A Tree

I planted a tree
So tall and strong it has grown
Branches reaching out
It protects me from the Sun
But the rain falls through the leaves

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Jo Chamberlain

June 11, 2021 at 2:44 PM

I really enjoyed your poem. It caught my imagination. :-)

Andrea Dietrich

January 4, 2011 at 4:44 PM

So simple and yet saying something profound. Good one!

James Fraser

November 21, 2010 at 10:35 AM

A feeling of being sheltered, but not entirely. Terrific Tanka Sharon >> James :)

Jancarl Campi

November 17, 2010 at 3:40 AM

This is a beautiful poem. Even in the strong there is a bit of weakness. Also thanks for reading and commenting on my work.

Nina Hernandez

November 17, 2010 at 12:30 AM

A short but powerful message - No matter how strong we think we are and how secure our lives may be, there will always be those rainy days that leave us vulnerable. Wonderful poem. Also, thank you for taking the time to read and comment on mine.

Poet Destroyer A

November 16, 2010 at 9:50 PM

I really love this one, you could plant a tree "start on your own life", but you can't protect it from nature taking coarse, enjoyed,..p.d.

Carolyn Devonshire

November 16, 2010 at 7:07 PM

There is only so much protection we can get from anything, including trees, Sharon. Pain has a way of seeping through. Very poignant poem! Love, Carolyn

Wilma Neels

November 16, 2010 at 6:11 PM

I loved Dr. Ram's comment ;) This is a brilliant Tanka with awesome images Sharon. About my "your smile - our last goodbye" write it was not my granny I was writing about it was one of my best friends who passed away on my birthday... That was his nickname ;) thank you for your comments always ~ love Wilma