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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia 
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It's only early Autumn, But a sudden chill hits me. Another leaf has fallen From off the family tree. You wouldn't think to see it now, It looks so frail and small, But it seems like only yesterday It stood so proud and tall. And I played among its branches. I stood upon her roots. She offered shelter from the rain; And I grew strong on her fruit. Lord, My God, it breaks my heart, To see her standing there... Barely clinging to the ground. Her limbs so bowed and bare. So many leaves have fallen. So many others have turned brown. The cold wind through her branches Makes a mournful lonesome sound. She's split and scarred, bent but hard; She shows the signs of shock. But her tap root is long, Deep and strong; And anchored on a rock. Things are not always as they seem, For the Wheel of Life spins 'round. There are alot of little acorns, Clinging to the ground. The old tree's spreading branches Still offer shelter from the winds. And I find comfort in the knowing, That nothing truly ends. Every leaf that ever fell... Offers life down here below. From the warmth and strength that they provide... A New tree begins to grow. Some will play among its branches, Some will stand upon her roots. She'll offer shelter from the rain. They'll grow strong on her fruit. And with the passing of the ages, When she shows the signs of shock, They'll find the tap root long... Deep and strong; And anchored on The Rock. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Bravo, Uriah! Great poems tonight! ...jo |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Very good. In full understanding of this one. martyjo |
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FNG Member
since 2006-02-07
Posts 477 |
Hi, Love the way you made the tree comes alive in your descriptions. Vivid and moving.  |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Awesome! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
It's just astounding! Beautiful ending Uriah! |
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