My Mind -As a Metaphor-

My mind is a tree,
With millions of leaves
Connected to millions of twigs
Connected to 58 branches.
There are squirrels too.
(Lots of them)
The roots -like a mangrove- burrow and conquer.
It grows when it shines,
Sleeps when it's dark,
And shrinks beneath the cold.

You should see it when it blooms;
It's full and quite lovely.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Austin Avatar
December 20, 2011 at 2:22 PM
I like your style. Kind of off-the-cuff. Congrats on the selection. daver
Brown Avatar
December 19, 2011 at 8:43 AM
Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week Shane. I hope to see you as a premium member in the new year. Love, Carol
Lane Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 7:20 AM
Well written. Tony
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November 15, 2011 at 5:07 AM
Enjoyed reading this one..There is a doctor that compares our brain to a tree..If it has negative thoughts they become a dark spot in the brain which then feeds on more bad things..A black hole so to speak..Enjoyed reading this morning..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Sara
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