I am part of the tree of life
with emotion often raw and naked,
often soaked in tears of sorrow
that lie in the past.
But I will retrieve
the joys and treasured memories
winding my way
into a future of promise.
Sometimes I know
I'll trip and fall
upon stones of glass
and there'll be shards of sadness
that pervade my world,
but I'm an intrinsic part
of life's tapestry
and must not break
any thread within the weave.
Author notes
17 lines of creativity
and heart
Picture Credit - http://kil1k.deviantart.com/art/Forgotten-tree-46169645
A contest entry
- picture prompt by transit.
690 points, ended December 4, 2008, 15 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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hmmm
Interesting how you made yourself a part of the tree and it almost seemed to come to life. The emotiond are intertwined and it is almost confusing as to whom the feelings belong to.
The title too was perfect and complemented the pom well. Good luck!!
transit~ f -
Yes, we are indeed all an intrinsic part of the thread of life, and have to go with it's twists and turns. Love what you did with this picture hun.
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i like this a lot, it's so short but it packs such a punch, i can't believe how well you captured life in this, you really made something beautiful from the prompt, best of luck in the contest
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Very creative
Brilliant write with 'n positive note leaving happy trails.
Excellent take on the picture prompt. Especially to see the reflection of the tree as a "soaked in the tears of sorrow that lies in the past"
Best of luck with the contest!
Rach
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