A Tall Tall Tree

At the end of the forest
Stood a spruce tree so tall
From miles away it was seen by all

In the spring it’s bristles we’re green and bright
So shiny that some even glistened the nite

In the winter it’s tip was topped by snow
Dangling iceIcles made it appear,
from afar an elegant chandelier 

A wandering lumberjack ,
came across the tree
He shouted out loud, this tree is for me

His chainsaw had teeth made of cold iron
It sounded so loud it roared like a lion
Squirrels,chipmunks, raccoons and birds
There home now in danger 
By this funny looking stranger

In their  critter language they spoke together
Mr lumberjack began to laugh
He laughed and laughed he asked, is this a joke?
He shouted out loud this tree is for me
But it was no Joke nor was it a hoax

Within seconds, vines sprung down 
flying branches flew through the air
Prickly needles began to spear
Flooded by sap the chainsaws gears 

Mr lumberjack ran away
He never returned to the tall tall tree 
The tree shall be seen by many many eyes
It will glow in the dark and sparkle in the rain
And never again be taken in vain
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Noble Ayi Avatar
November 30, 2018 at 10:56 AM
Wow. Beautiful piece. Keep it up
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December 10, 2018 at 8:39 PM
Thank You
Gutmacher Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 6:37 PM
I loved the idea of the poem and the story. Nice job
Addino Avatar
December 10, 2018 at 8:39 PM
Thank You
Horsman Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 4:52 PM
The tree gets it's revenge, love it.
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December 10, 2018 at 8:55 PM
Thank You
Sands Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 1:20 PM
I love it. A great one Victoria! :)
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December 10, 2018 at 8:56 PM
Thank You
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