Trees

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Tue, 07 Dec 2021
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11 comments
 

Gnarled roots extending, gripping,
stabilising the soil
branches lifting,
spreading leaves to shade and shelter,
exchange gases, refreshing the atmosphere,
manufacture food for growing roots and branches,
and producing fruit abundant for ourselves and winter fauna:
strong trees, stability and length of life,
standing against the storm;
symbolic of a Protector trustworthy, friendly and powerful

but
can they speak?

– only to say
‘Do not worship me, I’m just a symbol –
worship my Designer,
it is he is truly strong, reliable and kind!’’

[IP: choose a tree and see where it takes you]

 

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Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Some wonderful descriptions of trees in this poem Rhiannon. I loved the lines:-.

Gnarled roots extending, gripping,

stabilising the soil,

spreading leaves to shade and shelter,

refreshing the atmosphere,

It's amazing how much of the toxins in the atmosphere trees will consume, helping not only us, but our planet too.

You express your feelings with awareness and appreciation.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. I love seeing the shape of roots stretching out when they are a bit exposed, and the shape of the branches stretching up which we see so much clearer in the winter. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Turlough on

Trees are the lungs of our planet and consequently very precious to us.

I really like the respect you show for them in your poem. It's what they deserve.

Turlough

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for the cherries. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Are the photos yours?  They are all such wonderful contrasts! Your poem is a great reminder of how busy trees are all the time, though they look so calm and magestic

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Yes, the photos are mine. I was glancing through files of photos, looking for one particular that would show what I was writing about, but I got tired to look through all and realised these that I had found comibined to show their grandeur! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Lovely poem Rhiannon.I liked your ending too.

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jean. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by hilary west on

I like trees a lot. I was particularly disturbed by storm Arwen and now I see the electric company has sent me a text saying look out for storm Barra.

Hilary frown

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

It has been very strong here But I should think some places have had it much stronger. I hope you have coped alright wherever you are. Rhiannon