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The Watchman

The trunk turning and grey,
                                        Knows the secrets of his life.
                                                   The tree smiles in silence.

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Julia Ingolfsdottir

October 27, 2009 at 6:27 PM

Beautiful!

Andrew Crisci

October 27, 2009 at 9:32 AM

Hi, Barbara! Congratulations on your Senryu being featured this week. As a lover of Nature, I would like to be The Watchman to guard and protect the trees that look to us as their protectors. I can see this tree smiling...as if it were a humanbeing feeling a rush of gratitude. Nature and Humankind in perfect harmony! It's a great piece deserving praise. Keep up the great work. Enjoy this honor. Warmest Regards, Andrew.

Daver Austin

October 27, 2009 at 8:19 AM

Congrats on this selection, Barb. Are you a tree lover? For me the trees are just as precious as humans, just as alive. Love, daver

Sara Kendrick

October 26, 2009 at 12:03 PM

Nicely done featured poem. Congratulations on a work well done. Keep writing. Sara

Laura Mckenzie

October 26, 2009 at 10:35 AM

Barbara~Congratulations on your featured poem! Laura :)

Carrie Richards

October 26, 2009 at 7:07 AM

Congratulations on this wonderful featured poem , Barbara!! A lovely piece! ~ Carrie

Brian Strand

October 26, 2009 at 6:17 AM

Congrats on your feature this week BG.Rgds Brian

James Fraser

October 26, 2009 at 5:02 AM

Many, many congratulations on your poetry being featured on this October week Barbara >> James

Carol Sunshine Brown

October 26, 2009 at 4:14 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Barbara. May you have many more features. Love, Carol

Nigel Fawcett

October 30, 2008 at 2:55 AM

I like this a lot Barbara. The Senryu is one of the more difficult of the short styles and you have pulled it off with aplomb. Great title. Love, Nigel

Brian Strand

October 29, 2008 at 1:27 AM

Nice enigmatic quality Barbara.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

October 24, 2008 at 5:17 PM

The opening line captured my attention with the alliteration. There is a lot of depth here despite the short format. The title compliments the poem adding additional information not directly addressed in the poem. Good job with this one! Karen

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