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The Sycamore Tree

I was born to breathe free, outdoors  
count my rings and you will know how old I am 
I come from a family of sycamores 

I own a massive trunk when eagles soar 
they perch upon my branch they do yes mam 
although my roots run deep inside the floor  

I am durable with growth you can't ignore 
my peels are white, tan and green dear Sam 
adaptable in most soils I outlive the albacore 

I prefer direct sun and in Egyptian folklore  
I am also known as the Holy Tree of man 
connecting both worlds now forevermore 

Often found by river beds by open shore  
my bulk is sensitive without sham  
I was born to breathe free, outdoors 
I come from a family of sycamores 

Sept 2, 2022

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Linda Alice Fowler Date: 9/3/2022 7:20:00 AM Hi Vie. There are lots of sycamores in Texas :) They are lovely to look at from the ground (as your pic shows). I think I might go lie in the grass under one today :) Linda Login to Reply

Michael Tor Date: 9/2/2022 6:27:00 PM This Villanelle wonderful to read Vie. I am marking it as a favorite. Blessings my Dear... Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 9/2/2022 6:47:00 PM Glad you enjoyed this one Michael, God Bless

Sotto Poet Date: 9/2/2022 2:03:00 PM Excellent poem. I found the information on this tree to be remarkable; beautifully handled, Vienna! Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 9/2/2022 4:00:00 PM Thank you for stopping by Sotto, I love trees, each one has a story, :)

Rico Leffanta Date: 9/2/2022 11:19:00 AM Today is a perfect day to plant one in the northern hemisphere! Enjoyed! Aloha! Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 9/2/2022 4:00:00 PM Ever day is a a perfect day to plant a tree, thanks for stopping by Rico , bet you have palm trees where you are,

Vijay Pandit Date: 9/2/2022 5:46:00 AM I enjoyed reading about this tree--so well done, Vienna. Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 9/2/2022 8:02:00 AM Thank you dear Vijay, not an easy form, but I enjoyed researching the tree, glad you liked it have a great weekend

Victor Buhagiar Date: 9/2/2022 2:54:00 AM Brilliant poem about a lovely tree. Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 9/2/2022 8:01:00 AM Thanks for the visit dear Victor, have a great weekend :)

Unseeking Seeker Date: 9/2/2022 1:45:00 AM Beautiful poem MRR ~ enjoyed! Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 9/2/2022 8:01:00 AM Thanks for taking the time to read and comment dear Seeker

Arthur Vaso Date: 9/1/2022 11:07:00 PM Very beautiful Vienna, loved this! Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 9/2/2022 8:01:00 AM Thank you for reading and comment dear poet friend