there is a tree somewhere--
a backyard, a forest--
gnarled and proud and old.
this tree is eating a rock
a small rock and well worn
too.
someday,i suppose,
when he is very old--
older than today
and taller than now
the tree will finish
his meal-
the little stone
worn by the elements,
and now absorbed in ligneus parts.
the very old tree
satisfied by his stoney meal.
will sway its branches somewhere--
a backyard, a forest.
he will sway his branches and be satisfied.
someday, i suppose,
this tree will die--
eaten by the hungry earth.
but what of the little rock?
A contest entry
- Inspire Me! Earth/Nature Poetry by iamlost.
600 points, ended April 22, 2007, 39 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Density- Short and Deep- METAPHORS!! by TrinityMBS.
600 points, ended May 9, 2007, 21 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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Oooh, I really like this. It has an interesting idea and a definitely interesting image! I really love the way it is conveyed as well, this really worked for me! Thank you for inspiring me!
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