Lee Carter Poet Rhyme

The Tire Swing

A tire swing hanging from a willow tree
barely swaying to and fro
my small feet sweep
and kick up dirt 
on the ground beneath and below.
                        
Under a cold damp gray sky
safety is found here in the yard
from the darkness of the house
and the many things
I want to forget and discard.
                                            
As the rope holds my weight
my little mind is lost
too young to grasp the damage 
or understand the cost.
                  
I am the master of holding back tears
a lump keeps words from escaping
I scream silently inside 
keeping my thoughts from shaping.
                 
Slowly the motion rocks my fear to sleep
and I come back to where I came
imagination takes over
burying sad places
in my little frame.
                        
My thoughts set free to run with wonder
oh how I love this tree 
that I'm under.
           
Peace found while floating in a soft rubber tire
dark soul lit again 
twirling under and
higher and higher.
                   
Like scars that fade but never go away
rope has left a mark still Imprinted on the tree limb
In that yard
today.
 

                                           7/20/15

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Mary Rotman August 14, 2015 at 2:42 PM Very nice! Especially last stanza.

James Tate July 29, 2015 at 2:41 PM You took me back on the swing poem, good subject with your special twist included. Good job. Also reminded me of one I wrote.

Sara Kendrick July 29, 2015 at 2:36 PM Our youth experiences do put a mark on us and mostly we will always have an imprint there..I hope that it is a good positive imprint..Thanks for dropping by..Sara

Andrea Dietrich July 26, 2015 at 9:53 PM this is absolutely wonderful. I see congrats to you below. Was it in one of those Best poem type contests? oh, wait I see you got POTD!!! Congratulations. This one surely deserved it.

Constance La France July 25, 2015 at 7:27 PM Lee, congratulations on your placement with this beautiful write and thanks for visiting my poetry

Lara Wash July 23, 2015 at 2:11 PM Nice poem Lee

Connie Marcum Wong July 23, 2015 at 1:38 AM It sounds like the tree was a friend that saved you in its quiet way. How beautifully you have expressed this poetic story. I can see why it was selected POTD! Congratulations Lee!

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 22, 2015 at 2:39 PM So much emotions you arouse here.. the actions and tragedy that is here.. descriptive!! Message is also pack!! Congratz!~Olive Eloisa

Kp Nunez July 22, 2015 at 10:26 AM This is a masterfully subtle presentation of the dark depth from where this child is currently buried under. Some form of abuse surely. The last verse aptly calls attention of the damage already done, never to be removed from her person. No wonder this got the POTD! Happy for you, Lee. Congratulations! hugs!

Constance La France July 22, 2015 at 8:54 AM Lee a big congratulations on having this beautiful poem selected as Poem of the Day, so deserving, enjoy the honor Lee Carter July 22, 2015 at 9:57 AM Thank you BW : ) I appreciate you and all your words and visits ~ lee

Eve Roper July 22, 2015 at 8:40 AM Children or little angels blessed with emotions like adults they still understand what is going around them. Hugs and congratulations on poem of the day Lee Carter July 22, 2015 at 9:55 AM Yes ...sometimes they understand better than adults : ) Thank you Eve for the congratulations! ~ lee

Casarah Nance July 22, 2015 at 8:14 AM I know this is for my contest so I'm not going to read it yet...but I do want to congratulate you on it being featured as poem of the day :) Lee Carter July 22, 2015 at 9:52 AM Thank you Casarsh... Very freeing to "get low" Your contest will help a few ease the pain of some demons I'm sure : ) ~ lee

Anindya Mohan Tagore July 22, 2015 at 8:04 AM Wonderful poem... enjoyed the swing of emotions. Loved it... Bobby Lee Carter July 22, 2015 at 9:46 AM Glad you enjoyed my poem Anindya thank you! ~ lee

Alexis Y. July 22, 2015 at 7:20 AM Lee, this is a deep emotional piece. I felt pain and joy as I was reading your heartfelt write. The joy came from seeing that the tire swing brought peace(safe haven)in the midst of so much darkness.Congratulations on getting the poem of the day it was well deserved.Good luck in the contest. :)Alexis(7) Lee Carter July 22, 2015 at 9:45 AM Thank you for your congratulations Alexis ~ lee

Anne-Lise Andresen July 22, 2015 at 4:08 AM - Lee, Congratulations on a great poem: P. O. T. D. - //Anne-Lise :) Lee Carter July 22, 2015 at 7:21 AM Thank you Anne ... I was nice surprise : )

Robert Lindley July 21, 2015 at 10:42 PM Very deep and so well crafted. Adding this gem to my fav list and thanks. A7 Lee Carter July 22, 2015 at 1:20 AM Thank you very much Robert! For your support and your kind words!

Darlene Gifford July 21, 2015 at 8:17 PM A great write, full of hidden, dark meanings. It's sure to do well in the contest. Best of luck. A 7. ~~Darlene Lee Carter July 22, 2015 at 1:19 AM Darlene thank you for your support I appreciate your kind words! ~ lee

Peter Lewis Holmes July 21, 2015 at 5:14 PM A deep memory from the " hangin tree"...and thanks for the comment...Peter Lee Carter July 22, 2015 at 1:17 AM : ) ... Thank you Mr. Holmes!

Constance La France July 21, 2015 at 3:15 PM Eve, a moving and emotional write, I felt the pain in each word, 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, glances ... Lee Carter July 22, 2015 at 1:16 AM Thank you BW I appreciate your support : )

Joseph May July 21, 2015 at 3:05 PM A deep write with melancholy overtones Lee... best wishes Lee Carter July 22, 2015 at 1:15 AM Thank you Joseph!

Julia Ward July 21, 2015 at 9:00 AM Evocative write, so well done. Julia Lee Carter July 21, 2015 at 9:16 AM Thank you for reading and for the kind words Julia : ) ~ lee