Life and Death of a Tree

My roots are strong surrounded by dirt. I am watered by the down pour of rain, 
and 
sprinkled water. As I start to grow and come alive I become stronger by the 
nourishment 
I receive. The sun beats down on me and stimulates my growth, and I am 
comforted. My 
leaves begin to turn green and stick out like a small birds feather. I am looked 
upon 
and admired for my outer beauty. I begin to get stronger and stronger and then I 
start 
to shed, and my leaves fall away. seasons change and I feel cold and stiff as I 
turn 
brown in color. My beauty decreases as I age then I die, but yet I return from 
death 
just to start life all over again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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Bangalee Avatar
March 19, 2019 at 5:19 AM
wonderful poem
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July 15, 2010 at 8:48 AM
Congrats on having your poem being featured on Poetry Soup home page this week, you are such a great talent. Please keep your poetry pen dancing to the lyrics of your heart. Be great and enjoy the honor. Have a lovely week. Love, Adeleke
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July 13, 2010 at 8:31 PM
Interesting reflection. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing. Karen
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July 13, 2010 at 7:03 AM
Congratutlations! on being featured. Rhonda Hero
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July 12, 2010 at 9:21 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Cathy. Love, Carol
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