Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

In a Forest of Tall Giant Trees

In a forest, wind was softly blowing.
I stood surrounded by tall, giant trees.
One Redwood there seemed like he was showing
some gestures to me! Was it just the breeze?
But other trees joined in then too. They shook
their leafy limbs, and then they spoke to me!
They gently spoke on seeing my scared look.
The first one said, “Come here and hug a tree.
Embrace my ancient trunk. Know how I feel,
for I’ve a body just like you -  and I
feel joy and sadness too. These things are real.
Tell others what we say. This earth may die.
Without us, you can’t breathe. Warn everyone
you need us like you need the rain and sun!"

May 18, 2022
For Anoucheka Gangabissoon's Wisdom from Trees Contest

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Connie Marcum Wong June 2, 2022 at 1:57 AM The gift trees give us is far greater that what we give them. I enjoyed the wisdom within your lines Andrea. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo

Len Gasun May 29, 2022 at 4:52 AM A precious gem written by your golden pen my dear friend Andrea. I love it a lot. Such a gorgeous poem about trees written in one of the most beautiful forms. CONGRATULATIONS on your shining win! Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you.

Paula Goldsmith May 28, 2022 at 12:38 PM Congratulations on your win. Love It. Have a blessed day/weekend writing away.......................

Bill Baker May 27, 2022 at 11:21 PM A fine Sonnet, Andrea. We need the trees. Yet man continues to destroy them. Shame on us. Bill

Valsa George May 20, 2022 at 8:08 PM Yes, we need trees as we need the sun and the rain ! A great message and beautiful entry for the contest. All the best Andrea ....

Malabika Ray Choudhury May 19, 2022 at 2:42 PM a valuable message in a well-crafted sonnet, Andrea.

John Watt May 19, 2022 at 1:50 PM Brilliant sonnet, Andrea. Our lives are sustained because of the oxygen from trees, and our lives are blessed by the shade, wood, wildlife habitats, and beauty they provide. Always good to read a message focusing on taking better care of our planet. BW in the contest ~ John

Caren Krutsinger May 19, 2022 at 12:47 PM I have had this experience with trees in my own yard "They shook their leafy limbs, and then they spoke to me!"

Rico Leffanta May 19, 2022 at 11:17 AM I was in awe of redwoods stuck in one place yet surviving everything nature threw at them until Europeans arrived and saw money instead of trees. Enjoyed, Andrea!

Ann Peck May 19, 2022 at 9:54 AM So beautiful, Andrea. We do need the trees, as your poem points out so magically. Good luck in Contest!

Jennifer Proxenos May 19, 2022 at 12:10 AM Beautiful poem my friend Andrea, i love trees, Johannesburg has the largest man made forest in the world, simply breath taking. good luck in the contest. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Joseph May May 18, 2022 at 6:04 PM The trees speak truth, Very nicely penned Andrea

Sotto Poet May 18, 2022 at 2:18 PM Andrea, you have created incredible poetry. The imagery you use and the way you express yourself are both breathtakingly lovely. I wish you good luck in the contest.