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A Century To Immortality

This wise old bulk twined and furled self mended throughout She shows me her bark churning scars inside out Sage sentry her silver green cascade caressing the blue I plop on her half felled limb to pick gum from my shoe Broken some storm ago during her long century stance Her arm does make a most perfect perch to romance and glance The old city hall by the falls where our two rivers meet She whispers to me it's her insurance this seat Long since the violent heave thrust back into earth I see She has curled again skyward to emerge gold a new tree 17.09.17 Composed for Kim Rodrigues "Personification Of Plant" Contest

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Susan Ashley

Date: 6/24/2019 8:48:00 PM

So wonderfully done, Mo, a great personification. Congratulations on your wonderful placement in the contest, my lovely. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan <3

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 6/25/2019 5:38:00 AM

Thank you dear, hugs xomo

Robert Lindley

Date: 11/21/2017 1:26:00 PM

I found the creativity , depth , message and heart of this poem to all be first class and flowing into a beautiful stream of Nature and life's gifts..If we but see and enjoy... Truly awesome and a new fav for me my friend..

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 11/22/2017 7:51:00 AM

Thank you so much Robert! An older and dear poem I reworked for this contest, I ought to go visit that tree soon :) much love! xomo

John Michaels

Date: 10/7/2017 5:41:00 AM

Interesting write, Maureen... the new emerging from the old is a powerful, metaphorical, image. Regards, John.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 10/7/2017 7:47:00 AM

Thank you John :)

Ram R. V.

Date: 9/25/2017 10:09:00 PM

Nice poem, Maureen. I did enjoy the imagery. This phrase, ... some storm ago...puts me in mind of e. e. cummings. Healthy influence, I would say. By the way, Maureen, I too have an entry for the contest: "Oh, beautiful Rose." Please read it when you are free and get back to me. Okay?

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/26/2017 7:38:00 AM

What a wonderful thing to say! Thank you Ram. Have a lovely day! Bless xomo

John Fleming

Date: 9/24/2017 6:55:00 AM

Really quite engaging, Maureen...I find it all rather comforting! My best regards - Cheers! :) john P.s Love the line: "The old city hall by the falls where our two rivers meet".

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/24/2017 8:11:00 AM

Wonderful thing to say, thank you kindly John, I am warmed. Lovely day to you! xomo :)

David Smith

Date: 9/22/2017 12:06:00 AM

Nice. A glimpse into how nature is constantly Re-shaping itself. I remember as a kid we made a cabin out of willow trees. It Reverted back to nature. Regards David in NZ

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/22/2017 9:04:00 AM

That sounds positively wonderful! Thank you for your lovely visit :) xomo!

Charlie Smith

Date: 9/20/2017 7:43:00 AM

Great personification Maureen, just natures way of reaching to shake God's hand...

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/20/2017 7:51:00 AM

I like that image. Thank you Charlie xomo!

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 9/19/2017 7:21:00 PM

Love this poem, Maureen! The theme of rebirth always give me good vibrations. Such a fine pastoral write. Peaceful pen stroke poetry. Love and smiles.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/20/2017 7:38:00 AM

Pastoral peaceful pen stroke poetry, Freddie, your praises touch me deeply, humbled to tears before my coffee dear poet, thank you truly, bless you deeply xomo

Ralph Sergi

Date: 9/19/2017 5:46:00 PM

Beautiful poem, Maureen! it reads like a tribute to a monolith, not a tree. My deepest compliments!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/20/2017 7:33:00 AM

Thank you so much Ralph :) honoured xomo!

James Swartz

Date: 9/19/2017 4:58:00 PM

Very well done Maureen. You made me think of that tree as an old friend. I really enjoy this poem.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/20/2017 7:32:00 AM

Thank you James, I love that read :) truth is I sorta do xomo

Jan Allison

Date: 9/19/2017 1:28:00 PM

Such lovely personification Maureen and I see from other comments its a rework of an older poem I'm so glad you breathed new life into it:-) hugs jan xx

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/19/2017 2:01:00 PM

Thank you Jan :) she's such a fantastic old tree, happy to do her justice. I'm sure there are some other poems or songs to/about her are out there, probably photos too.

Pipping Stars

Date: 9/19/2017 9:41:00 AM

i don't get this one ... ... read pretty cool though ...

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/19/2017 11:43:00 AM

'probably been had more than gotten, speaking for myself.

Silent One

Date: 9/19/2017 3:35:00 AM

Great personification...

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/19/2017 6:25:00 AM

Thank you Silent One :) lovely day to you! xomo

Chuck Melugin

Date: 9/18/2017 12:07:00 PM

Dear Maureen...Perpetually perfect. Exceptional originality! An honor to read, My best to you, chuck

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/18/2017 3:06:00 PM

The honour is mine :) thank you Chuck xomo!

Roy Pett

Date: 9/18/2017 10:13:00 AM

An amazing personification, a joy to read Maureen, love the line- her silver cascade caresses the blue. Really beautiful piece.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/18/2017 3:08:00 PM

Thank you so much Roy :) xomo!

Hannah Borke

Date: 9/18/2017 9:33:00 AM

Wonderful poem with lots of originality.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/18/2017 3:08:00 PM

Thank You Hannah :) xomo!

Becca Teagan

Date: 9/18/2017 8:20:00 AM

Wow, this is awesome! Enjoyed this, Maureen.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/18/2017 8:36:00 AM

Thanks so much Becca :) lovely day to you! xomo!

Michael Vacek

Date: 9/17/2017 11:37:00 PM

Sometimes, one just needs to pause long enough to recognize beauty. Thank God for gum...very nice write Maureen.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/18/2017 7:30:00 AM

Amen to that! I am a stop and smell the roses kinda person tis true, with or without gum on my shoe ;) referencing my own bubblegum poem in this rewrite. I believe beauty needs an audience and I am always obliging, thank you Michael :) xomo!

Tim Smith

Date: 9/17/2017 8:09:00 PM

Wow Mo a great personification...one of my favorite poetic devices

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/18/2017 7:20:00 AM

Thank you Tim :)

Mike Hauser

Date: 9/17/2017 7:49:00 PM

Really enjoyed this one

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/18/2017 7:16:00 AM

Thank you, this smile is on you :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/17/2017 6:15:00 PM

wow, is this for that plant contest? I too have a tree poem I will be posting. This is awesome!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/18/2017 7:14:00 AM

Tis! I reworked a precious old poem I actually had posted but deleted in a fit of insecurity when nobody commented. I'm elated by the response now :) Will look for yours. Cheers lovely xomo!

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 9/17/2017 6:04:00 PM

Words can certainly paint - as you have done - and made us re-live some of our "old trees."

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/18/2017 7:09:00 AM

Such a wonderful compliment! I hope so :) There are a couple trees in my memory tucked deep inside my heart. Maybe I'm not the only one who has wept for a tree ;) xomo

Russell Sivey

Date: 9/17/2017 5:30:00 PM

Oh, this is so lovely, Mo, such a beauty to behold! I surely loved reading this energetic poem this evening! What a harmonious piece, Great Work!!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/18/2017 7:07:00 AM

Thank you so much Russel! Glad to see you back dear poet, the cheer you spread in unsurpassable :) xomo!

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 9/17/2017 3:58:00 PM

Oh Maureen I love your magnificent eye! Spying out the wee loving things of life and translating them for us. She has hope that dear old tree.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/18/2017 7:05:00 AM

Thank you Patricia, your generous comments warm me always. She is a magnificent old tree :) xomo!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/17/2017 3:26:00 PM

Lovely imagery--lovely ending--emerging gold, a new tree--rhymes work well--well done. Maureen!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/18/2017 7:02:00 AM

Thank Vijay :)