The Eternal Tree

I am Alive    Forever and always         Essence        Rebirth        Renewal
          I have earth to ground me      I have wind to move me   I have fire to cleanse         
     my     spirit        I have rain      to quench    my thirst    for growth
                      I have sun to    enlighten me        feed me  I am my own mother
              and an extension of the whole     I am   Earth         wind
                       rain   sun  fire    I am as old as life  and I am     as young
   as time   I am shelter to those who seek me   I am a bird  a flower and  the breath
              of the earth itself        I am exactly where I want to be     I am life
       I am first and last  the beginning and the end   I am one from many
                        I am what I am   I live  I grow  and I die. I am  Reborn unto myself
                                                          I am the great circle                   
                                                           My limbs know no                          
                                                           Boundaries; while                            
                                                           My leaves whisper                      
                                                           The one truth of the                      
                                                           Whole  through the           
                                                           Seasons changing
                                                            Colors that I wear 
                                                            Upon my   heart's                  
                                                            Sleeve, I'm home
                                                           To Earth Mother’s
                                                           Melodious  Life; I
                                                           Sing for the whole
                                                         World to hear - trees
                                                       Are Earth Mother's Song
                                                       Blowing 'round the leafy            
                                                  Globe; eyes of the world song 
    {{{{{{{{{{{{{{ Of the Mother   breath of the living   soul of the earth }}}}}}}}}}}}




***Senses evoked here are: Touching, Tasting, Hearing, Smelling and Seeing
***Elements evoked are: Water, Wind, Earth Metal, and Fire
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008


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Date: 12/27/2016 2:49:00 AM
Superb like the other one. Love your depth and understanding of circles and stuff. Jannie
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Date: 4/28/2014 10:15:00 PM
I am just randomly flipping through the website and have come across your poem and I wish to praise your brilliance. A beautiful work of art you have crafted. Well done :)
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Date: 1/2/2010 6:10:00 AM
Hi Kristen, I have commented on this before when you first posted it. Not only is it a perfect example of concrete poetry, but and astonishing superior piece of writing as welll. You are so....gifted. Miss you my friend. Love, Lainie
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Date: 12/31/2009 1:03:00 PM
Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. A well deserved honor.
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Date: 12/29/2009 9:05:00 AM
Congrats on this selection, Kristin. I think I've commented on this one before...too lazy to go down the list. Anywho, this is typical Kristin marvelous. Love, daver P.S. I love trees too.
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Date: 12/29/2009 7:37:00 AM
Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week Kristin. I wish you the best with your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/28/2009 3:30:00 AM
Congratulations on your fine poem being featured this week Kristin, Happy New Year >> James,xx
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Date: 12/28/2009 12:34:00 AM
Congrats on your feature poem this new year week Kristin.Rgds Brian
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Date: 11/30/2009 9:58:00 PM
Kristin, congrats on your success in Deborah's contest...Raul
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Date: 11/30/2009 1:03:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Deborah's contest Kristin. Love,Carol
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Date: 11/30/2009 10:32:00 AM
Kristin, cool shape - congrats on your win in Deborah's contest >> James
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Date: 11/29/2009 9:57:00 PM
Dear Kristin, The spirituality of this amazing concrete is incredible. Congratulations on your win in Deb's contest. Much love, Lainie. PS - I miss you!
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Date: 11/29/2009 6:31:00 PM
Amazing artistry, both in verse and design! Congratulations dear Kristin!! ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 11/29/2009 5:21:00 PM
Wonderful shape poem, Kristin! No wonder you placed so highly in Deborah's contest! Congratulations~! Hugs, Donna
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Date: 11/2/2009 1:45:00 PM
Dear Kris if you haven't submitted a Concrete poem for my contest please use this loverly verse! Light & Love
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Date: 5/6/2009 9:01:00 AM
Congratulations on your contest win with this creative poem. Well done! I wish you continued success with your writing. My other comment contains the rest. Karen
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Date: 5/3/2009 9:38:00 PM
Nice work and best wishes in the next round...Raul
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Date: 4/13/2009 7:10:00 AM
This amazing poem should be read again, I'm always glad that we are meant to re-read the amazing works, once the contest entries are announced...they should not be forgotten when they are this wonderful!! Congratulations dear Kristin!! ~love, Carrie
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Date: 4/13/2009 5:51:00 AM
Hello my comrade in overeating marshmallow peeps! ~lol~ They are just too good to resist. Well, warmest congrats on this incredible masterpiece placing in Debbie's contest! A reminder of your outrageous talent. Love, Shar
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Date: 4/13/2009 1:02:00 AM
Congrats on your success in Debbie's contest Kristin.Rgds Brian
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Date: 4/12/2009 12:12:00 PM
Amazing shape Kristin and congrats for placing in the contest, Happy Easter...Raul
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Date: 4/1/2009 9:11:00 PM
A VISUAL MASTERPIECE ENCOMPASSING ALL THE SENSES WITH ITS UNIVERSAL MESSAGE. Best wishes to you, dear Kristen in the final round. Your friend, Lainie
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Date: 3/31/2009 11:46:00 AM
This is beautiful Kristin! Congratulations on making it through the first round! Good Luck!~Trudy~
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Date: 3/31/2009 6:57:00 AM
Congrats Krisitin on all 3 poems making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals. Love, Shar
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Date: 3/30/2009 3:35:00 PM
I always admire the work and creativity that goes into these poems. Congratulations on having three poems selected for the finals. Well done and best wishes for the final round. Love Heidie
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