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A Walk In the Woods

fallen, rotting tree
a short pause to sit and think
what was in this exact spot
one million years past?
my dog whines impatiently
as if he already knows...

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Kathleen Kroll

September 26, 2017 at 9:04 AM

I love this because it makes you think and imagine what could be. You see a kindred spirit.

Teddy Kimathi

August 29, 2017 at 7:07 AM

Beautiful, metaphorical suspense. Congrats Tim, for your WIN in the contest!! ;-)

Nette Onclaud

September 28, 2014 at 2:13 AM

very insightful and splendidly composed... i would have put this on the glory- slots.. cheers on your win.. huggs

Andrea Dietrich

September 27, 2014 at 9:48 PM

wow, Tim, I really like this one. I do not like seeing it on the bottom like this. My thoughts match Richard's. It is thought provoking and well written. congrats in the contest.

Richard Lamoureux

September 27, 2014 at 8:54 AM

Thought provoking, congratulations.

Maurice Yvonne

September 27, 2014 at 8:15 AM

Congratulations on your win.

Paul Callus

September 27, 2014 at 8:14 AM

Congrats on your win, Tim. Still trying to read your dog's mind!:) // paul

Paul Callus

September 27, 2014 at 3:17 PM

Good one, Tim...I asked for that!!

Tim Ryerson

September 27, 2014 at 2:35 PM

Funny stuff Paul!! No, I don't have to read his mind anymore, I taught him to speak...

Dr.Ram Mehta

September 27, 2014 at 6:14 AM

Thanks for the entry and support.Congrats on the win, Tim

Skat A

October 1, 2013 at 8:50 PM

Nice win Tim............. LUV.............. SKAT

Anne-Lise Andresen

September 30, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Contest Winners: In the Woods. Sponsored by: Caleb Smith. - Congratulations on your wonderful poem in this contest, Tim - Pleased to read your poem, well written! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Poet Destroyer A

September 30, 2013 at 12:07 PM

Thank you Tim, for the lovely early birthday wish... enjoyed your poem and win....Linda

Andrea Dietrich

April 17, 2010 at 10:55 AM

wow, this older one of yours farther back, it's really good, Tim. Yes, brothers and sisters are so special in our lives! LUv,andrea

Elaine George

December 3, 2009 at 12:30 AM

The mysteries the forest holds - simply enchanting. Great verse, Jim. Love, Lainie

Constance La France

November 28, 2009 at 9:24 PM

I love this, you captured a moment in time beautifully. I know such a tree, and when I walk in that place I always check on it, check how much more it has decayed, my friend and I named it Hairy, cause it has just a few sprouts at the top, I wonder how Hairy is doing..