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Read My Tree Leaves -- Contest

My branches, my leaves, wave in many directions delicate empathy-seekers, they reach out to the four corners of the world In my trunk, the center bark-stripped a warm, wise, comforting face is carved It beckons passersby to stop and chat to confide in me, for my lips are sealed to reveal their deepest secrets their hopes, their darkest fears December 29, 2019 I am a tree Poetry Contest Sponsor: Delilah Ventura

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Date: 12/30/2019 8:03:00 AM
LOVE this tastefully done poem, Gershon! Cool title too. Did I reveal too much admiration? Oops! lol. A touching poem of deep root wit. Love and Happy New Year.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/30/2019 3:25:00 PM
Wanted to 'branch out' a tad with this write… Thanks FRJ and Season's joy, Gershon
Date: 12/30/2019 6:07:00 AM
I love those final four lines. A tree-hugger are you ;)
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Date: 12/30/2019 3:23:00 PM
That's a first for me! Thanks, Kim Peace and Joy, Gershon
Date: 12/29/2019 4:35:00 PM
the trick is "my lips are sealed" - this is the most important wonderful thing you can do for others.
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Date: 12/29/2019 5:49:00 PM
That's for sure. Confidentiality and trust win the day! Thanks, Caren
Date: 12/29/2019 2:24:00 PM
well done, gershon! best of luck in the contest...
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Date: 12/29/2019 2:38:00 PM
Thank you so much, ilene! Cheers, Gershon
Date: 12/29/2019 1:23:00 PM
Good luck in the contest. I love the trees for their beauty & because their lips are sealed. Happy New Year 2020................
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/29/2019 2:34:00 PM
Thank you for such a lovely comment, Paula! Happy 2020 to you! :) gw
Date: 12/29/2019 12:10:00 PM
Lol..Nice tree..Face carved..Lips sealed..Reaching out to every corners..I will confide for sure..Good luck in the contest..
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/29/2019 12:53:00 PM
Thank you so much, Jenish! Warm wishes, Gershon

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