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New Eyes

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How did I not see this before?
The green of the trees
 with their cornucopia of shades
Layered and punctuated periodically
 with a unique dapple of light
Amid the litany of man's failing 
 concrete towers
The leafy giants stride imperceptibly 
 towards notoriety 
Saving the planet
 one gramme at a time
As the humans race past.
The leisurely somnambulants
 biding, stretching, organically
  rooted in their dancing
   to the alternate tune
    of Nature's longevity

Copyright © Christopher Grieves | Year Posted 2024

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Christina Bowring Date: 7/1/2024 10:18:00 PM Dear Chris, absolutely love this. This is so deep ( as deep as tree roots) and so profound. Love the title too. I fear that we shall lose a lot of our precious land/nature to man’s concrete blocks. Wonderful imagery and observation skilfully penned. ( had to look one or two words up!) ‘ with a unique dapple of light) love that line especially. This poem is a testament to the greatness of trees and the impact they have on our planet. It’s also a great reminder to stop and admire nature’s beauty Login to Reply Christopher Grieves Date: 7/1/2024 11:02:00 PM You do take my breath away with your enthusiasm, Christina :) Thank you. Sometimes we have to capture those moments of revelation.. even if to everyone else it may be obvious. Are the trees the sleeping giants, or is it mankind who has 'dominion'? Hmm. A partnership would be ideal otherwise... C :) x Christina Bowring Date: 7/1/2024 10:20:00 PM once in a while and to protect it too. Those last few lines are terrific. Your artistry is on full display here. One of your finest. Into my fav’s. Have a lovely day surrounded by nature my friend x