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The Felling

Where branches once stretched out their leafy arms,
stark truncated silhouettes
now scar the twilight sky


13.10.19
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P.S. Awtry

October 17, 2019 at 10:41 AM

I thought that there was true sadness beneath this poem and I see from your comment that the scene is in your own window. It is a strange feeling to see a tree reduced to its stump—to see that a cathedral of nature leaves so small a footprint...like a gravestone.

Wendy Watson

April 1, 2020 at 12:50 AM

What a wonderful comment, P.S. Yes, there is a poignancy to stark pruning of nature yet necessary for new life.

Mark Toney

October 13, 2019 at 3:13 PM

Wendy, your subject matter, title and word choice is brilliant! I especially appreciate your use of the word "truncated" (shortened), which can be traced back to the Latin word for the trunk of a tree, which is truncus. Matches your theme perfectly :) ~Mark

Wendy Watson

October 13, 2019 at 4:41 PM

Thank you for appreciating the vocabulary,Mark. I felt that 'The felling' had an ominous tone for some reason and I'm pleased that you made the link with truncation which I'd intended. Sadly the scene depicted is right outside my window!

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