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The Willow Within

the willow within bent and swayed by winter winds deep roots abiding

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Robert Pettit

Date: 2/17/2011 6:07:00 PM

I hope those willows within dont get bent and swayed by too many more winter winds. Spring is on the way because all the baseball players have reported to training camps in Florida and Arizona.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/17/2011 12:57:00 PM

Whether a metaphor of a person or the real weeping willow tree, it's a beauty!

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 2/17/2011 12:25:00 AM

I think that this is quite profound, Deb-- really enjoyed reading this :)

Date: 2/16/2011 6:27:00 PM

I really like the personification in this poem. Very well written.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/15/2011 8:02:00 AM

how deep can this be deb.." the willow within.." says it all.. your poems grow on me! fascinated! winning wishes if for a contest! :) huggs, nette

John Rhinem

Date: 2/14/2011 3:59:00 PM

S*M*I*L*E ~ "H*A*P*P*Y V*A*L*E*N*T*I*N*E*S D*A*Y M*Y D*E*A*R,,,B*E*A*U*T*I*F*U*L```D*E*B R*A*D*K*E¤¤¤'L*O*V*E,,,J*O*H*N!!!:))) ~

Lisa Lee

Date: 2/14/2011 3:49:00 PM

I can imagine so much beauty and triumph over difficulties. Thanks again and i will add to my favorites.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/14/2011 1:07:00 PM

Enjoyed the metaphoric language of this one..I am glad that I chose this one to read this afternoon..Sara