In stately stance her branches reach
so delicate yet strong,
without a word she's there to teach
where nature does belong.
In tune with zephyrs soft and sweet
she sways in harmony,
to those in need she is discreet
keeping secret company.
Winter reveals her naked frame
the snow her icy cloak,
defenceless she awaits the flame
of spring's new hand to stroke.
Then finally she dresses proud
in exquisite finery,
becoming then a shady shroud
nature's own marquee.
Through all season's she shares her grace
a dance in freedom's light,
with fingertips the skies she'll trace
this earth's most sacred sprite.
Author notes
I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge -- myth is more potent than history -- dreams are more powerful than facts -- hope always triumphs over experience -- laughter is the cure for grief -- love is stronger than death.
-Robert Fulghum, The Storyteller's Creed
In a list
A contest entry
- Picture Prompt and Quote by Sandygram.
900 points, ended December 1, 2008, 19 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Wonderful
Very touching and well describe work. Congrats on the honorable mention
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lovely imagery
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I love this!!!!!
You really created a beautiful image in this poem. I really liked the way you moved through the seasons. I love this! The rhythm and your word choice are just beautiful. Great! -
this is a spectacular piece, well done!! the imagery is amazing, i especially liked:
"Winter reveals her naked frame
the snow her icy cloak"
it shows the vulnerability of nature in harsher months as winter, this is extremely well written!! WELL DONE
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Superb plus
Aye, I agree with the comment. Imagery; rhythm, and rhyme are just fine. Your write, reminded me of an old poem, written by Thomas Paine: "Liberty Tree". Here's a link to it:
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=RNWO,RNWO:2008-24,RNWO:en&q=%3CLiberty+Tree+%2D+Thomas+Paine%3E -
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TThank you so much for your beautiful comment on my write
Gaylene
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You are quite welcome. I hope you clicked on the link I provided. I think you'll like that poem.
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This is a beautiful take on the picture I really like the softness of your words and the picture that you paint in my mind so vibrantly! She sounds so lovely, you have really made me long to meet her and share her silent company congratulations on the trophy!
♦ M
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Are you sure you weren't a tree in a past life because you write so beautifully about them...as if you could hear their thoughts.
Love Margaret
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I love where your muse took this picture. Your imagery and rhyme were wonderful. Thank you for entering my contest and best of luck. Your poem was a pleasure to read this morning. Take care, Sandy
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LOvely!
Really beautiful, as an ode to the Driad certainly deserves a classic form. I do love the lightness of this, however stately and strong her trunk may be, her seasonal changes are light , feminine and poetic.Having just come in from a walk amid the fallen leaves and acorns, your poem resonates.
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What a fun-filled, beautiful poem to read!
I am so enchanted by this It brought a smile and I almost heard a melody in my mind of her harmony
Gorgeous!
Best of Luck
♥
Stay safe
~Manda
(Apologies for late Hood-Wink!)
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Beautiful piece! Thank you for sharing!
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wow an amazing piece. i love the imagery and the dream like quality of this. its very good! thank you so much for sharing this its great.
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Excellence in positivity...
I breathe in these words feeling them affect
the shadows that have surrounded me of late.
You have fluid rhyme here to convey magnificent imagery and ideals on life. Blue
ps-the only correction I can see would be
zephyrs as the apostrophe is in error as written.
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