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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2002-09-26 12:22 PM

across the street
stands a tree
it’s been there many years now
one side living, limbs filled with leafy branches
the other side dead, barren of leaves

today
two crows
sat upon the barren branches
debating the fate of the world
clinging to lifeless limbs
cawing their distaste
of the state
of their environment

black crows
ravens in appearance
symbols of death
clamored their feelings
for all to hear
claiming a notoriety
of darkness, evil

could they be as senator
and leader
prevaricating or unmasking
the truth of their aims

their claims
for action, attack,
or for taking it all back
and going home
carrying wisdom
in their pockets
or brains

who might win
the debate of our fate
as the world
attempts to crumble
around like a pillar of salt
battling a storm in its greatest fury

©September 26, 2002

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

1 posted 2002-09-26 12:43 PM

A very clever and effective use of metaphor and important food for thought.---and yes, indeed,..."Who might win the debate of our fate"...It's so scary!

~ smiles to you for this write ~

Linda

bsquirrel

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-01-03

Posts 7855

2 posted 2002-09-26 03:34 PM

VAS,
I like the probing questions this leaves.
I also like that it reminds me of wranx's
Twa Corbies.

C'mon, baby, c'mon darling,
Let me steal this moment from you now.
C'mon, angel, c'mon, c'mon, darling,
Let's exchange the experience.
-K.B.

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

3 posted 2002-09-26 10:35 PM

(big hugggssssss) Oh Virginia, it is so scary and eerie to me too, it seems when you feel you have let go of fate it always seems to be reminded again somehow like that! (sigh) This is hauntingly wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Virginia, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

4 posted 2002-09-26 10:55 PM

yes, I've seen trees like this one...very clear image placed in my mind and also a pondering

[This message has been edited by passing shadows (09-26-2002 10:57 PM).]

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