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Purposes of the Tree

In a forest, a tree sits by itself and is quite gnarly
Bright light shines inside the grove, and on the tree with crooked branches
The purpose of the tree is misplaced, but the power is true

Russell Sivey

Entrant into Rick Parise's "Sijo" contest

12/27/2012

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Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 1/31/2013 4:44:00 PM

Russell congrats on your win. A great Sijo. Warm Smiles, Connie

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/29/2013 3:13:00 PM

Interesting winning work..Enjoyed reading today...Congrats..Sara

Olusegun Arowolo

Date: 1/27/2013 10:01:00 AM

Wonderful and splendid piece,Russel..Great write...Congrats on your superb win in this contest...

Len Gasun

Date: 1/27/2013 1:52:00 AM

I am so glad to read again this very beautiful piece of yours my dear friend, Russell! Congratulations on your awesome win! love/hugs, Leonora

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/26/2013 4:58:00 PM

Russell...Congratulations in Rick's awesome "SIJO" contest. take care~PD

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/26/2013 3:22:00 PM

Congratulations on top 10 finish. I enjoyed your poem Russell.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/26/2013 2:18:00 PM

Way to go, Russell. BIG congrats!

Skat A

Date: 1/3/2013 10:25:00 PM

Russell, I like the form. after reading your sijo. I think I got the for a bit right. good luck in the contest. (i will give my sis the message ) ~Luv*SKAT

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/29/2012 6:36:00 PM

Even those old gnarly trees have their own special place in the world, russell. nice sijo for the contest!

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 12/29/2012 5:35:00 PM

Russell this is a fabulous Sijo. Trees are so interesting to write, photograph and draw. Each one has their own characteristic form. Turning and twisting limbs. Good luck in the contest. It sounds like a win. You may like to read "Tales Trees Tells" poem. Warm Smiles, Connie

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/28/2012 4:20:00 PM

merry xmas xoxo pd

Len Gasun

Date: 12/28/2012 10:57:00 AM

A superbly beautiful Sijo poem you've penned my dear Russell! I extremely love it with it's philosophy. Such a great entry and I'm sure it'll win! All the best and good luck always! Advance happy New Year! love always, Leonora

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/28/2012 10:03:00 AM

an awesome and impressive Sijo for Rick .. much luck Russell luv .. had to stop by this sunny morn on my half hour regiment which is working well as your words invigorate me my friend ..