A Weeping Willow

Theres a tree I know,
Its just around the block.

It stands the test of time,
Just like a ticking clock.

When I pass by this tree,
I have to make a stop.

Of profound beauty, & grace,
So unique, just cant get enough.

Looking at this tree, 
I see the sorrow it displays.

How its leaves, carry a burden
Of what human emotions convey.

Sadness, confusion, turmoil.
Each leaf has a name.

Calling anyone, who can hear it.
To leave there hurt & pain.

Its roots channel, each feeling and
Transplant it to each branch

It grows, long, slender & silvery
Almost, falling to the ground.

Outpouring love & compassion
Knowing, each one of us still has a chance.

To change our conditions, nurture & remain.
Be still in our actions,  Replemish & start again.

Just like the weeping willow flourishes
In the harshest of times, so does
Our stregnth endure, till the end of time.

Posted 6/19/13
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Posey Avatar
July 4, 2013 at 7:23 PM
Cherie, this is a great entry. And it shows that life can be like a weeping willow. ... Sad, at times, yet so inspiring... Congrats...Jake
Thomas Avatar
July 4, 2013 at 9:24 PM
Thanks so much jake for your kind words,,, appreciate your lovely comment...thankyou cheriex
A  Avatar
July 1, 2013 at 10:10 PM
CHERIE, this is a nice winning poem in PD's contest. <3 SKAT <3
Thomas Avatar
July 4, 2013 at 9:17 PM
Hi skat...thanks for your lovely comment,,, enjoyed pd contest. Many thanks again....cheriex
A   Avatar
June 26, 2013 at 4:31 PM
Hi Cherie, CONGRATULATIONS~ and thank you for having patients and enjoying my contest... sorry I took a week in posting the winners. I had much fun in closing my Encouragement / Inspiration contest. many poems helped touch the moment. take care and have yourself a lovely day.... LINDA
Thomas Avatar
July 4, 2013 at 9:15 PM
Hi linda,,,, thats ok and thanks so much enjoyed entering this contest, thankyou very much onelove....cheriex
Thomas Avatar
June 12, 2013 at 7:07 PM
Hi ink,,,, I love nature so much!!! It, speaks to us we just have to wake up and listen...your comments are so refreshing!!! Thankyou:0)
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June 11, 2013 at 10:16 PM
Very inspirational. ...love how you used the tree in expressing "life".
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