A Tree
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Author's Notes: "A Tree," is a collaborated narrative poem that I originally wrote with my wife Ingrid on February 15, 2015 for later inclusion in my new book. We both really liked this particular write. The theme of the poem is about "A Tree," but as the theme is built out the overall meaning goes beyond the actual "Tree," itself -- and touches on concomitant sub-themes to include: simplicity and beauty, complexity, Mother Nature, worldwide environment, creation, the Universe, and the divine power of God. (Gary Bateman and Ingrid Krukenberg-Bateman, May 12, 2015) (Narrative)
Categories: creation, god, imagery, journey, magic, metaphor, and wisdom.
A Tree
I’m a tree lining a country road
Along with hundreds of other
Trees in the direction of a verdant
Forest—full of scenic wonder and
Teaming with life.
All of us stand tall and firm with
Such majestic beauty and geometric
Symmetry and precision which is
Evident from the angles and curves
Of each tree and the fact we all
Practically line up in a straight line.
The simplicity and beauty we display
To the human eye disguises the actual
Complexity beneath the surface of our
Existence which could even be likened
To some form of a thought-provoking
Algebraic equation.
We all represent the wizardry of Mother
Nature and the divine thought of God and
Have been an integral part of this Earth
Far longer than Mankind—and do we have
Some stories that we could share with you!
As a tree I’m nurtured daily by our Earth,
But as I take, I also give back and help to
Bring balance to Earth’s daily Carbon
Dioxide output in the greater scheme of
The worldwide environment.
And so, as a Tree, my life and function
As a living organism and an entity here
On Earth is a testament to the wonder of
Creation, and both the marvel and mystery
Of the Universe, and the omnipotence and
Divine power of God.
Gary Bateman and Ingrid Krukenberg-Bateman
– A Collaborated Poem, Copyright © All Rights Reserved
(May 12, 2015) (Narrative)
*Originally written on February 15, 2015 for my new book.
Copyright © Gary Bateman | Year Posted 2015
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