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The Tree

Written: January 29, 2024
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When a hurricane swirled,
and spread its deluge
of dark evil
onto the fresh green land
gloated
western skies reverberated
with joyous tales
trees had fallen!
ace-high trunk is besotted!
hurricane harms tree life
Had the tree fallen?
not in our endless red streams
not while our thorny limbs,
fed the thirsty roots
while roots are still alive
tunneling deep
deep into the land!

When trees rise, branches
flourish green and fresh in the sun
Tree laughing will fade in the light
and birds shall return
Undoubtedly, the birds will return
The birds will return.

Behold the majesty of a tree
a miracle of nature
standing tall and unwavering
in the face of snow, rain,
and all life's challenges
marvel at divine creation 
as trees pray with leafy arms
and wear nests akin to jewels
fools may write poems
the sole divine makes such sights 
so witness the wonder
that is a tree—a testament,
to the enduring power
of nature and the divine.

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Paige Hind February 1, 2024 at 5:36 PM Beautiful trees. Beautiful poem about trees. :)

Anisha Dutta January 30, 2024 at 9:00 AM Lovely. I am charmed. Concluding lines are superb. Blessings. Have Good Days.

Christina Bowring January 29, 2024 at 1:32 PM This is so beautiful dear Sotto. Incredibly well written from your gifted pen. Such quality throughout its entirety. So many lines to be in awe of. I love how you have repeated that the birds will return. So profound. I sensed an air of spirituality about it and I love how you have indeed portrayed the majesty of the tree so poetically- ‘ as trees pray with leafy arms- and wear nests akin to jewels- gorgeous! Indeed, an enduring power to both nature and a higher power. Loved it! Thank you . :)

Christopher Grieves January 29, 2024 at 11:34 AM Trees deserve as much poetry as we can write for them as we owe them so much! This is a wonderful job, Sotto Poet, bravo.

Sara Kendrick January 29, 2024 at 11:22 AM Sometimes it is amazing how a tree can hang in there when a storm comes through and sometimes, we wonder why that tree went down this time when it had withstood so many storms. Thanks for sharing your work with us and for your nice comments on my poem. Sara K

Ink Empress January 29, 2024 at 11:07 AM Strength of a tree amidst rain or shine youv delivered so very well. A testament to nature through your exquisite word weaving really! I loved the flow of this and the metaphors and your use of alliterations and imagery painted in such a powerful and moving manner is truly impressive and soulful to the readers eyes and mind really! You are so talented. And i also love the way youv written “ Behold the majesty of a tree a miracle of nature standing tall and unwavering“ how profound! And wise!

Hiya Sharma January 29, 2024 at 9:13 AM Oh, what a beautiful tribute to the trees, dear Sotto! Although this poem describes the magnificence and wondrous element of masterpieces created by the nature, especially the tree, here, but it can also be interpreted as a symbolism and metaphor for the resilience of a person who withstands every storm with courage and bravery following the path of wisdom too..This poem conveys so much about philosophical depth and emotions, your wordplay is so captivating as well! Absolutely loved reading this