Timothy Mcguire Poet Free verse

I Am a Tree

I am,

the Cherry, my graceful beauty reminds all that life renews with fragrant  spring blossoms
the Birch, thriving by the river of life
the Dogwood, dazzling all with my shades of color
the mighty Oak, standing strong for my loves
the Elm, with my inner strength and intuition
the Ash, tallest of all, tree of healing
the Pine, who brightens the holidays reaching for the stars of eternal life
the Sycamore, spreading my long arms to shelter all
the Apple, sharing my sweetness with all who come near
the Maple, delighting with my fall fireworks
the Willow, weeping for the ashes you buried at my base

and the sapling, clawing, fighting, stretching toward the sun to claim my place in this forest of life.

I Am A Tree Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Delilah Ventura
12/30/19

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Line Gauthier March 24, 2020 at 9:10 AM Worth a second read for sure ~ Wow~ what a graceful tribute. Love it, especially your last stanza. Inspired. Timothy Mcguire March 24, 2020 at 9:55 AM You are very kind, thank you for everything

Kelly Deschler January 8, 2020 at 6:29 PM A lovely poem with vivid imagery! I really like the unique way that you used personification here. Well done! Timothy Mcguire January 9, 2020 at 12:21 AM Thank you so much Kelly!

Connie Marcum Wong January 1, 2020 at 6:06 PM Your family of trees keep the Cherry company and in great spirits Timothy. I enjoyed your entry very much. Blessings for new years. xxoo Timothy Mcguire January 2, 2020 at 3:34 PM the same to you and yours Timothy Mcguire January 2, 2020 at 3:32 PM Thank you very much Connie!

Lindsay Laurie December 31, 2019 at 4:35 PM G'day Timothy … the forest trees we saunter through are magnificent but like every living thing in nature, only the strong survive - thank you Timothy - Lindsay Timothy Mcguire January 2, 2020 at 3:33 PM You are right Lindsay, and few pause long enough to notice what they are walking through.

Line Gauthier December 30, 2019 at 10:11 PM Awesome imagery, Timothy. Beautiful poem. Timothy Mcguire December 30, 2019 at 10:42 PM Than you Line

Gershon Wolf December 30, 2019 at 8:58 PM The sincerity of the poet and the integrity of each line shine brightly Tim. You've got my vote!! Season's best, Gershon Timothy Mcguire December 30, 2019 at 9:05 PM You are kind Gershon, thanks