What are my choicest words but leaves?
With care I nurture this great tree
Of knowledge as I roll my sleeves
Back to begin this work in me.
With zeal I fertilize the soil
By reading that which feeds the soul
And wat'ring it is little toil
Next to the wise men's waterhole.
Ere long I see it thrives and grows
With foliage lush and branches thick
A canopy of words bestows,
A balming shade where e'er I speak.
But trees in autumn shed their leaves,
So Muse at times her chosen leaves.
Author notes
Would be interesting to hear the comments!
Written March 10th, 2004
A contest entry
- Impress ME by orange pudding.
300 points, ended September 4, 2004, 20 entries
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I really enjoyed this creative piece, the language takes me back to the days of old, you know kind of bard like,
very good!
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I designate me a lazy poet... I dont like words that I have to think about... thats just me im not saying its a bad poem.
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I have commented already on this sonnet, and the pleasure is renewed. This is a lovely metaphor for personal growth and poetry!
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Well done
Your poem is pleasing in meter, rhyme, image and metaphor, it's a lovely sonnet. I'm glad I looked at this. -
I like! Great metaphor. Effortless rhyming that reminds me of the romantic poets.
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This poem is very insiprational. It truely has a muse. Great job and keep up the great work. and may I say,you have a talent.
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Nice flow, I can see you know your poetry, I guess Wordsworth is just one of many poets you admire.
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This had good use of words and you have a great talent, I'm glad you are putting it to good use. Keep up the good work!
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Sometimes I am left speechless by the pieces I find within this site. This is one of those times. Your idea is beautifully depicted in this write.. wonderful flow. I enjoyed this very much.
SK -
Good Writing
A very interesting play on words. I look forward to reading more of your work -
Very origanal, i liked it, your muse is doing a great job of inspiring you, that's for sure.
Brooke
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Get those fingernails dirty!
If my mom wrote poems... she would have written this one. It is a nice poem! Very calming... yet it has a sense of success in it. Very nice indeed! -
I enjoy your creative efforts in life and writing about
the love of a tree....
Tamara -
Muses can be nature it self to, what a nice thing to think about , love your poem, the words are amazing using metaphores I you "With zeal I fertilize the soil" is the one I like best... take care
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Very nice play of words and use of metaphors... thanx for sharing...
mina -
A beautiful and vivid write. I like the pictures I'm able to see as I read through it. You kept a good rhythm throughout which made the rhyming work. I myself am a terrible rhymer so I credit all who can . The comparison between the autumn trees and a muse was really interesting. I actually don't know where I find my muse, probably in music. Anyway, great piece and keep writing!
-Nicole
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Yes, great imagery. It's very expressive, and you did a great job. I, too, love the comparison of leaves to words, just as I imagine any writer would. You are an amazing writer, and I hope to read more of your work soon.
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this is beautiful. it's very vivid and full of imagery. i like it a lot. great write.
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No, it should be leaves. Thanks for pointing it out. I corrected it.
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Lovely metaphor comparing the writers words to leafs (was that intentional or should it read 'leaves'?) that can form a wonderful canapy over head, or be an autumnal tree all bare of life, as are our heads of thoughts and ideas too often !
Kat
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I think that Muse's can come in many forms for talented people. This was an interesting read. Take care, Lissa
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