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Tim
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since 1999-06-08

Posts 1794

0 posted 2003-06-28 02:33 PM

Why is it that you pen of me?
For I am but a simple tree,
I know not of mystic quest,
No unseen forces haunt my breast,
Although I reach to heavens high,
Never shall I touch on sky,
Nor dance a dance with Terpsichore;
My roots are trenched in earthen floor,
Yea, I am but a simple tree,
A simple tree, e’er will I be,
Alone I stand with outstretched limb,
Whorling leaves and fragile stem,
Awaiting thrust of woodman’s axe,
Of beetle’s bite, north wind’s attacks,
With weakened boughs, alone I wait,
I wait alone for life’s abate,
For nature’s forces, my cruel fate,
My final fall, my terminate,
Alone I reach unto the sky,
Alone I fail, alone shall die,
For I am but a simple tree,
Why is it that you write of me?

[This message has been edited by Tim (06-28-2003 08:33 PM).]

exhale
Senior Member

since 2003-06-13

Posts 646
Alberta,Canada

1 posted 2003-06-28 03:03 PM

wow..i think you truly captured how a tree would feel if it could..hmm or maybe it does...ahem anyways amazing write

Kaoru

Member Elite

since 2003-06-07

Posts 3892
where the wild flowers grow

2 posted 2003-06-28 03:05 PM

"Awaiting thrust of woodman’s axe,
Of beetle’s bite, north wind’s attacks,
With weakend boughs, alone I wait,
I wait alone for life’s abate,
For nature’s forces, my cruel fate,
My final fall, my terminate,
Alone I reach unto the sky,
Alone I fail, soon I will die,
For I am but a simple tree,
Why is it that you write of me?"

This is so sad, but a beautiful..

Great write.

Kahlil
Senior Member

since 2003-04-12

Posts 1881

3 posted 2003-06-28 03:13 PM

Wow, this is a great write!

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

4 posted 2003-06-28 04:14 PM

I think your tree's soul is delighted for your tribute ... this is very beautiful. Somehow sad, but it is life's circle and the tree knows.
Love, Margherita

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 2003-06-28 04:15 PM

You ponder what the trees think...
and I look at my animals and wonder
if they're wondering about the humans...

LOL...

Always enjoy reading you, Sir...

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

6 posted 2003-06-28 05:20 PM

wonderful!

Bonnie j
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since 2003-06-27

Posts 1588
Ohio

7 posted 2003-06-28 05:34 PM

I have always admired the majestic tree. Her strength, her regal stance, her beauty in silhouette. I do digital photography and have used her for many backgrounds.
Lovely write.
Bonnie j

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