Would I Be A Tree

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Thu, 08 Dec 2022
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Would I be a tree under

December moon that's

Delicately illuminating

Night, casting shadows

As clouds from north

Float on by until they

Wear themselves out;

 

Naked limbs so young

Patrolling all that spills

For miles, while roots

Snake beneath cold

Earth.

 

Capturing impressions

Never fathomed; for

Standing here stoical

Through many seasons,

Being tickled by insects;

Feeling icy breeze upon

My bark.

 

It's not madness to get

Messages extending;

Streaming down banks,

Sometimes vibrating...

Pulses touching nerves;

Telling me of others like

Myself in woodland

Hollows.

 

Pixabay free image.

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

This is some lovely imaginations! Especially like the 'tickling by insects', connecting the dreamy imaginations with very down-to-earth feelings! It reminded my of the fungal 'wood-wide-web' (WWW!) that seems to connect the trees of the wood, but I don't suppose all interact with it symbiotically. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

I'm so glad you liked this poem, I wasn't sure if readers would understand, or find it a bit mad. But I do so love trees and enjoyed writing this one.

Thank you for reading and letting me know your thoughts.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by marandina on

"Telling me of others like

Myself in woodland

Hollows."

 

So visual and evocative. Beautiful, Jenny. Paul :)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Paul,

it's great to hear from you. I've been watching the moon these last few nights, it's really bright and lights up the garden, illuminating the trees, which is what influenced this poem. Then I got thinking of the trees in the woods and how they must feel. 

I never thought for one moment anyone would get this poem, so it was great to hear from you.

Thank you so much for reading and I always appreciate your comments.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It was a lovely surprise to see the cherries Editors.

Thank you so much.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Wonderful Jenny - from one tree lover to another

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

From one tree lover to another...where would we be without them. wink

Glad you liked this poem insert, and I so appreciate you letting me know.

Thank you.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi,

You'll be telling me you are dendro erotic next, Jenny, for that is the love of trees.

Enjoyed.

hilary   smiley 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Hilary, 

Wow! I've never heard of a dendro erotic before, but I do have a passion for trees which leads me to tree hugging.smiley My favourite being the oak which is also my star sign tree. 

Thank you for introducing these two words to me, you learn something new everyday. wink

I'm glad you enjoyed and thank you again for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by celticman on

I'm not sure I'd be a tree, Jenny. I'd be too hollow. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Ha! Ha! laugh Jack, I'm sure you'd make a fine oak tree, with strong limbs. You seem to me like a determined person, so you'd probably live to a right old age. 

But enough of this malarkey. I'm happy you read and thank you for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley