The Maple Tree

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Cruel life that goes in diurnal circles,
Never a rest from the inexorable
Events that are flung onto our souls,
No one is ready to defy the unacceptable. 

Still we bear the jabs, the tests, the surgery
Hoping to live a better and easy life,
Till better days arrive and we will sweat
As summer heats scorch and wish an end to strife.

A year I spent bedridden full of pain
And saw the sturdy maple tree change 
Spring brings out its leaves, summer its fruit,
As seeds disperse in quite a long range
New saplings grow but the tree begins its death
Leaves take new color, an exquisite exchange,
But in the end death is inevitable as it is to all.
So I stay in my bed till time takes its toll.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 11/26/2021 4:43:00 AM
Being on bed for long is a disheartening experience. I had the same experience and I can very well relate to your feelings. In Nature too we see exuberant growth and final decay !
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Date: 9/30/2021 8:30:00 AM
The life cycle of deciduous trees is a perfect metaphor for life, death, and rebirth.. I did enjoy this write Victor...Delice
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Date: 9/29/2021 9:16:00 PM
Such a sad verse, great imagery of nature. We suffer from ailment we do not desire , but we try to go on and hope.
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Date: 9/29/2021 4:45:00 PM
Such a beautiful tree Victor, as your poem says death is inevitable, but life is wonderful and we must enjoy the time we have. An absorbing write… Belle
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Date: 9/28/2021 12:08:00 PM
This is so deep.. I love the opening stanza, because it is so true... A great write..
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Date: 9/28/2021 11:16:00 AM
- A beautiful tree ... everything has an end ... but the tree will bloom again in the spring ... no reason to stay in bed ... enjoy the autumn fireworks and clear air, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 9/28/2021 10:24:00 AM
Your beautiful and poignant verse contemplating death's inevitability, is so well written. I hope that it doesn't reflect your personal experience, though, and that you're not bedridden. Have a blessed week, Evelyn
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Date: 9/28/2021 8:22:00 AM
Victor I truly hope you are not bedridden. When I was bedridden with my appendectomy and then again with a broken hip it was horrible. This is a beautiful but sad write speaking of accepting the inevitable but death is not the end for those who love The Lord. The body dies but YOU will live on. God Bless my friend. JB
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Date: 9/28/2021 6:37:00 AM
Superbly penned, Victor, you write with a lot of self-reflection, Victor. In many ways, the seasonal cycle can be compared to the course of human life. Excellent as always, my friend.
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Date: 9/28/2021 5:13:00 AM
I don't know if this is just a write or if a real life event for you. If a real life event, I hope you are much better soon. Maple trees give off such a beautiful show especially either the yellow maple or Japanese Maples. Either of them bring some color to the yard or forest. Thanks for your visit to my page. Sara
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Date: 9/28/2021 4:06:00 AM
One must never give up Victor even if it means walking to the window and thanking God for the colors of that beautiful maple , sending love and prayers that he keep you strong, day by day : )
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Date: 9/28/2021 2:18:00 AM
Such is your poetic depth, my dear friend, you reminds us all we are a part of nature, when our winter arrives, i wonder if we shall reign once again in spring. Your poem is sad, yet i feel empathy with you, my pain also is sometimes my inspiration, as i am sure with your wonderful poetry is yours.
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Date: 9/28/2021 1:50:00 AM
The man who has perfect health is a very rich man indeed. Sadly for many of us we have the burden of ill health. Tom
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Date: 9/28/2021 1:02:00 AM
Hi Victor, You have penned such a well written, introspective write. Just like the maple tree, all will we meet the same fate. I hope you are doing better, my friend-Alexis
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Date: 9/27/2021 11:41:00 PM
Superb write, Victor, as usual, hope you, as the fictional character in the poem, gets better soon
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Date: 9/27/2021 4:17:00 PM
You are in an introspective mood. Feel better, my friend!
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Date: 9/27/2021 3:17:00 PM
Intensely contemplative write, Victor. The cycle of seasons--quite a metaphor for life. Excellent as always.
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