Gert W. Knop Poet I do not know?

Shadow

I cannot see my shadow,
And between brownish leaves and  tears
I rest under the tree of dreams
and of forgetting.


So many fruits I never tasted,
so many hearts 
I had  refused  to comfort
in their misery,
I see those in the shadow of the tree.


I cannot see my shadow
on the grass,
and even the tree's shadow now casts  light.
Past and presence merge
like autum still has sunny days.


I cannot see my shadow,
And between brownish leaves,
my arms strech out into the sky
like branches of a tree.


And with the clouds
and winds
my dreams escape
into beloved distance.

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Adell Foster October 2, 2009 at 8:53 AM Gert this is a marvelous read which held my attention from beginning to end. Ithank you for sharing the write and for your lovely comments. :-) God Bless, Always, Adell

P Sheart September 25, 2009 at 12:08 PM Good morning Gert Oh what beautiful sentiments you pen. I find myself one with the tree as I look up into the sky fading into a dreamlike state. Well, it's time to come down now, ha! Hey, the second verse is so beautiful!! Touches my heart...Thanks for sharing your amazing poetry it's such a pleasure to read. I just completed #80! Take care hun, Blessings to you and yours. Love Light Truth Patricia

Charmaine Chircop September 25, 2009 at 7:54 AM we are dreamers craving for love.escaping to fantasy world..:)excellent once more my friend-Charma