Greg Gaul Poet Rhyme

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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 January 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM Amazing poem and artwork Greg….you are a very talented man. Belated Congratulations on POTD… Debx Greg Gaul February 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM Thanks very much Deb

Beryl Edmonds December 25, 2024 at 2:28 PM Beautiful poem and drawing Greg, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl Greg Gaul December 26, 2024 at 5:40 AM Thanks ever so

Daniel Henry Rodgers December 24, 2024 at 9:14 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 Greg Gaul December 25, 2024 at 1:12 PM Great insights Daniel. Thank you.

Hilda Greenhough December 22, 2024 at 8:09 PM Congratulations on POTD. Both poem and art are outstanding. Greg Gaul December 23, 2024 at 6:57 AM Thanks ever so

I Am Anaya December 22, 2024 at 5:39 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 Greg Gaul December 23, 2024 at 7:02 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 December 22, 2024 at 5:28 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 Greg Gaul December 23, 2024 at 7:04 AM Your kindness and compassion are well noted. Thanks so much for your commentary.

JC Brul December 22, 2024 at 4:47 PM Wonderful! Congratulations on being Poem of the Day. Stay creative! ^__^ JCB Greg Gaul February 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM Thanks

Benjamin Bartley December 22, 2024 at 9:16 AM Great poem. Thanks for sharing. And congrats on your POTD!

Paulette Calasibetta December 22, 2024 at 9:06 AM lovely imagery with a lovely message. Kudos on your POTD recognition. Paulette

Gershon Wolf December 22, 2024 at 8:50 AM Marvelous write, abundant imagery and phrasing echoing within the inner chambers of the heart. Congrats, Paul. Greg Gaul February 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM Thanks Gershon Greg Gaul February 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM Thanks Gershon Greg Gaul February 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM Thanks Gershon

Malabika Ray Choudhury December 22, 2024 at 6:55 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 ~ Greg Gaul December 23, 2024 at 7:20 AM Your commentary says it all. You get it. Thanks so much.

Paula Goldsmith December 22, 2024 at 6:01 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................. Greg Gaul December 23, 2024 at 7:10 AM As always Paula, your comment means so much to me. Thanks again.

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

Tania Kitchin December 22, 2024 at 3:04 AM Greg, beautifully penned poem and artwork. Congratulations on POTD.

Karen Jones December 22, 2024 at 2:21 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? Greg Gaul December 23, 2024 at 7:18 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 December 22, 2024 at 1:11 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 Greg Gaul December 23, 2024 at 7:27 AM Your cogent critique adds greatly to my holiday blessings. Thank you so much. Best wishes to you also.

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

Darlene De Beaulieu December 21, 2024 at 10:06 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. Darlene De Beaulieu December 22, 2024 at 4:12 PM Hello Greg, This poem made POTD. Congrats. Enjoy your special day. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu December 22, 2024 at 9:27 AM Hello Greg, Happy Holiday. Your welcome. Enjoy your Christmas. And all the3 best for the New Year. Hugs. /Darlene/ Greg Gaul December 21, 2024 at 12:44 PM Happy Holidays to you too. Your cogent critique was quite a gift. Much thanks.

Yann Rolland December 21, 2024 at 6:46 AM love is an adventure, respect for the nature, enjoyed your beautiful poem Greg Gaul December 21, 2024 at 7:13 AM Thanks ever so.

Kim Rodrigues December 21, 2024 at 6:29 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! Greg Gaul December 21, 2024 at 7:14 AM Kim, your comments are always most appreciated. Thank you.