Spoke To a Tree

I spoke to a tree
last night; while
I sat on my garden 
chair – snug and
warm in the late
summer's air;

we spoke, of course,
of full, green branches
about to divest themselves
of veined leaves and nests,
and the feathered breasts

who will soon fly south
letting the old limbs rest,
well earned for an abundant
season – 

but we did not speak of
Global Warming...nor did we
speak of disastrous storming – 

not a word mentioned of
man-made plagues...nor of 
logging destroying our 
blessed forest glades – nor 
did we speak of human-vultures:

political leeches, using false
speeches, to steal the wealth 
of Christ's  Blessed Brothers, 
as well as the wealth of well
meaning non believing others...

We did speak of
forgiveness

and unconditional
love – wondering of
Heaven...and 
what
conversations
above....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Kulkarni Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 11:30 AM
Such a meaningful message you have for us Joe!! Loved reading your poem!!
DiMino Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 4:16 PM
Thank you so much, Smita; you made my day. Blessings!!
Dietrich Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 1:07 PM
wow, amazing poetry. Will add you to my followed poets if you are not there already
DiMino Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 7:26 AM
Thank you, Andrea; approval from such a fine writer as yourself means a lot to me. Have a beautiful day!!
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June 28, 2021 at 10:46 AM
Thank you, Andrea; you honor me -- I am so pleased. Blessings my friend.
Brewer Avatar
June 26, 2021 at 8:46 AM
Oh! Such positive good sense beautifully expressed here. With much agreement, thanks for the pleasure given. Good wishes to you, Joe.
DiMino Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 10:46 AM
You made my day, Geoffrey. Have a beautiful day my friend!!
Rodrigues Avatar
June 15, 2021 at 8:16 AM
Oh I love of what you spoke. God bless, Joe!
DiMino Avatar
June 15, 2021 at 7:52 PM
Thank you, Kim; have a beautiful evening! Blessings my friend!
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