The Tree of Creed

The tree of creed, but only a seed, grows so green for lack of what’s seen.
The tree of creed, held straight with a tether, does need the support
for it is as strong as a feather.
The tree of creed, alone forms to leather, to endure the wind and rain,
for how many can predict the weather?
The tree of creed, from this cold, will drop the leaves of splendour;
scattered like marbles, they succumb to the wind, the sender.
The tree of creed, grows crooked, for lack there of the light;
who would have thought this world would be cause of such a blight.
The tree of creed, so dark and tweed, seems to stand alone;
for nothing else can survive in this place it calls home.
The tree of creed, all alone indeed, in this patch of dirt;
if only one could see how much this tree does hurt.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Ponce Avatar
May 29, 2014 at 3:26 AM
This poem is indeed great to merit being featured. Your composition style still has me in awe. Keep it up!
Parsons Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 11:36 AM
Thanks, I'll see what I can do :)
Fairish Avatar
May 28, 2014 at 2:46 PM
I'm a lover of trees :) This is a good tree poem thanks for posting very creative .
Parsons Avatar
May 28, 2014 at 7:01 PM
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. :)
Mehta Avatar
May 28, 2014 at 5:26 AM
Interesting and creative. Congrats on your poem being featured this week,
Parsons Avatar
May 28, 2014 at 6:59 PM
Thanks!
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April 26, 2013 at 7:59 PM
Taylor, ;-) Wishing you a nice warm welcome to the Poetry Soup. I hope you find this community to be one of the best. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets, and myself! If you ever want or need feedback on any given poem, please feel free and look me up by clicking on my name anytime you see it. HUGS <3 from your newest friend ~*~SKAT"
Parsons Avatar
April 27, 2013 at 2:48 PM
Thanks, and will do.
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April 26, 2013 at 8:51 AM
Brilliant poem with great metaphorical undercurrents. Thanks for sharing.
Parsons Avatar
April 27, 2013 at 2:49 PM
Thanks! :)
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