Empathy

A lonely oak sways to an autumn hymn as the woodcutter mends her broken limb. Note to reader: This is a two line couplet that tells the lovely story of a lonely woman who is found by a gentleman (hymn/him) in the autumn of his life. Instead of taking her down, like he may have done in his younger years, he mends her broken heart. Submitted to #2 Couplet Contest Hosted by L Milton Hankin 10/05/2021

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Paul Callus

Date: 10/6/2021 3:08:00 PM

I love this couplet, Rhoda. It shows a positive aspect in the relationship between nature and humans. ~ Lovely to see you posting again. ~ Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 7/30/2022 10:09:00 PM

Thank you Paul

Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/5/2021 11:29:00 AM

Quite a Tripp for both!

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 10/5/2021 3:34:00 PM

Why, yes. Yes it is! Thank you for stopping in to read.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/5/2021 7:07:00 AM

A heartwarming story Rhoda, lovely to see you back, I hope you are keeping well. Tom

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 10/5/2021 8:56:00 AM

That's awesome!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/5/2021 8:03:00 AM

I know, scary isn't it, it ended up on a Spanish Virology website, they gave me the credit for it. I even put the Spanish version on here too.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 10/5/2021 7:28:00 AM

Thank you. I am healthy, Tom and I hope you are as well. I'll not forget asking you to write a historical poem about the 1918 pandemic. Who knew then where we would be now? Wow! Take care of yourself.

Jenna Logan

Date: 10/5/2021 7:04:00 AM

Metaphorically healing. Well written, Rhoda.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 10/5/2021 7:07:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Jenna.