The Poet Tree

writing is struggling
climbing through tangled branches
of octopus trees

and it riles the leaves
to try to do as you please
when you're not at ease

so to pair a phrase
in the tangled web they weave
be cool as you can

words are as number
just measure the tree lumber
each step of the way


stan sand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Sheehan Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 7:49 PM
Excellent Haiku. Great take on the creative process. Enjoyed.
Blown Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 8:08 PM
thanks frank...life has its seasons
Rodrigues Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 4:54 PM
Love that first verse! Awesome
Blown Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 5:09 PM
thanks kim...admittedly it took awhile : )
Pigeon Tart Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 9:22 AM
Delicious poem! A fave :) xomo!
Blown Avatar
December 21, 2018 at 12:18 PM
thanks Maureen...i'm happy to be a pal at table : )
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