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Loving Tree

While wandering across a forest floor
Through twists and turns of gnarled trunks of trees
See insights more than one was looking for
Images born by bending weathered breeze

There is a lover's embrace bound in bark
Maybe the most natural human thing
It reveals itself in songs of the lark
Listen clearly and hear the trees that sing

Music as if it's a love tune of time
Lies dormant in humans hard to define
Woven through the woods in a metered rhyme
Set in harmony by someone divine

Bow now and think of life's love adventure
Muse and marvel at nature's pure power
Avoid the mistake of common censure
Hold tight your love every moment and hour


rhyme 16 lines 118 words
Colored Pencil Illustration by G. Gaul

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Deb M Date: 1/3/2025 8:40:00 AM Amazing poem and artwork Greg….you are a very talented man. Belated Congratulations on POTD… Debx Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 2/25/2025 12:52:00 PM Thanks very much Deb

Beryl Edmonds Date: 12/25/2024 2:28:00 PM Beautiful poem and drawing Greg, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 12/26/2024 5:40:00 AM Thanks ever so

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 12/24/2024 9:14:00 AM Hello Greg, I really liked the drawing and the poem goes so well with it. Who wouldn't like a Loving Tree. I have an evergreen bush that is about 11 feet tall and I call it the marriage tree because it has two crests at the top. I also have a flower cherry tree that I call the tree of life, Congrats on POTD!! Merry Christmas, My Friend, Daniel Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 12/25/2024 1:12:00 PM Great insights Daniel. Thank you.

Hilda Greenhough Date: 12/22/2024 8:09:00 PM Congratulations on POTD. Both poem and art are outstanding. Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 12/23/2024 6:57:00 AM Thanks ever so

I Am Anaya Date: 12/22/2024 5:39:00 PM A most stunning drawing, Colored Pencil Illustration by you, G. Gaul!! And poetry that compliments you've captured the "There is a lover's embrace bound in bark" I'm in awe. Congratulations on your POTD G. Gaul! I am faving and printing the art. Ty for sharing it. Happy Holidays ~ I Am Anaya Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 12/23/2024 7:02:00 AM I am honored and moved to see your interest in my poem and art. Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a spectacular holiday and keep your poetic sensibility alive and loved.

Brandy Nicole Date: 12/22/2024 5:28:00 PM Dear Greg, this reminds me of the book, ' The Giving Tree. ' A beautiful story about a tree being there for a little boy, being there for him as a young man and then when he's old. Loving him and giving to him, through it all. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 12/23/2024 7:04:00 AM Your kindness and compassion are well noted. Thanks so much for your commentary.

JCB Brul Date: 12/22/2024 4:47:00 PM Wonderful! Congratulations on being Poem of the Day. Stay creative! ^__^ JCB Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 2/25/2025 12:53:00 PM Thanks

Tom Woody Date: 12/22/2024 10:04:00 AM Enjoy your special day Greg Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 2/25/2025 12:52:00 PM Thanks muchly

Benjamin Bartley Date: 12/22/2024 9:16:00 AM Great poem. Thanks for sharing. And congrats on your POTD! Login to Reply

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 12/22/2024 9:06:00 AM lovely imagery with a lovely message. Kudos on your POTD recognition. Paulette Login to Reply

Gershon Wolf Date: 12/22/2024 8:50:00 AM Marvelous write, abundant imagery and phrasing echoing within the inner chambers of the heart. Congrats, Paul. Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 2/25/2025 12:54:00 PM Thanks Gershon Greg Gaul Date: 2/25/2025 12:54:00 PM Thanks Gershon Greg Gaul Date: 2/25/2025 12:54:00 PM Thanks Gershon

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 12/22/2024 6:55:00 AM Congratulations, Dear Greg, on your fabulous poem being honoured! Nature, music, love - all are entwined in the scheme of the world, and appreciated by an imaginative mind! Wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays ~ Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 12/23/2024 7:20:00 AM Your commentary says it all. You get it. Thanks so much.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 12/22/2024 6:01:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "Loving Tree" is a wonderful write. Love It... Have a blessed day with your in. A Very Merry Christmas................. Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 12/23/2024 7:10:00 AM As always Paula, your comment means so much to me. Thanks again.

Unseeking Seeker Date: 12/22/2024 5:51:00 AM Beautiful! I like the way the message is summed up in the last stanza. Warmest congratulations on POTD, Greg Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 12/23/2024 7:23:00 AM As always, your commentary is most appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to chime in.

Tania Kitchin Date: 12/22/2024 3:04:00 AM Greg, beautifully penned poem and artwork. Congratulations on POTD. Login to Reply

Karen Jones Date: 12/22/2024 2:21:00 AM I adore your fantastic potd! Especially these lines… “Music as if it's a love tune of time Lies dormant in humans hard to define Woven through the woods in a metered rhyme Set in harmony by someone divine” Congratulations on your honor. Where can I find the illustration? Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 12/23/2024 7:18:00 AM Karen, your insights are very accurate. Some are lifting the artwork off the site, which is okay with me. Until it gets published, sorry, this is the only way. Thanks again for your interest.

Maria Williams Date: 12/22/2024 1:11:00 AM Congrats Greg on your POTD. When we look at nature, as you have, one sees many an image of romance entwined in nature as if we are being given a message. All the signs are there. Your poem is a aptly draws the analogy of this phenomenal symbolism. Wish you and yours a beautiful Christmas filled Laughter and peace. Maria Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 12/23/2024 7:27:00 AM Your cogent critique adds greatly to my holiday blessings. Thank you so much. Best wishes to you also.

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/22/2024 12:52:00 AM Quite a romantic verse Greg, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Love the illustration too. Merry Christmas to you. Tom Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 12/23/2024 7:29:00 AM Always Tom, your notice carries some weight and is most appreciated. Blessings to you too.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 12/21/2024 10:06:00 AM Hello Greg Geul, I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas. All the best for the New Year. I like your poem. It will be my fav. /Darlene/Hugs. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 12/22/2024 4:12:00 PM Hello Greg, This poem made POTD. Congrats. Enjoy your special day. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 12/22/2024 9:27:00 AM Hello Greg, Happy Holiday. Your welcome. Enjoy your Christmas. And all the3 best for the New Year. Hugs. /Darlene/ Greg Gaul Date: 12/21/2024 12:44:00 PM Happy Holidays to you too. Your cogent critique was quite a gift. Much thanks.

Yann Rolland Date: 12/21/2024 6:46:00 AM love is an adventure, respect for the nature, enjoyed your beautiful poem Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 12/21/2024 7:13:00 AM Thanks ever so.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 12/21/2024 6:29:00 AM Verse 3 is my favorite, Greg! and this line: There is a lover's embrace bound in bark. Romantic and the forest is always a nice setting! Login to Reply Greg Gaul Date: 12/21/2024 7:14:00 AM Kim, your comments are always most appreciated. Thank you.