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LIFESPAN OF TREE'S

The crow has landed, leaving indentations at the corner of eyes.
Pecking at the grey worms that protrude from our skull, which is
Lightly salted to balance wisdom with the sands of time...
Grand from what we've beget.
The trees have grown and produced fruit.
Great comes, when those seeds are in season.
Great Great, is when
Leaves refuse to grow, the sap has dried,
The roots doesn't ingest water,
Withering into overlooking the forest we've left behind,
And the nest as the birds sing...

A new tree
A new nest
A new song
All rise with a new day
As the Sun shines through our bare branches
Information is transferred through roots
Teaching the seedling how to stand tall in a storm
How to lean against the Sun to catch a mirrored image of self
And to be patient with life, for it will provide shade


Scribe ML

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  1. Date: 4/19/2013 4:33:00 PM

    Ooh I read this twice. I love poems about trees and the lessons we can draw from them. Pure poetry in this fantastic write. SuZ

  1. Date: 3/29/2013 6:23:00 PM

    To answer your question concerning: 23C, there are different ways to be a "23 baby"(one obvious way is to be born on the 23rd of a month, such as yourself). I wasn't born on the 23rd, so I am a 23 baby in a different way(long story). Wot I have found is, when all is said and done, the different kinds of 23 babies are equal....I have yet to meet a 23 baby who doesn't think outside of the box and offer alternate viewpoints to the norm. This seems to be one of the core characteristics of 23 babies.

    ML Avatar SCRIBE ML Date: 3/29/2013 8:47:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    You're right about thinking outside the box, normal things bore the hell out of me...The timestamp is crazy!
    Aechtner Avatar Chris D. Aechtner Date: 3/29/2013 6:25:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Look at the time-stamp for this comment lol! Btw - It's cool that you went the extra step on my post by adding the numbers together.
  1. Date: 3/27/2013 9:37:00 PM

    This poem inspires for some reason it makes me look forward to the future.

  1. Date: 3/25/2013 11:47:00 AM

    Just re-reading this one and leaving another comment to tell you thank you for your kind words on my most recent poem. :)

  1. Date: 3/22/2013 8:43:00 AM

    Its a work of poetry in itself Very few poets can reach down deep and write from a place non ever see.. You may friend and the comment below says are a True Poet... proud to read and know you.. Michael

    ML Avatar SCRIBE ML Date: 3/22/2013 7:50:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    That moves me beyond words! Thank you!
    Falotico Avatar Michael J. Falotico Date: 3/22/2013 8:43:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    non poets ever see...
  1. Date: 3/21/2013 6:34:00 PM

    Hello Scribe, i like the imagery and the new song to be sang. Everyday is a new day with me, I just wish I had the right shade to go with the sun when it's drying up my roots... Life is beautiful, and every limb we break off will always span into another one... always~ Linda

    ML Avatar SCRIBE ML Date: 3/21/2013 7:40:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I like this comment : )...you're Grand from what you've beget, so those roots are still ingesting water. We're at the point of teaching those trees how to lean against the Sun! Thanks PD!
  1. Date: 3/15/2013 5:49:00 PM

    Sweepingly sightful my dear Scribe, Wow!!!!!!

    ML Avatar SCRIBE ML Date: 3/21/2013 7:35:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks fam!
  1. Date: 3/14/2013 3:06:00 AM

    Your a true poet, Sandyivy

    ML Avatar SCRIBE ML Date: 3/14/2013 1:35:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks! That's huge.
  1. Date: 3/12/2013 4:08:00 PM

    Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ML Avatar SCRIBE ML Date: 3/14/2013 1:36:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks
  1. Date: 3/10/2013 7:09:00 PM

    Wow.....very deep...insightful....food jog..Donna

    ML Avatar SCRIBE ML Date: 3/14/2013 1:36:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks
  1. Date: 3/9/2013 10:48:00 AM

    Wow! This is a masterpiece indeed! Very well done. Patience is a virtue ;) hugs!

    ML Avatar SCRIBE ML Date: 3/14/2013 1:37:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, it is appreciated!
  1. Date: 3/8/2013 11:39:00 PM

    An excellent write and a masterpiece my dear friend, Scribe! I like it so much! It's a poem that inspires us in life! Thank you so much for sharing this gem of yours. It'll go to my fav. if you don't mind. By the way, my belated thanks for stopping by on my work! More power and blessings to to you always! love/hugs, Leonora

    ML Avatar SCRIBE ML Date: 3/9/2013 12:26:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Leonora....it'll be a pleasure and a honor to be remembered as a fave! That's touching!
  1. Date: 3/8/2013 6:12:00 PM

    You've painted a brilliant, grotesque picture. Love this poem.. Always, Laura

    ML Avatar SCRIBE ML Date: 3/9/2013 12:27:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks talented writer!
  1. Date: 3/8/2013 3:39:00 PM

    Justin said it well....even his comments can be like little poems on their own. I really enjoy the theme a lot(see Justin's comment for reference lol). The imagery in this poem is great....almost a bit 'softer'(in a good way)than some of your usual, yet you maintain the "Scribe-masculinity"--your unique poetic fingerprint.

    ML Avatar SCRIBE ML Date: 3/8/2013 4:06:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Chris....I know other great poets as yourself and Justin will continue to burn, so I must partake! Trying to approach the art this year with better content, better wordplay, and a stronger conviction while maintaining simplicity; before I dare to record!
  1. Date: 3/8/2013 1:54:00 PM

    I spend alot of time outside, esp. commuting and trees are objects of great spirit and beauty, so this poem in conjunction with the wise metaphor is very meaningful for me Scribe - this is valuable literature - J.A.B. %

    ML Avatar SCRIBE ML Date: 3/8/2013 2:14:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Gave*
    ML Avatar SCRIBE ML Date: 3/8/2013 2:13:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Damn...you just blew me away Justin. You have me something to hold onto! Thanks writer!
  1. Date: 3/8/2013 11:08:00 AM

    I've been on a week's holiday in Turkey, there is the internet very bad - has not been reading much poetry. - (But when I have vacation I would do other things) - Today I read your poem Marlon, and it is lovely "patient". - Luck in contest !!!! - Have a restful weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

    ML Avatar SCRIBE ML Date: 3/8/2013 2:11:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Anne, you are appreciated!