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Conversation With A Tree
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Conversation With A Tree |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Conversation with a Tree Wings of light, free, not tethered to the bend of rock, I hear a sound like clapping and laughter and running tap shoed feet. A shadow pauses on a rock, I touch it with my own. It is a tree of questionable name but green just the same on this hill where I thought black stubs only remained. A shadow is proof of substance, I tell the tree, with all this ethereal sound and light proof that you and I are real. Folly drawn my love, the tree replied, the blue is always changing. Now it curves upon the mountain not held tight against my breast, see it take on gravity. I see, I say to tree. So many places hurt now gone like shadows on the rock now turned to sun, and caught within the memory a tree becomes a song. ---------------- A repost for the love of trees recently posted |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Lovely words from you and the tree, Martie. Ida |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
I love the poem but I'm magnetized by the title, It is wonderful. yann |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
lil neighbor, your trees always make the boy of me smile, thanks babe |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A shadow is proof of substance, ~*~ Indeed, 'tis so.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A sweetly sung arboreal conversational song!  Love & Tree Light, Linda |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It is a tree of questionable name but green just the same on this hill where I thought black stubs only remained. That in itself is uplifting enough that it might induce any of us to speak... but to converse requires an exchange. I'm glad you had the ability to listen... and to share the magic. *S* |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Martie, the song of your beautiful conversation with your tree friend is still singing in my ears . . . Thank you. Owl |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I can really appreciate the content of this one Martie. Excellent expressions and all around write. Eric |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Martie - great write, and good to see you... BC |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
fine imagery, grand 'poetry'! long-sustained applause!! |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
How wonderful, the blessed memory, like shadows from the passing cloud, silent reminders of beauty, innocence, and love, against the parched earth of one’s heart. Dear Martie, these words resonate throughout entirety. Hugs, Richy  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: How wonderful this conversation, dearest Martie! Thank you so much for this magical contribution to the consciousness of being one with all there is. Love and hugs, to your tree too! Margherita  |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
I see, I say to tree. So many places hurt now gone like shadows on the rock now turned to sun, and caught within the memory a tree becomes a song. ---------------- Great post Martie and great imagination, You wrote it well. A big hug my dear Lindsay |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Martie, I am thrilled that you reposted this poem. It's just what I needed tonight - something about a conversation with a tree suites me. I am glad that it took the time to spend with you. Alison |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
just love it! |
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