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The Tree
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The Tree |
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Steve Motuel Member
since 2003-12-19
Posts 72Bergen auf Ruegen, Germany 
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inspired from the Tree in "the Belgariad" from David Eddings - a wonderful fantacy writer! Standing since the start of time I've watched it grow, this world of mine I've seen the seasons come and go My limbs outstretched, my heart aglow I was the first, I saw the start I watched it grow then fall apart I saw how man from nothing came I even saw him poison the rain So blind was he as wars he fought That he's a guest it matters nought He takes it all and returns none Even from life he takes the fun Stand you as I here limbs up high Soak in the poison when roots are dry Breathe in this air so full of lead I think you too would envy the dead But still there is time, it's not too late My leafs aren't blocking up heavens gate My roots still find some water sweet And grass still grows beneath your feet Come to me child and rest a while Gaze through my boughs and spare a smile As birds make nest within my crown And squirrels scavenge on the ground Take shade beneath my canopy I ask not what you think of me All that I ask is that one day You'll spare a thought and come my way |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wonderful write Steve! Full of fantastic imagery. Have a blessed Christmas!  |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
This is a very good poem. I enjoyed reading it. thanks for sharing.  Hugs,  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
"Come to me child and rest a while Gaze through my boughs and spare a smile As birds make nest within my crown And squirrels scavenge on the ground" Makes you think! Thanks, Steve, for the poem -- very dear. |
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KoKo Senior Member
since 2003-02-15
Posts 995Inside the shadow's shadow |
Loved this. Kind of reminded me a little bit of "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This had a lovely flow Steve, and a wonderful message of nature and nurture. Very much enjoyed these sentiments. Have a Merry Christmas!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I was going to say what KoKo said nice write |
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