Carlene Simpson Poet Free verse

Friends Are Like Trees

Some are like leaves 
 They support you for a short while 
 They change with the seasons 
 Then with the slightest bit of wind 
 They are carried away 
 Some are like twigs 
 They are an essential part of the tree 
 But they can be broken off with little effort 
 And usually becomes birds’ nests 
 Or children’s play things 
 Some are like branches/limbs 
 They are necessary to maintain your balance 
 Occasionally you can go out on them 
 And at other times they way you down 
 But with strong winds, they are easily moved 
 Then there are those who are like roots 
 They keep you firm and grounded 
 In whatever soil you are planted 
 They are your life’s source 
 They rejuvenate and refresh you 
 Aspire to find and keep your root friends 
 Your life will be so much more fulfilling with them in it.

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Njeri Hunjeri March 20, 2016 at 5:10 AM And i agree with you! Great beautiful poem. 7+ Carlene Simpson March 23, 2016 at 9:31 PM Thanks for stopping by Njeri

Skat A January 23, 2016 at 9:08 PM CARLENE:) Congratulations on having your poem featured in the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT~ Carlene Simpson January 27, 2016 at 1:21 PM Thanks SKAT, i'm very appreciative of tht and I was surprised too.

Daniel Turner January 18, 2016 at 11:41 AM A beautiful write, Carlene. Some of my best friends are trees, literally. I try to plant at least one tree a year in my yard. I won't tell you how many trees I've planted. I hope you feel as welcome here as these wonderful people have made me feel with their continuous support and encouragement. Keep writing! Carlene Simpson January 21, 2016 at 7:11 AM I'm here laughing and thinking you probably live in a forest :-)

Poet Destroyer A January 13, 2016 at 12:27 AM Carlene, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA Carlene Simpson January 15, 2016 at 8:32 AM Thank you LINDA, I feel at home already.

Skat A January 12, 2016 at 10:31 AM Hi Carlene, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **SKAT** Carlene Simpson January 15, 2016 at 8:36 AM Hey SKAT, thanks a lot for everything.