A single tree stands by a quiet lane
Inviting me to stop and look around
A cooling breeze that tells of coming rain
Its murmur through the leaves the only sound
Rising by the road so straight and tall
The trunk much scarred by those who passed this way
One huge branch dead, I hope that it won't fall
As in the wind its leafless bulk does sway
A sudden gust, the rain now stings my skin
The branches whip, and then a deaf'ning crack
A heavy crash! It falls right where I'd been
A well used, rotted through demoniac
Now in the rain I eye it lying there
And know that it has caught me unaware
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Written November 3rd, 2004
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a very beautiful poem it is very descriptive and the imagry was wonderful i must admit i had to look up the meaning of the word demoniac and the way you used it infused it into the poem was supperb i also loved the way the poem flowed together it seemed the words weaved themselves together nicely my favorite line from the sonnet are "Now in the rain I eye it lying there
And know that it has caught me unaware" it was great iwish i could write as good as this
-a lost and forgotton muse
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very creepy paul... i love that word lol... "demoniac" hehe... very interesting... i like the picture... did you take it and edit it? or take it like that...
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a wonderful sonnet! i love the scene you have painted. the picture is beautiful but your words left no need for it as the images were so clear. your rhythm and meter are always flawless and the rhyme is creative and flows naturally. i love this form so much and this is a beautifully written sonnet!
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this is lovely paul..it really paints quite a picture
...wonderful as always...God Bless
tyler
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good job paul...it was awesome!
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'A well used, rotted through demoniac'
that was my favorite line.
a very descriptive and well done poem.
you good sonnet writer you.
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