The Sea of Trees

A wall of leaves, the sea of trees -
   A verdant blanket on the hills
That stretches out endlessly -
   Uninterrupted for miles.

My body wearies from travel;
   I'm of a strange territory.
I know something of you all
   But you don't recognize me.

Now I'm arrived for what I seek
   And could not expect afar.
Won't you be as kith - oh, trees -
   And provide me some shelter?

Your swarm is a soft embrace;
   Your stance - admirable;
So many gathered in one place
   That're loved and beautiful.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Dietrich Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I really like this imagery. A long time ago I remember seeing trees on our mountain in the fall and comparing them to an ocean
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