Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Sapling To Tree

A tender sapling -- delicate, frail
  without support will often fail
Tied to a stake, it has a chance
  to grow up straight, to firm its stance...

Oftentimes we judge a tree
  by its leaves and stature
When roots trunk and branches
  ~ reveal its character

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Caren Krutsinger February 5, 2020 at 5:27 PM This is how I see young new teachers who used to be assigned a mentor, but no longer have that kind of support system. Gershon Wolf February 5, 2020 at 10:53 PM I guess the old ways are no longer 'meant' to be... ~ Can we start groaning yet?! :) gw

Michelle Faulkner February 1, 2020 at 4:44 PM So true, it is the soul of the tree we often don't see (ha, didn't mean to do that!) - introspective and intriguing..

Jenish Somadas January 31, 2020 at 12:26 AM Lol..lovely and deep..trees and our mind have their roots.. don't judge the minds with their leaves.. Gershon Wolf January 31, 2020 at 11:23 AM --- but will you mind if they leave?! LOL Thanks, Jenish!

Kim Rodrigues January 30, 2020 at 10:05 PM Excellent write, my friend! Meaningful! Gershon Wolf January 31, 2020 at 11:22 AM Thanks for the praise, Kim. Appreciated! :) Gershon

Heidi Sands January 30, 2020 at 9:45 PM Interesting. I enjoyed this Gershon. I love the many creative things you write about. :) Gershon Wolf January 31, 2020 at 11:21 AM Oh, thank you so, so much for such a wonderful compliment, Heidi! Know that I so look forward to your 'communes with Nature!' Warmest wishes, Gershon