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The Cycle of Nature - Paying It Forward and Back

     A tree needs sun, water and soil
       gives back its fruit...
          and its shade
          on a hot, sultry day

     A bee needs a flower to pollinate
       gives the world honey 
          sweetens life
          soothes living souls

     We too have our needs
        our sun ---------------- the warmth of parents
        our water and soil ---- their nurture
        our flower ------------- their love

     We too give back
        our warmth
        our nurture
        ~ our love

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Bill Baker

Date: 7/23/2025 5:55:00 PM

Nice title for this poem, gw. Good metaphor too, my friend. BB

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/23/2025 6:38:00 PM

Thank you so much for the encouragement, Bill. btw, it was 100 degrees Fahrenheit with 80% humidity in my neighborhood in Chicago today. ~ Suffering succotash, Gershon

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/22/2025 3:33:00 AM

what a beautiful metaphor/comparison. Love the softness of your words.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/22/2025 8:09:00 PM

I appreciate your gentle, peaceful words, Sara. Thanks, gw