Mockingbird Stevenson Poet Free verse

Contemplation

I looked outside my window, 
just the other day
As I watched the old trees leaves,
they slowly fell away
As slowly one by one did fall
With no pain, no hurt at all
Just the whispers of the trees 
That still had all their leaves

What a lovely thing to see, if only I was that very tree.

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James Peranteau May 13, 2020 at 9:11 AM reading your write thus far, yep, i see you actually as those leaves (thus far) shaking, until your free....great lucidity dear poet! *winks , james

Susan Ashley October 16, 2018 at 4:18 PM If only we could shed our pain and problems like a tree sheds its leaves, Mockingbird.. a brilliant poem with deep and emotive introspection that truly moves me with its poignant beauty and imagery. Breathtaking poetry! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

David Waldrop June 9, 2018 at 3:43 AM Beautifully written. I am glad that you are not that tree because then this contemplation would not be. You have a beautiful heart that seeks out the piece that is hidden so that you can share it with all who cannot see. Thank you for this contemplation.

John Loving Iii June 3, 2018 at 1:30 PM I wondered what were they whispering?

Francis Osho December 2, 2015 at 7:42 PM nice Mockingbird Stevenson December 2, 2015 at 8:15 PM Cheers Francis!

Lindsay Laurie December 2, 2015 at 6:59 PM Hello Mockingbird... nicely portrayed and my feeling is that you contemplated on being strong amongst those needing help - perhaps I'm wrong - thank you Mockingbird - Lindsay Mockingbird Stevenson December 2, 2015 at 8:19 PM Very insightful, you are correct! I was trying to portray someone having to hold everything together after a unsavoury type death whilst wanting to fall apart. Thankyou for taking the time to comment, greatly appreciated Lindsay!

Julie Clark December 2, 2015 at 11:56 AM mmmm very nice thought that would be nice glad Jesus can take our pain if we let him

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores December 1, 2015 at 5:39 PM Excellent poem. Welcome to Poetry Soup. Mockingbird Stevenson December 2, 2015 at 1:52 AM Thanks Nayda, am loving the release and freedom poetry is providing me each time I write.

Charlotte Puddifoot December 1, 2015 at 5:42 AM a nice, poignantly reflective little write, that pairs rather well with my 'fallen' poem! thanks for your comment Mockingbird Stevenson December 2, 2015 at 1:51 AM I loved your poem and agree that I was able to relate.