My Warrior

He has a unique relationship with every tree, watching them sway gently in the cool October breezes like a dance, whispering secrets to him that cannot be described in the language of words, their red and gold leaves swirling and twirling around him like tiny magical fairies. This is the mystical side of my warrior. By: Carole O'Terry Duet Copyright: 2017 "All Rights Reserved"
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Lindley Avatar
April 1, 2018 at 12:15 PM
ANOTHER GEM FOUND THIS MORN. I love this excellent poem my friend. Reminds me of my Native American grandfather and how he saw Nature, this world and life. For he too was a courageous warrior with no war to fight,since his people had surrendered before he was born. A fav...
Lindley Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 7:38 AM
My grandfather was Choctaw, his daughter my mom was married to my father that was red-headed, and of third generation Irish/English bloodline. Mom's mother was German, Danish, Dutch bloodline.We both Share American Indian/Irish bloodlines...
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April 1, 2018 at 10:22 PM
Well Robert, my great grandmother was Cherokee who was married to my red-headed Irish great grandfather. So, yes, there is an inherent love of nature and poetry in me. I'm so glad you liked the poem whose inspiration was someone I used to know who also has the heart of a warrior and who also loves the American Indian culture.
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November 30, 2017 at 1:05 AM
Oh I absolutely love this short poetic description of a warrior. This reminds me of my 'Night Lady' poem except much more passion with the imagery and fairies. Amazing poem!
Duet Avatar
November 30, 2017 at 8:58 AM
Thank you, Kristina. I will have to read your poem. :D Carole Duet
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November 29, 2017 at 5:14 PM
Hello Carole, I can see the trees swaying in the wind. I have enjoyed this poem. Have a nice evening my friend.
Duet Avatar
November 29, 2017 at 9:42 PM
Thank you, Darlene, and thanks for reading. :D Carole Duet
Williams Avatar
November 17, 2017 at 1:38 AM
Just beautiful Carole this personification. Loved it....Maria xx
Duet Avatar
November 17, 2017 at 9:12 PM
Thank you Maria. I'm so glad you liked it. Carole
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October 13, 2017 at 1:26 AM
Lovely personification, dear. How good it would be to hear the secrets of the trees. :)
Duet Avatar
October 13, 2017 at 8:41 PM
Thanks, Eileen. Glad you liked it...but it didn't even place!:( lol
Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2017 at 8:12 PM
This is lovely, Carole. I somehow missed it in your list of poems. Why are you going off messenger? I hope I'll see you at my hotmail!!
Duet Avatar
October 1, 2017 at 8:23 PM
Thank you, Andrea. And, I'm not going off messenger. I just thought people would like to know that "privacy" on messenger is mute. But, I don't have anything to hide...at least not so far. lol
Allison Avatar
September 27, 2017 at 4:05 PM
such lovely personification Carole, a joy to read on this autumnal evening:-) hugs Jan xx
Duet Avatar
October 1, 2017 at 8:22 PM
Just saw your comment, Jan. Thanks. It's still warm like summer here. Wish we had some of that wonderful Fall weather. hugs backatcha!
Warrior Avatar
September 23, 2017 at 10:15 AM
Nicely short penned my friend...best of luck...god bless...^WW^
Duet Avatar
September 23, 2017 at 6:16 PM
Thank you WW. Back atcha! :) Carole Duet
One Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 3:53 PM
A few lines but excellent personification..
Duet Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 7:53 PM
Thank you, S1. Yes, sometimes we can say so much in just a few words. That's what I like about poetry. Carole Duet
Wolf Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 12:54 AM
Awesome, Carole! Need I say more? This one really speaks to me! Best of luck
Duet Avatar
September 19, 2017 at 7:46 PM
Thank you, my dear friend. Of course I knew it would. ;) Carole
Lindley Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 9:15 AM
What a wonderful and insightful message.. Truth is true and valiant warriors, know well the value of life, ans how precious life is.. Adding this fine gem to my fav list my friend..
Duet Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 4:40 PM
Thank you, Robert. I'm so glad you liked it. Carole
Ashley Avatar
September 17, 2017 at 7:00 PM
Beautiful personification of the wind Carole. Lovely poetic expression and rhythm. The imagery was quite stunning as well! Enjoyed!!
Ashley Avatar
September 17, 2017 at 8:56 PM
lol! Sorry Carole, I was going to say trees at first, but then I read your poem again and thought.., wind, I guess because of the first line, where you say; 'He had a unique relationship with every tree', that line really impressed me! But i noticed now that this is for a contest, so trees makes total sense.
Duet Avatar
September 17, 2017 at 8:22 PM
Thank you, Susan, but it was supposed to be a personification of the trees but... it could be the wind too.
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September 17, 2017 at 5:30 PM
I really liked this lovely poem!
Duet Avatar
September 17, 2017 at 5:52 PM
Thank you, Arthur. I'm so glad you did. :)
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