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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Breedt Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 2:49 AM
Superb like the other one. Love your depth and understanding of circles and stuff. Jannie
Nance Avatar
April 28, 2014 at 10:15 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 :)
George   Avatar
January 2, 2010 at 6:10 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
Nutter Avatar
December 31, 2009 at 1:03 PM
Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. A well deserved honor.
Austin Avatar
December 29, 2009 at 9:05 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.
Brown Avatar
December 29, 2009 at 7:37 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
Fraser Avatar
December 28, 2009 at 3:30 AM
Congratulations on your fine poem being featured this week Kristin, Happy New Year >> James,xx
Strand Avatar
December 28, 2009 at 12:34 AM
Congrats on your feature poem this new year week Kristin.Rgds Brian
Moreno Avatar
November 30, 2009 at 9:58 PM
Kristin, congrats on your success in Deborah's contest...Raul
Brown Avatar
November 30, 2009 at 1:03 PM
Congratulations on your win in Deborah's contest Kristin. Love,Carol
Fraser Avatar
November 30, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Kristin, cool shape - congrats on your win in Deborah's contest >> James
George   Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 9:57 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!
Richards Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 6:31 PM
Amazing artistry, both in verse and design! Congratulations dear Kristin!! ~ Love, Carrie
Golden Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 5:21 PM
Wonderful shape poem, Kristin! No wonder you placed so highly in Deborah's contest! Congratulations~! Hugs, Donna
Guzzi Avatar
November 2, 2009 at 1:45 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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May 6, 2009 at 9:01 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
Moreno Avatar
May 3, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Nice work and best wishes in the next round...Raul
Richards Avatar
April 13, 2009 at 7:10 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
Winter Avatar
April 13, 2009 at 5:51 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
Strand Avatar
April 13, 2009 at 1:02 AM
Congrats on your success in Debbie's contest Kristin.Rgds Brian
Moreno Avatar
April 12, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Amazing shape Kristin and congrats for placing in the contest, Happy Easter...Raul
George   Avatar
April 1, 2009 at 9:11 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
Rider Avatar
March 31, 2009 at 11:46 AM
This is beautiful Kristin! Congratulations on making it through the first round! Good Luck!~Trudy~
Winter Avatar
March 31, 2009 at 6:57 AM
Congrats Krisitin on all 3 poems making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals. Love, Shar
Buys Avatar
March 30, 2009 at 3:35 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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