MOANING HEMLOCK TREE • by Richard H. Fay

moaning hemlock tree
squalling winds sway creaking bole
snows hiss through dark boughs

A former laboratory technician turned home educator, Richard H. Fay now spends his days juggling various writing and art projects. He resides in Upstate New York with his wife, daughter, two cats, and a rather confused shepherd-chow mix. History, myth, legend, folklore, as well as the classics of fantasy, horror, and adventure literature all serve as inspiration for Richard’s creative endeavours. Many of the fruits of his labour have appeared in various e-zines and print magazines.

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Posted on January 12, 2009 in Poems
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7 Responses to “MOANING HEMLOCK TREE • by Richard H. Fay”


  1. Oonah V Joslin Says:
    January 12th, 2009 at 6:30 am

    Of course to Haiku purists there is no need for the title but it’s our format – we have to put one – I think… Anyway this cold gnarled tree stands out lonely on the January scene. Thank you, Richard.

  2. Robin Herrnfeld Says:
    January 12th, 2009 at 7:55 am

    Ooooh, sounds cold! Lovely bleak image!

  3. dj barber Says:
    January 12th, 2009 at 12:05 pm

    Winter in the north–cold and long

    –dj

  4. Carol Says:
    January 12th, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    A good description of a winter day in the north.

  5. Roberta SchulbergGoro Says:
    January 12th, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    This description is so excellent. I HEAR the image.

  6. Siobhan Says:
    January 12th, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    I particularly like the last line, gives me a dark visual.

  7. Anne Brooke Says:
    January 12th, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    Loved this – thought it was dark and very atmospheric. Haunting.

    Axxx

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