A Tree

I planted a tree So tall and strong it has grown Branches reaching out It protects me from the Sun But the rain falls through the leaves

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Joanna Feltham

Date: 6/11/2021 2:44:00 PM

I really enjoyed your poem. It caught my imagination. :-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/4/2011 4:44:00 PM

So simple and yet saying something profound. Good one!

James Fraser

Date: 11/21/2010 10:35:00 AM

A feeling of being sheltered, but not entirely. Terrific Tanka Sharon >> James :)

Jancarl Campi

Date: 11/17/2010 3:40:00 AM

This is a beautiful poem. Even in the strong there is a bit of weakness. Also thanks for reading and commenting on my work.

Nina Hernandez

Date: 11/17/2010 12:30:00 AM

A short but powerful message - No matter how strong we think we are and how secure our lives may be, there will always be those rainy days that leave us vulnerable. Wonderful poem. Also, thank you for taking the time to read and comment on mine.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/16/2010 9:50:00 PM

I really love this one, you could plant a tree "start on your own life", but you can't protect it from nature taking coarse, enjoyed,..p.d.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/16/2010 7:07:00 PM

There is only so much protection we can get from anything, including trees, Sharon. Pain has a way of seeping through. Very poignant poem! Love, Carolyn

Wilma Neels

Date: 11/16/2010 6:11:00 PM

I loved Dr. Ram's comment ;) This is a brilliant Tanka with awesome images Sharon. About my "your smile - our last goodbye" write it was not my granny I was writing about it was one of my best friends who passed away on my birthday... That was his nickname ;) thank you for your comments always ~ love Wilma

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 11/16/2010 3:59:00 PM

Lovely visual Sharon.. impressive and expressive Tanka .. enjoyed .. be blessed this happy day luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 11/16/2010 3:45:00 PM

One cannot ride the two horses, Sharon. To enjoy something you have to give up something