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The Leaning Tree

The leaning tree has battled many a storm
The scars are plain to see
It's crooked trunk and twisted branches
are a living testimony

As I pass in dreary weather
I always take a second
To rest behind his broad limbed back
hidden from the wind

When at last the summer comes
I lean upon that curving bark
There to share my favourite book
Beneath his leafy arc

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Debasish Datta

Date: 6/1/2011 9:15:00 AM

Simple, wholesome, good poetry. Well lit. Thanks

Dalila Agtani

Date: 5/17/2011 10:54:00 PM

Nick, Very nice message Nick. Living in the edge and yet alive! Sharing its beauty no matter what. Thank you for reading my poem. Nice meeting you here in Poetry Soup. Dalila

Zzzzz Zzzzz

Date: 4/22/2011 12:22:00 PM

Good write, with some nice imagery.

Kimberly Larocca

Date: 4/20/2011 5:37:00 AM

Hi Nick, just wanted to stop by. I really love the Learning Tree. I also wanted to let you know that a comment you made on one of my poems always stuck with me and is one of the reasons I decided to publish a book. What you said motivated me and I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciated it. Have a great day.

Lisa Cooper

Date: 4/13/2011 8:39:00 AM

lovely write. makes me think of warm weather and cold ice.

James Foulk

Date: 4/12/2011 8:43:00 PM

a great write, really enjoyed reading it.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/12/2011 3:18:00 PM

Enjoyed reading this one ...I get the feeling it is about a person that is the tree and the one who gives shelter and strength..Sara

James Rasmusson

Date: 4/8/2011 11:49:00 PM

Hi Nick, glad you enjoyed my "Ann an Andy Drogynous". For the tune, if you Google with the keywords: "Mister and Mississippi Patti Page" it should bring up Patti's 1950's version of the song. I plan on putting up on YouTube my own song version of "Ann and Andy Drogynous" in June. Hey, I like your 'Leaning Tree' poem- I can really relate. ~Jim MeanderthalMan

Lisa Cooper

Date: 4/7/2011 2:49:00 PM

I thoroughly enjoyed your poem. thank you for sharing your talent.

Date: 4/7/2011 2:01:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your work today, well done. In regards to your comment on my poem Seven it was based on the Mohawk legend; Prophecy of the Seventh Generation and it was a reposted poem. Thanks for asking. Alexa

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/7/2011 6:11:00 AM

Superbly set scene Nick with great imagery to compliment the reader under the tree.. we have many trees on our property and luv to sit under their blooming tops to read and write poetry.. amazing lines to soothe the soul luv..