Sandra Adams Poet Free verse

Lone Tree

on the edge
of sloped hills
i stand alone
limbs outreached
longing for warmth
as i shiver
within this cold
december breath

i am bare
colorless
and numb
snapping within
from the weight
that hangs
like icicles
from branches
of soulless life
grounded
beside me

my shadow
is falling
more shallow
in these darker days
surrounding me
where i struggle
to flourish 

my boughs
almost kissing
the soil
of twisted roots
already deadened 

the raven
has landed again
to test the weight
of my faithful branches
only to see
if i will surrender
and succumb 
to the valley below
as a lifeless figure
like those before me

i stand my ground
colorless, naked
and alone...


december 22, 2019
I am a tree poetry contest
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Gideon Idudje April 29, 2020 at 5:46 PM Perceptive and engagingly Captivating... Cheers

Paul Callus April 17, 2020 at 9:59 AM You entwine personification and metaphor with an able pen, Sandra. A poem which touches the heart...despite all odds, strength is found to resist. ~ Congratulations on your top win! Hugs // paul

Michelo Mweetwa February 5, 2020 at 11:45 AM I picked this poem randomly and i am glad I did. It felt like my own personal prayer. This poem is so, so hived up. Thanks for this great write! Sandra Adams February 5, 2020 at 12:27 PM Thank you so much Michelo. Glad you enjoyed this one :) hugs

Caren Krutsinger December 25, 2019 at 3:28 AM This personified metaphoric write is delightful. Sandra Adams February 5, 2020 at 12:27 PM Thank you so much Caren :) Hugs

Chris Green December 23, 2019 at 7:18 AM I read this three times, it was that special. Though if you were a tree my friend, you would never stand alone. Birds would flock from miles around to perch on your beautiful branches. The earth would protect your roots and keep them warm in the winter months and lovers would gather under your shade in the springtime. This was a little dark but gorgeous just the same. Best wishes in the contest. Sandra Adams December 23, 2019 at 7:53 PM third time is a charm, isn't that the old saying...lol.. thank you Chris for such an in depth comment to my poem...you made me smile even though i feel blah today, so thank you for that too... hugs :)

Juliet Ligon December 22, 2019 at 11:41 PM I can sense how difficult it is to be strong in the midst of turmoil. You drew me into the life of a tree in a cold and dark season. Great take on the contest! Sandra Adams December 23, 2019 at 7:50 PM Thank you so very much Juliet... trees are bare now...except pines so i had to paint what i see when i look out any of the windows... hugs

John Hamilton December 22, 2019 at 9:58 PM Excellent write Sandy you do these nature and emotional write like no one else...bravo (can you hear the standing ovation?) Sandra Adams December 23, 2019 at 7:49 PM Thank you John....i thought it was thunder since it was so loud...lol... thanks for such a wonderful comment... hugs :)

Jeff Connelly December 22, 2019 at 8:30 PM You BECOME the tree Sandra. Like method acting written in words. I live this. Thank you. Sandra Adams December 23, 2019 at 7:48 PM Thank you so much Jeff :)

Vijay Pandit December 22, 2019 at 3:39 PM I like the metaphoric write, Sandy--you gave the tree emotions and feelings--and now it speaks eloquently through your poem. Sandra Adams December 22, 2019 at 5:03 PM Thank you so much my friend... i appreciate all the reads, and in depth comments you give my poems... Happy holidays Vijay :) hugs

Silent One December 22, 2019 at 2:14 PM Always stand your ground! I can relate to how you feel.. great choice for the contest.. Sandra Adams December 22, 2019 at 5:01 PM Thank you so much my friend...i know you understand, we must stand our ground... :) hugs... Happy Holidays to you Silent One... after dinner i will head over to read your newest write...

Jennifer Proxenos December 22, 2019 at 1:36 PM This is certainly a winner. I read your comment to Ann about compassion, I am the same. I love your poetry dear friend. Christmas blessings, Jennifer. Sandra Adams December 22, 2019 at 4:59 PM Thank you so much Jennifer... Merry Christmas to you and yours :) hugs

Na Na December 22, 2019 at 1:20 PM Perfect observation of a tree. You slam dunked it. Best of luck in the contest. Sandra Adams December 22, 2019 at 4:58 PM Thank you Greg... have a wonderful evening :) hugs

Kim Rodrigues December 22, 2019 at 12:36 PM Wow! I know that shaking of the tree. I recently experienced, prayed and stood my ground. Sandra Adams December 22, 2019 at 4:58 PM Thank you Kim...glad you stood your ground...happy holidays to you and yours :) hugs