Gershon Wolf Poet Personification

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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Freddie Robinson Jr. December 30, 2019 at 8:03 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. Gershon Wolf December 30, 2019 at 3:25 PM Wanted to 'branch out' a tad with this write… Thanks FRJ and Season's joy, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues December 30, 2019 at 6:07 AM I love those final four lines. A tree-hugger are you ;) Gershon Wolf December 30, 2019 at 3:23 PM That's a first for me! Thanks, Kim Peace and Joy, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger December 29, 2019 at 4:35 PM the trick is "my lips are sealed" - this is the most important wonderful thing you can do for others. Gershon Wolf December 29, 2019 at 5:49 PM That's for sure. Confidentiality and trust win the day! Thanks, Caren

Ilene Bauer December 29, 2019 at 2:24 PM well done, gershon! best of luck in the contest... Gershon Wolf December 29, 2019 at 2:38 PM Thank you so much, ilene! Cheers, Gershon

Paula Goldsmith December 29, 2019 at 1:23 PM Good luck in the contest. I love the trees for their beauty & because their lips are sealed. Happy New Year 2020................ Gershon Wolf December 29, 2019 at 2:34 PM Thank you for such a lovely comment, Paula! Happy 2020 to you! :) gw

Jenish Somadas December 29, 2019 at 12:10 PM Lol..Nice tree..Face carved..Lips sealed..Reaching out to every corners..I will confide for sure..Good luck in the contest.. Gershon Wolf December 29, 2019 at 12:53 PM Thank you so much, Jenish! Warm wishes, Gershon