FORGIVING TREE

 

On a hill side

far far away

on the upward downside

of a remembered

pathway to the forgiving tree

I stared

at this side of heaven

How beautiful

this truly is

In each one of us

was put

a piece of heaven

To share 

with everyone

As the tree

stood tall and strong

with ageless beauty

Wrapped in the mysteries

of time

I layed my unwanted

load beneath

its branches.

      copyrighted 1999 by RW Erskine

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love pieces on trees. Always have. They're such an intricate part of our landscapes and our lives. I remember the stoic oaks that lined the street where I grew up as a child. Beautiful writing always conjures up roots within ourselves. Much enjoyed this!

[RW Erskine]

thank you Kelly
I have done some paintings of trees, as well the cover of my poetry book has an interesting tree .

[barleygirl]

I really love this. The title drew me in & I fell in love with the originality you used thru-out, describing vivid details in relatable terms, but unlike anyone else typically addresses such ideas! I love the way you celebrate the tree (I love trees) as a giver of strength & peace (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[RW Erskine]

thank you Margie,
as I love trees as well
((hugs)) back at you my friend

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing poetry. I love nature. You create good place and good vision. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[RW Erskine]

thank you Coyote

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[sette]

if only a tree can be compared to a person who can easily forgive the hurt the other person inflicted and learn to forget in the process wouldn't this be a better place to live in?

[RW Erskine]

its not about forgiving the other person, its about forgiving yourself.

[sette]

yes before you forgive others forgive yourself first

[RW Erskine]

you got it,
it all begins with you

[sette]

yup it is thanks a lot my friend