Water tree

Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. Abraham Lincoln

Whisper with the wind

rustle against my branches

the leave caressed

vibrates and is singing further

in my nerves.

 

Echo’s of the rain

flow out

reverberate

in babbling brooks

where I shoreless

refresh my roots.

 

I mirror myself

in the puddles

of your peaceful being

quiet and full of life.

 

© Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere

Reviews

[willweb]

Extremely soothing are your words today Rudi. There is a certain peace that flows from the poem. Very nice.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you Will, I'm glad you liked it. I think all my nature poems are a bit like that. I also find peace being outside in nature, strolling around in the forest or just sitting and watching. :) Rudi

[Stonz P.]

This is such a calming peace; your opinion of nature is very pleasing to read and also the imagery is just wonderful.. Thank you for sharing :)

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you Stonz P, for taking time to read my poem. Glad you liked it. :) Rudi

[Hutch]

excellent Rudi! I really enjoy your writings of nature

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Beautiful lady, isn't she, my girlfriend Nature. Glad you liked it. :)

Rudi

[Hutch]

Rudi you have a gift with words. Thats an incredible poem! The picture is beautiful too! i love Abe's famous words so much...what a combo!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you again, Hutch, I do my best and I'm so glad you liked it. :)
Rudi

[Eleanor]

Ah, I love the way you put up nature's beauty in your poems.
Its always delightful to read them. Few words and yet you make the reader feel refreshed.
Nicely penned :)

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

I've said it already, I think, I love this beautiful lade that's called 'Nature'. Thank you for your kind comments. :)

Rudi

[Delmar Cooper]

Thanks for sharing this. I liked it very much. The placid feeling of being one with nature is soothing.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank your Delmar, glad you liked it and you took time to read my writing. :)

Rudi

[Sanjh]

It's really beautiful Rudy. The last verse is just wonderful...:)

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Thank you, thank you. Have a good day. :)
Rudi