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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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Date: 1/3/2025 8:40:00 AM
Amazing poem and artwork Greg….you are a very talented man. Belated Congratulations on POTD… Debx
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Greg Gaul
Date: 2/25/2025 12:52:00 PM
Thanks very much Deb
Date: 12/25/2024 2:28:00 PM
Beautiful poem and drawing Greg, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl
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Greg Gaul
Date: 12/26/2024 5:40:00 AM
Thanks ever so
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
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Greg Gaul
Date: 12/25/2024 1:12:00 PM
Great insights Daniel. Thank you.
Date: 12/22/2024 8:09:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD. Both poem and art are outstanding.
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Greg Gaul
Date: 12/23/2024 6:57:00 AM
Thanks ever so
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
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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.
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
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Greg Gaul
Date: 12/23/2024 7:04:00 AM
Your kindness and compassion are well noted. Thanks so much for your commentary.
Date: 12/22/2024 4:47:00 PM
Wonderful! Congratulations on being Poem of the Day. Stay creative! ^__^ JCB
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Greg Gaul
Date: 2/25/2025 12:53:00 PM
Thanks
Date: 12/22/2024 10:04:00 AM
Enjoy your special day Greg
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Greg Gaul
Date: 2/25/2025 12:52:00 PM
Thanks muchly
Date: 12/22/2024 9:16:00 AM
Great poem. Thanks for sharing. And congrats on your POTD!
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Date: 12/22/2024 9:06:00 AM
lovely imagery with a lovely message. Kudos on your POTD recognition. Paulette
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Date: 12/22/2024 8:50:00 AM
Marvelous write, abundant imagery and phrasing echoing within the inner chambers of the heart. Congrats, Paul.
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Greg Gaul
Date: 2/25/2025 12:54:00 PM
Thanks Gershon
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Date: 2/25/2025 12:54:00 PM
Thanks Gershon
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Greg Gaul
Date: 2/25/2025 12:54:00 PM
Thanks Gershon
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 ~
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Greg Gaul
Date: 12/23/2024 7:20:00 AM
Your commentary says it all. You get it. Thanks so much.
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.................
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Greg Gaul
Date: 12/23/2024 7:10:00 AM
As always Paula, your comment means so much to me. Thanks again.
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
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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.
Date: 12/22/2024 3:04:00 AM
Greg, beautifully penned poem and artwork. Congratulations on POTD.
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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?
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/22/2024 4:12:00 PM
Hello Greg, This poem made POTD. Congrats. Enjoy your special day. Hugs. /Darlene/
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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/
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Greg Gaul
Date: 12/21/2024 12:44:00 PM
Happy Holidays to you too. Your cogent critique was quite a gift. Much thanks.
Date: 12/21/2024 6:46:00 AM
love is an adventure, respect for the nature, enjoyed your beautiful poem
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Greg Gaul
Date: 12/21/2024 7:13:00 AM
Thanks ever so.
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!
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Greg Gaul
Date: 12/21/2024 7:14:00 AM
Kim, your comments are always most appreciated. Thank you.

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