Gnarled twisted limbs reach
out in grotesque poise
blighted throughout it remains
upright as if tempting the winds
to do their worst
once proud in stature it would
hold out it's boughs in homage
to the creatures who made it their
home
Owls and nightingales,
starlings and sparrows would alight
and ponder this steadfast haven
now as nature has done its damage
it's a home no longer to the birds
but a million others live deep within
the shell eating the heart from inside
leaving nothing
Nature has a way for even in death
this tree serves it's purpose as in
decomposure it nourishes the earth
replenishing nutrients essential for
seedlings cast down in the winds of
yesteryear raising the trees of tomorrow.....
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Written July 2nd, 2005
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You are most welcome . Memories are such wonderful things they can brighten an otherwise dismal day or add a glimmer of fun to a humdrum sort of a day. We carry them around with us, often forgetting they are there until something triggers off a memory,,bringing a smile of rememberance. Delighted that you enjoyed this walk in the woods
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THIS IS A TRULY BEAUTIFUL POEM
Oh! how this takes me back to my youth when I used to play in the woods all day. Thank you again for the memories -
I would like to lie and say yes I understand the implications of the poem completly, but that would be dishonest as when I write I never fully understand everything..Maybe my innerself does, or my subconscience, but the outer me writes how I feel and it is only with positive readers and comments that I can gleen what others see. To me this is the magic that keeps drawing me back here day after day . Thank you Renee for your unstinted support, as always I am deeply grateful
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This is absolutely stunning in its simple message.....there is a purpose fo all in nature as there is in humanity, so why is it that we choose to control it and us?
I hope that all who read this will read it in depth , for to me it is so potent in saying " that even if old and seeming useless , there is a reason for it" and if the only reason is to exist in decay <----such as age and beauty long gone , respect is due ( for what was done and for what is still being done even if invisible to the bare eye) I wonder if you are even aware yourself of the power and depth of this write?
xoxo
Reenie
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Lynne this is great; I loved it. This is easily the best poem that I have read today. You are a wonderful writer. I am glad that we met, so I can read your poetry. It is always so wonderfully well written.
Deke -
Thank you Ash for your kind comments
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wonderful
wonderful imagery and absoilutly beautiful words. you did a spectacular job. i love all your writings and i would have to say this is my favorite.
Gnarled twisted limbs reach
out in grotesque poise
blighted throughout it remains
upright as if tempting the winds
to do their worst
that is my favorite stanza. it sticks out to me and has a beauty to it that i can't even begin to describe. this is a marvelous piece. Great Job!
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Great Read
but a million others live deep 'within'
the shell eating the heart from 'within'
Thats what i was talking about but like i sad its a great piece...that just threw me off a little
Cyb -
Thank you
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Thank you
and many thanks for the applause
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Thank you for your kindness, delighted that you enjoyed it
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Thank you for taking the time to critique this poem. I am always delighted to receive constructive comments I am slightly at a loss to know of what "repeats" you mean? Many thanks once again
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Thank you for your encouragement and support, it is appreciated
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Thank you Delighted that you enjoyed it
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This is a very nice piece, creative use of imagery and expression. Well articulated overall; I really enjoyed the read!!
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good
Good picture serves the imagry a world of wonders -
Snsational!!
Again, another piece wonderfully written - Bravo Zulu! Even the colours you used are adequate and perfect for it. I don't know if you intended it, but it's, in all reality to me, dual-natured, for it can portray in the imagery referring to Nature, as well, it could, in a sense, refer to the human body and heart. Again, very well written! -
Good read
Image inspired imagry...go figure...nicely done keep up the good work...but try to cut out the repeats...
Cyb -
You have a great imagination. Use it wisely. You are a great poet. Keep writing. I will be checking you work. Please come and look at mine and tell me what you think.
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I like the imagery you used and think this poem goes well with the picture. Great writing!
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