Tree Speaks

Gold cherry

By D Marie

Sun, 27 Jan 2019
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19 comments
 

Don't leave, 

you are not ready yet,

and,

I like how you seek

my solid support.

 

That's it, sit against me,

slow your fretting self.

The answer to your problem

is crowded by your thoughts.

 

Be patient, as I am -

it's how I grew this strong.

What I lack in immediacy

I make up for

with time.

Certificate U
Poem
Nature

Comments

Submitted by airyfairy on

Was this poem inspired by that very lovely image?  It fits in with it so well.

Just a practical point - you have credited the picture to the blog but I'm wondering if, as the blog marks everything as copyrighted, you have specific permission to use this image?  I couldn't see a creative commons licence on the blog but you may have sorted that, or the image may appear under a creative commons licence elsewhere.  Sorry to be fussy, but we have to be careful we don't infringe anyone's copyright and end up being sued!  

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Wonderful piece of nature in this poem. I'm a tree hugger, especially when I'm out in the forest, so could immediately identify with this beauty.

Thank you for sharing.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by D Marie on

It's good for you isn't it Jenny.
Thanks, fellow tree hugger x

 

Submitted by Nolan on

There is a part in "Lord of the Rings" where an ancient forest's trees are alive in the sense they can walk too and speak. The trees are infinitely wise and incredibly strong. Tolkien must have been unbelievably brilliant. Named something like middle earth there is a whole world and it's history he created. I think he must have been a bit mad also.

I enjoyed his story though a bit of a marathon read.

Nolan &&

 

Submitted by D Marie on

I've seen the films Nolan, don't think I could manage the book. Amazing imagination.

 

Submitted by D Marie on

Will remove image as I don't want you getting in trouble.

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

Thank you - that's really understanding of you.  I hope you can find an equivalent on one of the Creative Commons sites.

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Is this the image you replaced the original with? It's wonderful! As is the poem - says so much in so few words

 

Submitted by D Marie on

Hello Insert. Yes. Its my own, maybe should have used it in the first place!

And thank you.

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

A beautiful piece of nature writing that suggests new ways of thinking about strength.  This is our lovely Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day.  Please do share/retweet if you enjoy it too.

Submitted by D Marie on

Wow!
I owe one to the trees.
Thank you! Really chuffed.

Found out today that the poem is going to be published in a nature book for The Curlew (www.the-curlew.com)
They are asking for submissions if anyone is interested!

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

Many congratulations on the publication.  It really is a splendid piece.  I assume we're all right to keep it on this site, we won't be contravening any contract you have with them over publication?

No, I don't spend my whole life fussing about photo copyrights and publishing rights - just want to make sure everything works as it should for everyone!

Submitted by airyfairy on

Would you mind popping that link and a brief bit about The Curlew on the forums?  More people will see it there and it might be a great opportunity for some of our nature writers.  Thank you!

Submitted by D Marie on

Course, no probs.

 

Submitted by D Marie on

I'm not sure although it's accepts previously published work so might be fine.

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

Should be OK then.  I'll shut up now smiley

Submitted by D Marie on

I understand where you're coming from airyfairy.

 

Submitted by celticman on

great voice and sentiments. treason-able. 

 

Submitted by D Marie on

Thanks celticman..
Also, what do you mean by treason-able?