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Sweet Gum Beauty

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                                                    Sweet Gum Tree's Beauty
                                                   Is in crimson leaves in fall
                                                        Stands out in forest
                                                      Different in cool of year_
                                                    Danger lurks underneath

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Elton Camp

December 5, 2010 at 5:04 AM

You say a lot in just a few words here. We have a few sweet gum trees and they are just as you describe. The sweet gum balls fall on the driveway and make treacherous walking indeed. Somehow, there is never a crop failure on those things! Those who commented and didn't know the danger of which you write have never been around those trees. Elton Camp

Eamon Duffin

November 2, 2010 at 12:23 PM

Hi Sara. Beautiful piece. I, like others have never seen Sweet Gum Tree but if I ever do I wonder if I would be brave enough to sit underneath. Thanks again, Eamon

Tanya Edwards

October 31, 2010 at 8:29 AM

Thanks so much for clearing that up :-) never seen a Sweet Gum Tree. but the way you describe it in your peom, just sounds like one of those trees I'd want to be under-if I do find myself under one, I will take care! x

Tanya Edwards

October 30, 2010 at 5:02 PM

Love it, but do wonder about the danger lurking underneath? Such a beautiful picture you paint, but then danger-serenity lies underneath?? sorry Sarah, the picture is so beautiful, your lines so simply beautiful and imaginative, I would prefer to feel safe and serene, sorry again, if I'm out of line, but the trees feel so special and safe in the first few lines xxx Love it though-just a bit disconcerting-make leaf angels underneath the trees you describe!

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

October 30, 2010 at 7:48 AM

what a vivid picture you've painted here, Sara! and that last line sure gives a different side to it as well-- enjoyed reading this--Happy Halloween to you :)-- nikko :)

Fabiyas M V

October 29, 2010 at 7:31 AM

powerful imagery,sara.i enjoyed it.fabiyas

Duncan Chappell

October 29, 2010 at 1:20 AM

thank you for sharing here my friend excellent duncan

Doris Culverhouse

October 28, 2010 at 3:20 PM

yep it like to laugh while you bleed and writhe in pain. I am sending a email to you on charlie. I don't know on Jordan.

Dr Hitendra Mehta

October 28, 2010 at 5:02 AM

Sara Thnx for stopping by & commenting on my poem "Laughing Devil...." & wishing me god luck for contest... Luv/Best wishes.....Hitendra Mehta

Andrea Dietrich

October 27, 2010 at 8:27 PM

I really like this, Sara. What is the danger that lurks beneath? Love the crimson leaves line. LUv, Andrea

Deb Wilson

October 27, 2010 at 5:42 PM

Very nice tanka but I do wonder about the "danger" part! take care~Deb

Dr.Ram Mehta

October 27, 2010 at 5:27 PM

What a nice use of images you have made, Sara

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

October 27, 2010 at 4:27 PM

What danger lurks beneath, my friend? Very nice tanka. Thank you for for your continued support of my work, too. I'll be visiting and commenting more often for the next few months. Lovingly, Dane Ann