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My Tree

"Like branches of a rooted, sturdy tree 
     a family survives, each limb entwined."
                                             __by Poet 

                        
                        Huge fragmented spaces fill my mind
            and heart with unbalances that sadden my world-
for as I gaze upon those branches- I now find
the truth they show, as time passed by has unfurled.

                        The fruit upon this old tree-
one time was sweet and lush as it could be;
but, forever staying firm as such- is not a guarantee.

      Oh, family tree, when I was young, we'd all share
            thriving on these varied branches- bound with care;
                        now just your names are there.

Your beings- once whole with life- rest in death confined.
            Now fragmented spaces full of memories I do keep impearled.
      Extended family, long ago, loved me-
                        Grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts; my love- still declare.


July 14, 2021

~1st Place~
Contest: Writing Prompt - Fragmented Spaces
Sponsor: Constance La France
Jusfws: 08/13/2021

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Constance La France

August 17, 2021 at 8:14 AM

Sandra, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt, Fragmented Spaces, using my created form. You made my form look marvelous, well done. I love your image quote and your invented quotation, yes, the leaves on familty tree branches grow bare in time ~Constance