Laura Leiser Poet Rhyme

Mysterious Trees

Alone amongst a forest of foreboding trees
I hear restless rustling of whispering leaves
they rise and fall, are held captive among
the windy utterances of an ancient tongue. 

Wild words can be heard, like woodwinds, disturbed
cloaked and rooted in time, their meanings preserved
I listen as I roam, through stoic, staunch groves
as I try to discern the deep secrets they know. 

Do I hear woodsy lyrics of timeless songs?
I move to mysterious tunes and sway along
as mist rolls into the forest and blankets the earth 
I feel the heartbeat of trees and their endless worth. 





Written on 5/16/2022

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Beryl Edmonds June 12, 2022 at 2:24 AM Laura, I also feel the heartbeat and worth of trees, they are a fascination to me, the shapes, colours, blossoms and fruits, each one a beautiful divine creation… Belle Laura Leiser June 12, 2022 at 5:51 AM Yes, trees are truly part of the beauty of this earth. Thank you for your kind comments! :)

Connie Marcum Wong June 2, 2022 at 1:44 AM I love how the trees tell their story within their rings without speaking, yet indeed we hear their message. I do think I sometimes hear them sing. Congratulations on your lovely poem placing Second Laura. Blessings xxoo Laura Leiser June 2, 2022 at 9:37 PM Thanks, Connie! I’m so happy you liked this one! :)

Frederic Parker May 19, 2022 at 4:22 PM very spiritual poem showing how everything in nature is connected, if we would only listen Laura Leiser May 19, 2022 at 5:48 PM Thank you, Frederic. I’m so glad you stopped by with your kind comments..happy you liked this one! :)

John Watt May 18, 2022 at 5:17 PM There is a real allure and mystique in an old forest... if these trees could speak, what stories they would tell. Your musical ear hears woodwinds, drumbeats, and lyrics on the wind. Enchanting writing, Laura ~ John Laura Leiser May 18, 2022 at 7:21 PM Thank you for your thoughtful comments, John. So happy you liked this! :)

Valerie Staton May 17, 2022 at 8:17 PM You vividly paint sights and sounds. Enjoyed reading this gem! Laura Leiser May 17, 2022 at 9:20 PM Thank you, Valerie! So glad you liked this one! :)

Rico Leffanta May 17, 2022 at 11:49 AM Love this! When the wind whistles through the pines, it does sound like an angelic choir, and one does try to "understand" what words are being sung! Enjoyed, Laura! Aloha! Laura Leiser May 17, 2022 at 9:19 PM Thank you, Rico! So glad you enjoyed this! :)

Kim Rodrigues May 17, 2022 at 9:40 AM I think your right…nature speaks of the past, present and future. And o how I love trees! Laura Leiser May 17, 2022 at 11:19 AM I love trees, too, Kim! Thanks for stopping by and commenting! :)

Michelle Faulkner May 16, 2022 at 8:59 PM The secrets of the trees are so alluring, this is so enchanting! Laura Leiser May 16, 2022 at 9:20 PM Thank you, Michelle! So glad you liked this! :)