with fine nature imagery wow! Kudos!!



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