The Tree

come sit beneath its branches your back against the gnarled trunk hear the wind speak quietly nature's poetry
Barbara Gorelick For the Trees Everywhere contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Puddifoot Avatar
February 23, 2012 at 3:40 PM
congrats on your win in the contest; this has a lovely peaceful feel to it :-)
Merryman Avatar
February 23, 2012 at 3:29 PM
A lovely poem, Barbara. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
Kendrick Avatar
February 22, 2012 at 4:37 PM
Congrats..I knew it was a winner..Way to go lady...Sara
Pettit Avatar
February 22, 2012 at 2:45 PM
Short and sweet. A pleasant poem to read.
Aul Avatar
February 22, 2012 at 1:01 PM
Very calming words - Congrats......George
Mossburg Avatar
February 22, 2012 at 4:26 AM
Very,very nice. Listening to the wind in the trees is special and so peaceful. Congratulations on your win.
Brown Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 8:19 AM
Congratulations on your win in ~Russell's~ "Trees Everywhere" contest Barbara. Love, Carol
Kendrick Avatar
February 12, 2012 at 1:37 PM
Very desciptive and expressive work..I could just see, hear, and feel this tree..Good luck in the contest..Reads like winning material to me..Sara
Dietrich Avatar
February 11, 2012 at 12:15 AM
wow, I can HEAR it and see it. Wonderful imagery, Barbara.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 11:42 PM
You have inspired me to find a shady tree to sit under this weekend with pen and paper. Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Rhonda
Onclaud Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 9:23 PM
lovely portrait of trees with a tranquil feel to it, barbara!.. best of luck!..:) huggs!
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