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The Tree of Life

The tree of life,I climb today, So hard to climb, Try different ways Life breeze is blowing, It swings, it sways I hold on tight, I climb,I pray, I wont fall. I have to stay, C L I M B I N G for that, Victorious day.....

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Patricia L Graham

Date: 4/2/2014 7:40:00 AM

Very clever and with victorious roots too!!!

Richard Palmer
Date: 4/5/2014 12:22:00 PM

yep,victory from the roots,,,thanks Patricia

Amy Green

Date: 2/26/2014 10:32:00 PM

The meaning of the structure- all of it. Brilliant.

Richard Palmer
Date: 4/5/2014 12:21:00 PM

thanks again Amy,,,yeah I gave it a lot of thought,,,

Amy Green

Date: 2/26/2014 10:31:00 PM

I really enjoyed this. Not just words, but structure. Standing ovation!

Richard Palmer
Date: 4/5/2014 12:19:00 PM

thank you Amy,,,taking it with a bow lol

Mehnaz Veetil

Date: 1/1/2013 10:23:00 PM

Tree of life- a historic allusion too. Great creativity here. Loved it. True, feel like climbing this tree. Wish you luck. , Mehnaz.

Richard Palmer
Date: 1/2/2013 5:16:00 AM

thank you very much,climb Mehnaz,climb high for 2013

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/22/2012 4:57:00 PM

This is very cool, try climbing from the bottom up. it has an intresting feel "Victorious day for that climbing, stay to I have, I wont fall, I climb, I pray, tight I hold on, it swings it sways, is blowing life breeze, try different ways to climb. So hard the tree of life I climb today,"

Richard Palmer
Date: 11/24/2012 10:47:00 AM

lol,crossed my eyes lol,thanks Richard

Germaine Thompson

Date: 10/13/2012 8:27:00 AM

yow Richard dis shat dawg an how yuh form it out like a real tree sick!!!! yow mi a invite yuh a mi poetry event fi come perform this when yuh ready bredda just link mi if yh interested zeen!!!

Richard Palmer
Date: 10/13/2012 3:57:00 PM

yuh see it mi doops,jus trying a bit of creativity,happy yuh luv di vibes,bless up Germaine

Len Gasun

Date: 9/7/2012 8:41:00 AM

I feel like climbing while reading your awesome poem, Richard. I've almost missed this poem of yours. *I love it and your form is very creative, More power to you always. Thank you for stopping by today leaving an appreciative comment to my poem dedicated to our very dear friend, PD, Have a nice day filled with graces always! :) hugs, leonora

Richard Palmer
Date: 9/7/2012 8:57:00 AM

thank you very much,same to you oxoxox

Lide Sangtam

Date: 8/16/2012 12:12:00 PM

Narrow is the way to truth and life and if we have faith that surpasses all human knowledge and understanding, we will get to the place of serenity which was lose. I love your poems. love your creativity! take care.

Richard Palmer
Date: 8/16/2012 2:32:00 PM

thank you very much Lide,your comment was heart warming

Keisha Davis

Date: 8/15/2012 12:36:00 PM

this is beautiful..love the creativity as well

Richard Palmer
Date: 8/16/2012 2:30:00 PM

thanks much Keisha

Omojewve Emmanuel Brown

Date: 7/22/2012 5:39:00 AM

wonderful man! great work, am enjoying myself. go for contest. I will post a work on tree of life for in one of my poetry book.

Richard Palmer
Date: 8/16/2012 2:29:00 PM

thanks Alfred

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/21/2012 4:40:00 PM

This is just wonderful. DId you put it in to the shape contest? I think it could work there!!

Richard Palmer
Date: 7/21/2012 11:00:00 PM

THANK YOU,NO,GONNA GIVE IT A TRY ANDREA

Sukmawati Komala

Date: 7/17/2012 10:53:00 PM

this is awesome, you delivered smiles,peace comfort and joy while i climb with you. Thank you so much Richard :) SK

Richard Palmer
Date: 7/18/2012 6:04:00 AM

holding your hand,won't let you fall,thanks SK

Joy Wellington

Date: 7/15/2012 8:10:00 AM

SUCH A BEAUTY MY FRIEND!!!! LOVING IT TO THE MAX!!! Blessings. Joy Wells

Richard Palmer
Date: 7/16/2012 9:38:00 AM

thanks Joy,loving it too my pretty friend

Cheryl Glans

Date: 7/10/2012 5:08:00 PM

wow nice write really enjoyed it thanks for sharing

Richard Palmer
Date: 7/11/2012 8:54:00 AM

thanks Cheryl

Kerry Singleton

Date: 7/7/2012 6:31:00 PM

love the way it looks like a tree very creative, great write :)

Richard Palmer
Date: 7/8/2012 10:39:00 AM

thank you very much

Aida Melesse

Date: 7/6/2012 10:51:00 PM

Keep on climbing..loved your write! Much love.

Richard Palmer
Date: 7/7/2012 1:27:00 PM

thanks much Aida

Sherese Gooden

Date: 7/6/2012 8:38:00 AM

Enjoyed that.

Richard Palmer
Date: 7/6/2012 9:22:00 AM

thank you Sherese

Marty Owens

Date: 7/6/2012 8:29:00 AM

Very inspirational...enjoyed...Marty

Richard Palmer
Date: 7/6/2012 9:21:00 AM

thanks Marty

Fisayo Aderounmu

Date: 7/6/2012 5:45:00 AM

This is a great piece creatively penned. Thanks Richard for your visit and comments on my poems. Shallom.

Richard Palmer
Date: 7/6/2012 7:29:00 AM

bless Fisayo,thanks

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 7/4/2012 8:13:00 AM

Great faith in what we read and hope for will help find the goal. Wonderful way to express your faith! :)

Richard Palmer
Date: 7/5/2012 8:42:00 AM

thank you Elizabeth

The Situation

Date: 6/30/2012 6:26:00 PM

a day we hope is not far away.

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/30/2012 7:04:00 PM

thanks Situation

Tammy Bowers

Date: 6/30/2012 4:58:00 PM

Your poetry gives hope which is what we all need! Very well written!

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/30/2012 7:02:00 PM

thanks Tammy,I try

Andre Sanders

Date: 6/30/2012 12:46:00 PM

Only the strong survive... hold on and never look down Victorious days are right around the corner. keep climbing my friend

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/30/2012 3:37:00 PM

ok I will survive then,the strong,thanks Andre

James Marshall Goff

Date: 6/29/2012 11:41:00 PM

Greetings Richard! Thanks for visiting my work! I like the feeling of hope this fine poem inspires! Jimbo

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/30/2012 6:08:00 AM

thanks James

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/29/2012 5:10:00 PM

Nicely done.....hold on tight Richard - well written poem. - Have a lovely weekend. - big hug to my little baby sweetheart. - oxox Anne-Lise

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/29/2012 11:10:00 PM

thanks Anne Lise,baby sends his oxox