Canopy protects
all life teeming below
filtering harsh sunlight
that graces nature's skies.
In strength of will
so tall and proud
yet swaying in softest breeze,
roots weaving for eternity
such sentinals of
life's regeneration.
Yet visionary beauty is blinded
by emerald eyes of greed and jealousy,
where profit suckles emptiness
and 'Trufulla' trees become extinct.
Knarled and bent in wisdom's book
circles keeping history's many secrets,
what need is there for diaries
for all speech sways in silent glory.
And gently do the tips paint sighs
upon an angry sky,
in balance this painting majestically
speaks more than hollowed words.
Author notes
Tree Poetry: That is your prompt.
Truffula Trees-refer to trees in the Dr Seuss book 'The Lorax' which chronicles the plight of the environment.
A contest entry
- "Tree Poetry" by Victory Gin.
1050 points, ended November 26, 2008, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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I like the implication that trees are both strong and flexible. Nice images here. It begins in light and finds a slightly sinister tone with the invocation of 'Truffula.' The last stanza was my favorite. Back to light. I bet tree sitters would really dig this one. Thanks for entering.
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"In strength of will
so tall and proud
yet swaying in softest breeze"
these lines have a haiku-like quality that I love.
the last stanza is so good... I love the idea of tips painting sighs... even thought the sky is angry.
"hollowed words" expresses a sad truth ):
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wonderful form of words!
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This is amazing hun, there is a beauty and a sadness in this and it is quite eye opening. truly showing your talent. Brilliant fine poet. Best to you in the contest
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How beautiful...if trees could talk imagine what they'd say...all thet history and life within them...my favorite line "what need is there for diaries
for all speech sways in silent glory"
wonderful work as always my friend...
best to you,
mystic
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