My Warrior

He has a unique relationship with every tree, watching them sway gently in the cool October breezes like a dance, whispering secrets to him that cannot be described in the language of words, their red and gold leaves swirling and twirling around him like tiny magical fairies. This is the mystical side of my warrior. By: Carole O'Terry Duet Copyright: 2017 "All Rights Reserved"

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Robert Lindley

Date: 4/1/2018 12:15:00 PM

ANOTHER GEM FOUND THIS MORN. I love this excellent poem my friend. Reminds me of my Native American grandfather and how he saw Nature, this world and life. For he too was a courageous warrior with no war to fight,since his people had surrendered before he was born. A fav...

Robert Lindley
Date: 4/2/2018 7:38:00 AM

My grandfather was Choctaw, his daughter my mom was married to my father that was red-headed, and of third generation Irish/English bloodline. Mom's mother was German, Danish, Dutch bloodline.We both Share American Indian/Irish bloodlines...

Carole Duet
Date: 4/1/2018 10:22:00 PM

Well Robert, my great grandmother was Cherokee who was married to my red-headed Irish great grandfather. So, yes, there is an inherent love of nature and poetry in me. I'm so glad you liked the poem whose inspiration was someone I used to know who also has the heart of a warrior and who also loves the American Indian culture.

Kristina Whitmore

Date: 11/30/2017 1:05:00 AM

Oh I absolutely love this short poetic description of a warrior. This reminds me of my 'Night Lady' poem except much more passion with the imagery and fairies. Amazing poem!

Carole Duet
Date: 11/30/2017 8:58:00 AM

Thank you, Kristina. I will have to read your poem. :D Carole Duet

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/29/2017 5:14:00 PM

Hello Carole, I can see the trees swaying in the wind. I have enjoyed this poem. Have a nice evening my friend.

Carole Duet
Date: 11/29/2017 9:42:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene, and thanks for reading. :D Carole Duet

Maria Williams

Date: 11/17/2017 1:38:00 AM

Just beautiful Carole this personification. Loved it....Maria xx

Carole Duet
Date: 11/17/2017 9:12:00 PM

Thank you Maria. I'm so glad you liked it. Carole

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/13/2017 1:26:00 AM

Lovely personification, dear. How good it would be to hear the secrets of the trees. :)

Carole Duet
Date: 10/13/2017 8:41:00 PM

Thanks, Eileen. Glad you liked it...but it didn't even place!:( lol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/1/2017 8:12:00 PM

This is lovely, Carole. I somehow missed it in your list of poems. Why are you going off messenger? I hope I'll see you at my hotmail!!

Carole Duet
Date: 10/1/2017 8:23:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. And, I'm not going off messenger. I just thought people would like to know that "privacy" on messenger is mute. But, I don't have anything to hide...at least not so far. lol

Jan Allison

Date: 9/27/2017 4:05:00 PM

such lovely personification Carole, a joy to read on this autumnal evening:-) hugs Jan xx

Carole Duet
Date: 10/1/2017 8:22:00 PM

Just saw your comment, Jan. Thanks. It's still warm like summer here. Wish we had some of that wonderful Fall weather. hugs backatcha!

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/23/2017 10:15:00 AM

Nicely short penned my friend...best of luck...god bless...^WW^

Carole Duet
Date: 9/23/2017 6:16:00 PM

Thank you WW. Back atcha! :) Carole Duet

Niall Fulham

Date: 9/23/2017 4:30:00 AM

Hi Carole , I love the way you think out of the box my friend very enjoyable read ::)))) hugs

Carole Duet
Date: 9/23/2017 6:14:00 PM

Thank you very much, Niall. I'm glad you liked it. Carole Duet

Silent One

Date: 9/19/2017 3:53:00 PM

A few lines but excellent personification..

Carole Duet
Date: 9/19/2017 7:53:00 PM

Thank you, S1. Yes, sometimes we can say so much in just a few words. That's what I like about poetry. Carole Duet

White Wolf

Date: 9/19/2017 12:54:00 AM

Awesome, Carole! Need I say more? This one really speaks to me! Best of luck

Carole Duet
Date: 9/19/2017 7:46:00 PM

Thank you, my dear friend. Of course I knew it would. ;) Carole

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/18/2017 9:15:00 AM

What a wonderful and insightful message.. Truth is true and valiant warriors, know well the value of life, ans how precious life is.. Adding this fine gem to my fav list my friend..

Carole Duet
Date: 9/18/2017 4:40:00 PM

Thank you, Robert. I'm so glad you liked it. Carole

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/17/2017 7:00:00 PM

Beautiful personification of the wind Carole. Lovely poetic expression and rhythm. The imagery was quite stunning as well! Enjoyed!!

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/17/2017 8:56:00 PM

lol! Sorry Carole, I was going to say trees at first, but then I read your poem again and thought.., wind, I guess because of the first line, where you say; 'He had a unique relationship with every tree', that line really impressed me! But i noticed now that this is for a contest, so trees makes total sense.

Carole Duet
Date: 9/17/2017 8:22:00 PM

Thank you, Susan, but it was supposed to be a personification of the trees but... it could be the wind too.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/17/2017 5:30:00 PM

I really liked this lovely poem!

Carole Duet
Date: 9/17/2017 5:52:00 PM

Thank you, Arthur. I'm so glad you did. :)