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Rain On An Oak

It's raw on bark— Showing it how to feel. Leaves shudder from under the clouds, Seen at last. (All it wants to do now is Get through to hang up light.) I tore a limb. Veins spill, as green Masks fingers; now dead to a reason. (I thought of everything in my heart; the leaves have too many eyes on scars.) I'm undone by peltings on wood— Again, I want for all that's still good— (I am covered...) This forest; It grows without malice, Through and in Everything it touches.

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Date: 5/19/2023 12:27:00 PM
Interesting work which says to me some tears are being shed in the forest. I think going to the forest to get rid of some pent-up emotions is a great thing to do. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara
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Date: 5/13/2023 2:29:00 PM
"Undone by pelting on wood" - love that! Great poems,Paige!
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Date: 5/12/2023 11:42:00 PM
A poem deep and profound ! Enjoyed it, dear Paige. Like the oak and the forest, let us too grow without malice.
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Date: 5/11/2023 5:11:00 PM
A rainy day scene of quiet, tranquil nature was beautifully conveyed. Nice work, Paige.
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Date: 5/11/2023 2:29:00 PM
Paige, You wrote a fantastic poem about " Rain On An Oak" I truly enjoyed it. Your imagery is really striking. Well done
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