Gershon Wolf Poet Personification

I am a Sapling

  
     I am a sapling, a young tree
     sun and rain both nurture me
     As I grow, my trunk gets strong
     my branches spread, wide and long
     Twigs and leaves will soon appear 
     oxygen enters the atmosphere…
     Come Autumn, my leaves float down
     brightening lawns and barren ground
     My roots probe deep into the earth
     nutrients absorbed for Spring’s rebirth

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Joseph P. DiMino September 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM "Twigs and leaves will soon appear oxygen enters the atmosphere…" -- Now, can "AI" do that? -- Good one, Gershon. Best of luck in contest.

Dr. Vandana Sharma September 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM The journey of tree, portrayed beautifully. best wishes for the contest

sara Etgen-Baker September 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM what a pleasant poem that grabbed my heart as I thought of young sapling trees. We have two in our yard now--they replaced two of our ten-year-old trees. They're fun to watch grow. Best wishes with this entry in the contest, Sara

Kim Rodrigues September 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM Very nice, Gershon! Gershon Wolf September 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM TYSM, Kim.

CayCay Godwin September 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM Read it aloud to Kyle, it falls off the tongue beautifully. Having lived many years on the east coast of America and in the northeast, too, I've seen many a sapling. Never meet one I didn't like. Good entry, Gershon. soupy Gershon Wolf September 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM Really appreciate your support, CayCay... Can't remember the last time I had a placement in a contest. Eons ago. Pretty much don't enter them anymore. Happy weekend, gw