Poet Tree

A leaf that tumbles in the air
And drifts upon the ground.
A person who sighs and smiles
With eyes that speak no sound.
Poetry is rooted in the earth,
And flies upon the wind.
It is not a sonnet nor a verse,
It’s a feeling from within.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Austin Avatar
April 8, 2015 at 12:33 PM
At last! - A new poem from that greatest of all poetesses. This is such a sensitive little piece - the leaf that tumbles...the sighs...flying on the wind. I just love it. And I love you too. daver
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April 5, 2015 at 3:57 PM
HI MICHELLE, Dropped by to say hi and congratulate you on having your poem selected by Soup's Administration. This is a wonderful poem to have featured on the homepage. Have yourself a Happy Easter ~Always & Forever~ LINDA
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April 12, 2015 at 12:28 PM
thanks for your kind and thoughtful comments, Linda. Hope you'd had a lovely Easter also. (),,() Keep well.......Mikki :)
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January 14, 2014 at 11:36 AM
I like the poet tree Mikki, thank you for your comment on my poem...~ Did you really think I'd leave without stopping by to say Good-bye. Never, Muwahahahaha! Why the word alone sounds -forever and difficult. LOL, I love this place and the poets. A couple of soup friends and I are taking a short vacation. REMEMBER! The Best Thing About Leaving is the "RETURN." I will leave in good faith, in hopes you don't forget me, and you are looking forward in having me visit you and your poems in the future. HAHA, I will bring a new me when I return. "I Can't wait to see you again:) If you ever want me to read a certain poem or you wish to say hi... Drop by my E-Mail Address. [email protected] :) Sincerely yours ~Always & Forever~ The Sweet Poet Destroyer
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November 15, 2013 at 6:10 PM
Yes, Mikki... 'a feeling from within'... sometimes so hard to release... (though you seem to do so with ease)... Terry (you seem to have 'taken a break'... I hope you start once again, sooo...)
Austin Avatar
July 31, 2013 at 8:26 AM
When will you give us some new verse? Please! I need inspiration because I am going through a stagnant period at present. Love, daver
Austin Avatar
February 14, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Yes, and when are you going to fly one our way again. By the way - Happy Valentine's Day. Love, daver
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December 8, 2012 at 10:37 PM
Michelle, i'm feeling this tree inside of me... I'm thinking of all the leaves you can shake of my poet tree...LOL... i do love smiling and making smiles... i like the way you planted this poem in the ground. the image views and breathes all the thoughts we implant with true feelings... enjoyed...pd
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August 27, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Superbly taught Mikki! Poetry is a craft that changes lives, changes hearts, opens minds, I thank Deity for the day I was b orn into poetry - thanks for being brilliant - the Earth is alive, and words are Her whisper - J.A.B.
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