The Willow Tree

Everyone has that special place
Where they can disappear
A place to count your blessings
Or hide from all your fear

Mine was a magical willow tree
A place I often hid
To me, that tree was many things
When I was just a kid

It sometimes was my fortress
That kept me safe from harm
I never lost a single battle 
Under my good luck charm

Sometimes, it was my castle
With many dragons to slay
A kinght in shining armor
While searching for my prey

Sometimes, it was my spaceship
Exploring near and far
Master of the universe
Chasing that distant star

To me, that tree was everything
I ever wanted to pretend
And whenever I was lonely
That tree was my best friend

Sometimes, I really miss it
It was a special place to me
The time I spent was magical
Underneath my willow tree
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 5/27/2010 3:21:00 PM
Nostalgia can sure bring back pleasent memories. Nice write. Rgds Ralph
Login to Reply
Date: 5/27/2010 8:04:00 AM
Great rhyme full of special childhood memories. I love how children are so naively imaginative; it's sad that we lose so much of that quality as we grow. I was drawn in by your title & I wasn't disappointed. A really enjoyable read.
Login to Reply
Date: 5/27/2010 8:02:00 AM
well done..brought me memories of my own..keep the ink flowing...TAH
Login to Reply
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Reflection on the Important Things

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter