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A Hollowed Out Tree

Living inside the base of a hollowed out tree
  since childhood, my dreams have been formed

Living inside a space where the walls almost touched
  kept me hidden, protected, and warm

Living inside a place that no others could see
  beyond privacy, I became lost in myself

Living inside the base of a hollowed out tree
  —where boyhood memories and wishes still dwell

(Villanova Pennsylvania: February, 2016)

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Kevin Shaw

Date: 6/6/2018 1:53:00 PM

Hi Kurt, I had such a place, not a hollowed out tree, but just as comforting, Lovely resonance, enjoyed the read, regards, Kevin

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/6/2018 1:17:00 PM

Well written Kurt. I enjoyed this meaningful poem :)