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Miles and Miles

Miles and miles of fence
Young trees gave their life to serve
As a barrier
Between interstate traffic
And wildlife that roams in woods

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Lynette Chachere

December 9, 2012 at 1:21 PM

When people are motivated, that's the time for great things to be built..especially when there are many others to help. & I'm no longer in school, I graduated in June of this year. Great message Sara. ~always&forever. Lynette

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

December 8, 2012 at 6:04 AM

a clear and vivid picture in these Tanka lines Sara as all life trying to be preserved and protected luv ..

Ralph Mason

December 7, 2012 at 11:53 AM

The other aspect of this poem that strikes me is the contract between interstate traffic and roaming the woods. I feel that way internally, I love walking in the woods surrounded by nature yet I spend a great deal of my life in a busy hustle of everyday activities. Fortunately, my barriers seem to be coming down. I'm not sure this was the intent of your poem but if so, I hope your young trees have served their purpose as well. Warm thoughts, Ralph

Tim Ryerson

December 7, 2012 at 5:35 AM

You nailed it, Sara!...Great Tanka...Merry Christmas to you my good friend (we go back a ways on the Soup, huh?) - Tim

Ralph Mason

December 6, 2012 at 9:11 PM

Very good Sara. Makes me feel sad for the trees. Warm thoughts, Ralph

Andrea Dietrich

December 6, 2012 at 9:04 PM

I really like this one, SAra. you did quite well and I hope it's in SUsan's contest.

Russell Sivey

December 6, 2012 at 2:45 PM

This is a perfect write on barriers we see every day on the roads we drive on! I know about these very well as I used to live near one and the treeline went by our house! What a brilliant poem, I loved reading it this afternoon! Fantastic piece, Great Work!!