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Corinne
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since 1999-10-28

Posts 5167
state of confusion

0 posted 2002-10-29 10:10 PM

Conversation with a Tree

I sit beneath the Crepe Myrtle,
her orange-yellow snowdrift
falling around me,
inscribed leaflets
narrating her stories.

I catch a few, spread them out
and look for differences,
but each reads the same,
recounting hardships of the year.

She says it didn’t rain enough;
I realize I didn’t bother
to water her this summer.

I’ve been remiss
in a lot of things this year,
I reply,
and I’m as root bound
as she.

Her limbs point upward
to the oak hovering above her -
there wasn’t enough sunlight
to make her flowers grow.

I respond with tears
and let her know
I feel as barren.

The oak tree grins down
and spits acorns at us.

© 2002 Corinne Bailey

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

1 posted 2002-10-29 10:19 PM

Corinne, what a beautiful yet sad write.
Wonderful thoughts of longing and things not accomplished.
~Hugs sweet poetess~

~ Time has cast a spell on you
So you won't ever forget me ~

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2002-10-29 11:01 PM

(big hugggsssssss) Oh Corinne, my heart goes out to you, sweet friend, you are in my thoughts as I understand this sorrow and the ridicule that it can give! (sigh) This is touching, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Corinne, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

Corinne
Member Ascendant

since 1999-10-28

Posts 5167
state of confusion

3 posted 2002-10-30 11:01 AM

Thanks Enchantress and Noah!

Cor

brian madden
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since 2000-05-06

Posts 4374
ireland

4 posted 2002-10-30 06:54 PM

sit beneath the Crepe Myrtle,
her orange-yellow snowdrift
falling around me,
inscribed leaflets
narrating her stories.

I catch a few, spread them out
and look for differences,
but each reads the same,
recounting hardships of the year.

Corinne, a simple scene rendered with much emotion, a beautiful and delicate write.

The ladders of life that we scale merrily Move mysteriously around So that when you think you're climbing up, man In fact you're climbing down-Nick ca

reluctantlyme
Junior Member

since 2002-10-28

Posts 34

5 posted 2002-10-30 07:28 PM

Darn oaks. Enjoyed the eavesdrop.

No matter how good looking she is... someone, somewhere is glad she's gone.
---Davey's helmet

Denise

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

6 posted 2002-10-30 09:26 PM

Excellent expression, Corinne! Can I borrow your mind for a bit?!

caterina
Member

since 2002-07-25

Posts 188
Canada

7 posted 2002-10-30 09:35 PM

Hi Corinne, I've never heard of a Crepe Myrtle tree but it does sound lovely-- I have a book on trees so I think I'll look it up.

Your poem was lovely, I enjoyed very much.

caterina

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

8 posted 2002-10-30 09:36 PM

"The oak grins down and spits acorns at us"

I know what you mean! I love cherries and they're full of pits!

This was a great poem with sad undertones. Maybe you could make amends by hugging the tree. It will be good for both your spirits.

EA

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

9 posted 2002-10-30 09:56 PM

Corinne

Nature has so many similarities to some of the struggles we humans have...I fine lessons in the garden often. I enjoyed this very much!

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

10 posted 2002-12-26 02:26 AM

I LOVE this one! Great write!

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