I Fell In Love With a Tree Stump

I fell in love, with a tree stump,
Whose knotty bark, I climbed.
When I was just a little girl,
I would tuck myself inside.

It kept my treasures safe.
Hidden inside its little nook.
And there, I spent many hours,
Curled up, with a book.

I saw my stump less and less,
 As I aged, and time passed.
Forgotten, it got over run,
By thorns and waist high grass.

The ants, decided to make it home,
All the other creepy crawlies too,
And as I watched it slowly crumble,
I bid my stump, adieu
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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K. Avatar
November 17, 2010 at 10:24 PM
Oh goodbye indeed but it definitely lived a full life-- wonderful take on the contest, Erica :) Congrats on your win with this nostalgic piece -- nikko :)
Mehta Avatar
November 17, 2010 at 10:13 PM
Erica...many congrats on big win in the contest... Luv/Best wishes.... hitendra Mehta
Dietrich Avatar
November 17, 2010 at 9:46 PM
So glad you made the winner circle with this sentimental and sweet poem. LUv, Andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
November 17, 2010 at 7:52 PM
Congrats Erica on your big win in Matt's contest for falling in luv with a tree stump with this excellent entry and great win.. enjoy with luv..
Dietrich Avatar
October 20, 2010 at 7:21 PM
I like this little poem about the tree stump. WE bid many things adieu in life and then we become the ones being bid adieu! Luv, Andrea
Ruebel Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 9:38 AM
Erica, Very nice and well thought out poetry. Keep it going.....Thank you As Always, Shar
Kendrick Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 9:18 AM
Enjoyed this one..It is one of the best that I have read good luck in the contest..Sara
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