Seeds From A Cottonwood

I am solidly rooted

in the Earth, and

My leaves reach

out to Heaven.

Pinpricks of sunlight

dance effortlessly

across my bark.

My branches burst

forth with life.

I am Life.

I am death.

I am shelter.

I am nourishment.

I am starvation.

I am shade.

I am solidly rooted

in the Earth, and

I pull life force

from the soil

which harbors my soul.

I am tree.

A contest entry

NEW PIF TWISTED PHOTO PROMPT!!!!! #47 by Roaddog Wolf. 1000 points, ended April 1, 2008, 8 entries
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dustookie2
April 1, 2008

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I do like the way you have taken this prompt You have painted well the picture of a tree..all that we take from a tree and what is given to us... this makes me appreciate all trees. The flow of your words eases from the page settling sweetly in my mind. Thank you. Good luck in the contest.
Roaddog Wolf
April 1, 2008

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Excellent write, good flow, imagery, as far as I can see a flawless penning, good write indeed, fresh approach to the prompt as well, nicely done.....

Good luck in the contest and thank you for entering
Best Regards
Roaddog Wolf
Swan song
March 31, 2008
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This is exuding with beauty!!!! Good luck wonderul write dear
Aesthete2000
March 25, 2008

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Very effective,
the expression, the form.
In my mind I hear
"I am woman, hear me roar"
as I read your strong words.

Well done, Kelli.

Aesthete
KayJay
March 19, 2008
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Solidly rooted in verse, your voice has pulled life force from words... Wonderful take and poem.
Swangrnv
March 18, 2008

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...And what a ...
...Mighty tree you are! Beautiful description of a tree and the pic(if not doctored) is amazing!Lots of luck in the contest Kells!