Double Tornado

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Cottonwood Tree stood
By a  deep gully 
Precariouly bent
Until tornado
Shook it to its core

The strong winds blew
Destroyed leaves
Some limbs broken
Roots were strong deep

Tornado 
Shook to depth
Of belief

Tree stands 
Tall Still 

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Neels Avatar
February 19, 2011 at 11:29 AM
A testimony of strength, this can be quite metaphoric Sara, much enjoyed and thank you for your kind comments always :)
Konos Avatar
February 17, 2011 at 5:55 AM
The strength of belief, embedded in your Cottonwood tree...
Bloomsfield Avatar
February 16, 2011 at 12:31 AM
i wish to be that tree instead of a fragile twig. .lovely poem. .strong and deep .
Dietrich Avatar
February 15, 2011 at 6:14 PM
wow, what a strong tree, and what strong writing you have, sara!
Maverick Avatar
February 15, 2011 at 5:54 PM
enjoyed the depth of belief words here Sara, keep them coming.
Poet Avatar
February 15, 2011 at 5:40 PM
A very good write from you Sara.Nice use of metaphor here--------kashinath
La France Avatar
February 15, 2011 at 4:50 PM
I recall a terrible storm where trees were uprooted and split in two in my city, it was heartbreaking to see those trees destroyed, I loved you poem because the tree stands tall still, saved!!
Pettit Avatar
February 15, 2011 at 4:19 PM
A nice example of a diminished hexaverse. I submitted one titled "Craps" just the other day.
Sweetheart Avatar
February 15, 2011 at 4:06 PM
The power and force of Nature in your eloquent lines Sara my friend... grand descriptions of the tree and the tornado and how breathtaking it still stands luv..
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