Tree Breaths

Tree Breaths

Did you hear the tale of the tree stump that felt defeated?

A soul depleted and so it trickled, slowly dwindled,

Sun dried leaves that escaped and blew through open windows.

Once towered and tarried through turbulence amidst drought and rain.

Weathered. Cut - Reduced to a level of mankind.

Seemingly paradoxical as the tree breathes life into and under the sky.

Nourishment as tin cans of beans, once thriving for nature’s families.

You see, the stump’s roots would remain vigilant, adverse to doubt and machines.

And occurred the day, a dove and hummingbird flew down and came,

Assured the stump was clinched in Heaven’s arms.

Against surrounding destruction,

Of something of magnitude of crowns and the Aurora Borealis,

It sprouted,

From close to nothing, a beacon of light.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

WOW! WOW! And WOW! This is amazing & unexpected & powerful! I love the way you flirt around the perimeter of how trees are central to our need for oxygen, adding a background theme to this ongoing metaphor/comparison for how humans and trees can both be battered by life in similar ways. The finishing notes of survival are written so lyrically, as to feel like a celebration of all earth's beings that work together to stave off our foolish destructive tendencies! This is very unique & mind-blowing as an open-ended message to provoke the reader's own take on things (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Ty]

Wow you've absolutely hit the nail on the head! We are truly on this planet as one, all actions reverberate, whether it be negatively or positively. So kind of a review, can't thank you enough!

[Jes' Pi]

Hello, Ty!

Fortunately, my review will be short because I don't have many things to say. I felt overjoyed to read your poem for the reason that I didn't have the occasion to read a real spirited poem these weeks. Repeating other people's words, I like the way you contoured this beautiful picture of nature. The way you mixed the figures of speech and the artistic images is marvelous.
I have only one mistake to "evaporate". It is about "sun dried". Consider adding a hyphen, as it will result "sun-dried".
Excepting that minuscule mistake, your work is fabulous!

That's all I had to comment!
Keep writing! Good luck!

[Ty]

Contoured; I hadn't thought of it as such, poetic in it's own right. Much appreciated.

[Jes' Pi]

My pleasure.

[Coyote Poetry]

A amazing poem. I love nature and I liked how you describe the forest and the sky. Thank you Ty for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Ty]

Many thanks Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[Najam Us Saher]

Very creative thoughts and beautifully written poem.

[Ty]

Couldn't be more thankful Najam.

[Najam Us Saher]

You are most welcome.

[Alfred Kukitz]

There is a wonderful energy in your writing. The narrative simply astounds the reader at each and every turn. I just wish Ty I could see you here more often.

Regards,Al

[Ty]

Many thanks Alfred. Your words carry great weight, please continue to drop in. I'll move in an effort of present.

[R.E. Ray]

For me, an ideal poem to illustrate how we refine ourselves throughout life, usually after some traumatic event, suffering, or just age. And, after a bit of reflection, self-discovery, and encouragement, we blossom again, often in different form. Great, vivid imagery, and a perfect photo for this poem. Nice piece!

[Ty]

Many thanks Robert. A reflective piece yet hosts broader meaning. Something to apply to all.

[emipoemi]

........I have no words.....my voice is in my awe!! Well done!!

[Ty]

As now I'm at a loss for words. But seriously, thank you. Much appreciated.