Like a Gentle Sneeze

The tree stretches its branches
Like a cat waking up from sleep
Its leaves  give a little shake
Almost like a gentle sneeze

Looks down at the passing river 
Snaking its way past its roots
Watering nature as it meanders by
Grass and plants with wormlike shoots

Where is this river running to
What mysteries does it leave behind
Any evil  teardrops to poison you
Or just happiness of the watery kind

Whatever hope this picture brings
Look for the sun as it bursts with song
Remember that tree with its catlike stretch
And the lazy river meandering along.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 12/6/2012 1:34:00 PM
hey! i like the way you posted the picture. not that the words did not bring it to life but the picture was a nice surprise.
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Seren Roberts
Date: 12/6/2012 2:20:00 PM
sorry typo comment*
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Date: 12/6/2012 2:19:00 PM
Hi. It wasnt intended, the pic is one i sketched and i wrote about in my blog. I think its still there for you to read the true story of the pic. Thanks for the cooment and for stopping by...Seren
Date: 12/5/2012 4:57:00 AM
doesn't get much better than this...
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Date: 12/5/2012 6:38:00 AM
thank you Harry, glad you liked it...Seren
Date: 12/4/2012 5:41:00 PM
Seren, this is beautiful....thank you for sharing..always~LINDA
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Date: 12/4/2012 6:16:00 PM
thank you Linda, the different forms I attempt, I have to read about and invariably sit here and count syllables because i have no idea at times what i am doing....Seren
Date: 12/4/2012 3:34:00 PM
we are all one, nice use of the form Light & Love
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Date: 12/4/2012 4:34:00 PM
thanks Debbie, I do value what you say about my work
Date: 12/4/2012 8:58:00 AM
Hi there sweeite you have an extra s before sleep . Like this meandering little write . so good xx
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