How long he stood no one could remember
Only him
This was the way it had always been before the village
His bare limbs once gnarled and twisted worn smooth again
The constant war of the elements taking their toll
He knows the futility of his actions, but he understands the need
Flexing his spiny fingers he reaches longingly for the sun, searching
No warm nurturing light greet his persistence, just freezing dampness
Lonely tears fall upon his futile efforts
Broodingly he stands naked in the bleak winter’s sun
Gathering his strength for the long haul toward spring
When his children shall awaken from their slumber
And once again he adorns his coat of many colours
Alive so beautifully alive
Silent anger flows upon the deep cut scars
So many names, so many years
His body criss-crossed with the damage of man
He knows they don’t care, he accepts their views
Is he not but a tree?
Breathtaking in summer adorned by his children
Terrifying in winter as the shadows lengthen
but always just a tree
His mournful breath forgives their ignorance
His cries of anguish always lost upon the whispers of the wind
Author notes
Shadowraith
A contest entry
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Wow this is very interesting. Caught my attention. It is a really good piece of writing. I hope you do well in my contest and thanks for entering. Love and Peace!
-Jess
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Stunning.
His body criss-crossed with the damage of man
He knows they don’t care, he accepts their views
Is he not but a tree?
Breathtaking in summer adorned by his children
Terrifying in winter as the shadows lengthen
but always just a tree
I love that title in volumes. -
Thanks a lot for taking the time to write
for this contest. We appreciate your entry
and wish you all the best with it here!
Jeremy0826 -
BEAUTIFUL! good luck
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I love this. I love how you used the descriptive words, the rhyme is somewhat present but hidden from public eye.
you've got talent, my friend. -
Interesting...
Very interesting.
I liked it. you used such good rythm in it.
Thanks for entering and I wish you luck!
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