The Sap Turns To Amber

From dry wooden cracks
Seeps the elixir of life
Oozing out of its earthy shell
It crawls upon the outer walls
Of its once eternal prison

It flows and covers
Encompasses and drowns all
Preserving death within its clarity
All else seems insignificant and weak
Thus it perishes before the creeping nectar from within

The elements awaken
And let loose upon the forgotten and the lost
Time passes and clouds pass by
Frayed by the undying winds

The Sap Turns to Amber

Carries within its crystal the tales of an era
Trapped now in golden glass
Forever preserved, yet still forgotten

So the amber in our hearts preserves
Our defeats and triumphs
Within its recesses

Only the foolish are captivated by the luster
And only the wise see through to its core
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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George   Avatar
December 11, 2009 at 5:44 AM
Timesless piece with profound insight. Sincerely, Lainie
Dover Avatar
July 6, 2008 at 11:57 AM
i thought this was one of the best poems i've heard for ages-Anthony
Buys Avatar
July 6, 2008 at 7:24 AM
So very profound, you have written this so well and with so much insight. Very well done. Regards Heidie
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