Valerie Staton Poet Sonnet

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Tree Atop Precipice

Atop a precipice there stands a tree
Amidst a large canvas of white and blue
Below ships set sail on a tranquil sea
Around it, a flock of albatross flew

Coniferous tree, positioned on high
God planted it there for the world to see
Poignant green color complements the sky
A hundred years old -  and pretty, as can be

Each limb aligned, each leaf sublime,
Beautiful gift from God, for all to see ---
Strong and mighty, until the end of time
Symbol of life and immortality...

Atop a precipice there stands a tree,
Positioned on high for all to see!

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Janis Medders Tobechi February 23, 2019 at 10:38 AM A very well done sonnet. Enjoyed the read and the flow. A FAVE. Valerie Staton February 23, 2019 at 2:04 PM Thank you Janis for the support. It is greatly appreciated.

Paul Callus February 9, 2019 at 2:55 AM Lovely and descriptive, Valerie. I love the ending....twisted, but still beautiful! Regards // paul Valerie Staton February 9, 2019 at 4:17 AM Thank you!

Charlie Smith February 7, 2019 at 11:17 AM Lovely Valerie... Valerie Staton February 7, 2019 at 12:05 PM Thank you!

M. L. Kiser February 6, 2019 at 3:00 PM Such are the trees that tell the most profound stories. I have "fav'd" this sonnet. Valerie Staton February 7, 2019 at 4:00 AM Thank you! I appreciate the feedback and the support. God bless you and keep you.

Caren Krutsinger February 6, 2019 at 12:12 PM A beautiful poem that does justice to this gorgeous coniferous tree, that dares to thrive "where God planted it for the world to see". Valerie Staton February 7, 2019 at 4:01 AM Thank you! Your feedback is greatly appreciated.