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Dead Trees

Old and worn— The dead branches inward die Outwards, gnarled for life

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 5/13/2012 10:09:00 PM
Laura, Stopping by to wish you a beautiful Happy Mothers Day :-D I'm hoping God will hear my wishes and send my love too find many mothers in good health, and I pray he continues to give my mother the strength to fight everything her body is battling with right now, God bless~ xoxoxo PD
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Date: 3/22/2012 5:40:00 PM
Could this also be a metaphor for all life? I feel this on a couple of levels. Great write. - Chuck
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Date: 3/3/2012 6:35:00 PM
I love to paint these characters Laura; they attest to a life well lived and your verse gives credence to that.
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Date: 2/22/2012 12:11:00 PM
Yes indeed but the bending and twisting gives them each a personality of their own and a unique beauty. Of course, only if they survive and don't really die. A fine write. God Bless, JB
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Date: 2/19/2012 12:23:00 PM
This is a very great haiku. Keep up the style, Laura -from your brother, David
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Date: 2/17/2012 9:29:00 PM
great avatar!!
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Date: 2/17/2012 9:29:00 PM
It might as well be completely dead, the poor tree. Is this entered in the tree contest? I hope so!
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Date: 2/17/2012 2:40:00 PM
Trees have a finite lifespan, even though it may be much longer than for humans. You have described the demise of a tree quite well here.
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