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ebonygirl
Member Elite

since 2011-07-14

Posts 2000
California U.S.A

0 posted 2011-08-11 11:40 AM

TREE

Like a tree whose roots grow deep
so when the rains drench the soil
the tree does not yield,
cannot be downed,
by the force of great winds, still
stands true and sound.
I have learned to be that tree.

I have learned to live
many years with rains, winds and insects
testing my fortitude. I can say that I am grateful
to my family and friends who have been there
to shore me up, and I for them,
when the rains came finally down.
I have learned to be that tree.

And, though at times, I may
be seen as weak
you'll never find a more truer friend,
like a tree I'll stand for myself and you
with tested resilience.
I have learned to be that tree.

E.M.L.

Dark Stranger
Member Patricius

since 2001-03-19

Posts 13631
West Coast

1 posted 2011-08-11 11:54 AM

ms ebony...a tree is always lovely
as a tribute to solidarity..they seldom grow on stony ground but on occasion you will see one...enjoyed this ms

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

2 posted 2011-08-11 11:56 AM

This is true, Edna, and lucky are we who are shaded by this "tree."
Ida

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

3 posted 2011-08-11 08:37 PM

This is so beautiful! The lessons learned, the steadfastness... I love every line!!

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2011-08-11 08:53 PM

Being a tree is magnificent and stately and you should be proud to be one, and I think you are.

~ If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it. ~

ebonygirl
Member Elite

since 2011-07-14

Posts 2000
California U.S.A

5 posted 2011-08-17 07:39 PM

Thank you JP2 and Suthern,
E

secondhanddreampoet
Member Ascendant

since 2006-11-07

Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !

6 posted 2011-08-21 07:48 PM

be that tree !

v. well written!!

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

7 posted 2011-08-21 09:29 PM

Ah, enjoyed, my friendly tree....

j

Prasad Nataraj
Senior Member

since 2008-05-29

Posts 1149
Bangalore,India

8 posted 2011-08-23 03:03 AM

fine writing, writing about a faithful tree!

"The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts"

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