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Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

0 posted 2003-03-18 03:22 PM

I'm heavily burdened
with the weight of wet snow.
My old branches droop,
there's only one place to go,
and that is
down,
down,
down
with a crash
to the pavement below.

I've stood here proudly
for fifty plus years they say,
but I'm threatened with death
by this fierce blizzard today.
My limbs are now laden
with more than I can bear...
it's not over yet,
for more snow is out there
just waiting to bury me alive.

Maybe it's my time
to give up my sacred ground?
Perhaps let younger seedlings
spring forth from this mound?
But I'll not weep when I'm down
for I've lived a great life
and have always stood firm
through all manner of strife.
So if you hear me moan and creak
do not shed a tear,
nor think I was weak.
I've been prosperous and lucky,
and have left my seedling here
to carry on in good cheer,
and hopefully shelter
someone or something
on planet earth.

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (03-18-2003 03:26 PM).]

Ericc
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since 2003-01-31

Posts 4178

1 posted 2003-03-18 03:29 PM

This is so poignant and beautiful.
Very moving.
Eric

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

2 posted 2003-03-18 04:51 PM

Thanks for taking a moment to read this one, Eric.

WhiteRose
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since 2002-07-23

Posts 3208
somebody's dungeon

3 posted 2003-03-18 10:05 PM

This is a wonderful write.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2003-03-18 10:09 PM

Fantastic write Kacy...much enjoyed.
~Hugs~

~ A dream is a wish your heart makes ~

bbent
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since 2001-01-07

Posts 521
Alaska

5 posted 2003-03-18 11:07 PM

A couple days back it was blowin 50 and pretty much a whiteout here for a day and night.Fortunatly the hemloc have the ability to weep and shed there load but not true of the older hardwoods.Needless to say theres a little extra sunshine reaching previously shaded areas today.Enjoyed your perspective on natures cycle.

Live like it's your last day...
Dance like nobody's watching...
Love like you've never been hurt...

wranx
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since 2002-06-07

Posts 3689
Moved from a shack to a barn

6 posted 2003-03-18 11:18 PM

Hmmm
I like the heart that leaks from your pen. Not so much, the tears.

Peace to you...and yours

the_loner_23
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since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

7 posted 2003-03-18 11:21 PM

I like the way you let your emotions flow. Beautifully written.

Cold hands means a warm heart

Midnitesun

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Gaia

8 posted 2003-03-19 12:43 PM

Anne, Nancy, Ray, Ed, Julie
thanks to each of you, as it means a great deal to me that you've taken time to read and reply

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

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New York

9 posted 2003-03-19 12:58 PM

Kacy - always leaving me with hope - you do . . . xxoo quite amazing

Midnitesun

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Gaia

10 posted 2003-03-19 01:03 AM

Thank you very much for that feedback Suz!

kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

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Oregon

11 posted 2003-03-19 10:38 AM

This is a lovely reflection
Written with fine word selection.
Oh did I happen to mention?
Writing is fine sans indention.

You're always a pleasure to read. Ken J

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

Martie

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12 posted 2003-03-19 10:42 AM

Midnite...I have felt this way...I wish you spring within your heart soon..and elsewhere. Hugs!

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

13 posted 2003-03-19 10:54 AM

Hi Kacy

I hate to see an old tree give way to the
pressures of life. But, sometimes it becomes
more than they can take....just like humans.
It's good when they have left "seedlings"
to take up where they've left off.

Heart Hugs,
Ethel

[This message has been edited by garysgirl (03-19-2003 10:55 AM).]

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

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Eternity

14 posted 2003-03-19 11:05 AM

Ahhh .... go and hug him! This is so touchingly beautiful. And it reminds me of some Pine trees which fell under the heavy burden of wet snow in my street (they have short roots and are not used to snow of course!) Indeed I heard them moan ... it was heartwrenching!
Margherita

passing shadows
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displaced

15 posted 2003-03-19 12:45 PM

very sad but very beautiful

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

16 posted 2003-03-19 12:52 PM

I appreciate the figurative and literal aspects of this beautifully written poem...

Love & Light,
EA

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

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USA

17 posted 2003-03-19 06:19 PM

nice write

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

18 posted 2003-03-21 02:39 PM

Thanks to each of you. I haven't been at the board much this week, as I've worked 86 hours since Sunday night due to a blizzard here in Denver.
Thank you so much for taking time to read and reply.

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