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Sycamore-Fig Tree

A shelter for man and birds
With green mulberry-like leaves
Known for Zachaeus' salvation
When he met Jesus






For Francine Roberts' contest:'Flowers,Trees,Grass or Bees'

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Nancy Jones

July 31, 2011 at 12:09 AM

Isn't it just cool that a little bitty man can be remembered so long? Dig the write, Joseph.

Jslambert Mister Roboto

July 21, 2011 at 2:36 AM

Zachaeus'! WOW! What a blast from the past...I have to admit it has been a LOOOONG time since I read the verses concerning Zachaeus. I had to give a Bible reading at church as a teen, and I totally bombed on his name. I think I called him something like Zackeee-ous. At least i did not pronounce it Zachariah.

Joseph Osita

July 31, 2011 at 9:29 AM

Hahaha that's funny. Thanks for your kind words on my poem

Nette Onclaud

May 27, 2011 at 4:27 AM

such comforting and serene work of art, joseph... a winning number for me! :) huggs, nette

Andrea Dietrich

May 25, 2011 at 7:34 PM

what a lovely idea to describe a sycamore this way. NICE.

Carolyn Devonshire

May 25, 2011 at 10:57 AM

I did not know the history of the sycamore-fig tree, Joseph. Your entry is both educational and beautifully penned. Wishing you success in Francine's contest! Love, Carolyn