John Freeman Poet Rispetto

Tree of Dreams

A tree of height dreams was vast Sweet gum it seems, 
when I chance to retrace tender childhood thoughts. 
Young dreams of enemy's luck in classic schemes. 
Thoughts would drift as wars with my demons were fought. 

An old Sweet gum tree, my womb of strong support, 
she mothered my dreams, fetus did not abort.
Divine boughs call now I Godly dedicate, 
my witness by grace, as I still meditate.
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4/19/2011

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Carol Sunshine Brown April 26, 2011 at 6:14 AM Congratulations Moses on your win in Constance's "The Tree" contest. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire April 25, 2011 at 11:04 AM Dear John, It's about time to post some new poems... your fans are waiting. Love, Carolyn

Kash Poet April 25, 2011 at 7:37 AM Wonderful poem!Congrats on your win---kash

Tahera Mannan April 25, 2011 at 4:59 AM Moses this ivery beautiful and Iloved it. Many many congrats my dear friend.

Dr.Ram Mehta April 24, 2011 at 3:14 PM Congratulations on the win in the contest of Constance

Andrea Dietrich April 24, 2011 at 2:33 PM a very well deserved win as I recall from viwing this one the other day.Congratulations, JOhn.

Jack Horne April 24, 2011 at 7:54 AM Many congrats and a happy Easter to you : )

Kacey Greenlee April 24, 2011 at 7:44 AM Truly beautiful J. I honestly understand now what makes a great artist,and this you are.Thanks for all your support.Kacey

Nette Onclaud April 24, 2011 at 6:25 AM glorious mood all the way, john.. sweet cheers to you for the fine win! :) huggs

Andrea Dietrich April 23, 2011 at 11:44 PM john, you wrote a very nice poem here. One of your best. The way you related the tree to God. excellent symbolism.I am not going thru the list so I do not know what placement you got but I can see the comments here, and you deserved to be on the winner's list.Congratulations.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 23, 2011 at 8:59 PM Congrats Moses on your wonderful win in the tree contest.. a lovely entry tree of dreams.. we all have them my friend.. enjoy a great win as u celebrate Easter Sunday ...

Carrie Richards April 23, 2011 at 5:53 PM It is so good to catch the poems I missed earlier. So glad I didn't miss this gem...it is a wonderful, unique poem on the tree contest! Congratulations, John!

Carolyn Devonshire April 23, 2011 at 5:42 PM Smiling now seeing your poem on the winners' list, dear friend. Congratulations on your win in Constance's contest! Love, Carolyn

Nette Onclaud April 23, 2011 at 12:05 PM blown away by this, john; love the symbolisms here.... super!! best winning wishes! soup mail

Carolyn Devonshire April 22, 2011 at 1:12 PM Thanks for your comments, John. Winning wishes are always sent to you, dear friend. When you win, my face lights up. Hope you do it again with this entry! Love, carolyn

Carolyn Devonshire April 21, 2011 at 9:20 PM You have so many memories tied to the Sweet Gum tree and I have never even seen one. Written from your heart, John. Wishing you success in the contest! Love, Carolyn

Elaine George April 20, 2011 at 12:26 PM Astoundingly beautiful and spiritual. Best wishes, John, and thank you for your kind comments. Love, Lainie

Constance La France April 19, 2011 at 4:36 PM Thank you for supporting my contest. Wonderful!

Dr.Ram Mehta April 19, 2011 at 12:34 PM Wonderful entry to the contest, John