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Tree of Life

The tree of life grows limbs above,
Its strength began in roots of love...
Each limb's branches may grow apart
Yet venture not far from its heart.

Concentric circles share great worth
In trials it has endured since birth,
Having weathered many a storm
Defined by bent or twisted form.

Still beauty reigns throughout the years
In steadfast growth with hopes and fears,
As earthlife seasons come and go
A will to carry on and know,

Though treasured limbs may break and die,
Newest growth reaches for the sky.
Seedlings will spread, divine and free...
In honor of the mother tree.

© Connie Marcum Wong

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Line Gauthier

Date: 9/28/2018 7:40:00 AM

Beautiful, Connie. Lovely.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/28/2018 7:29:00 PM

Thank you very much Line. I am having lots of problems with ads blocking poetry so I can't read or comment. PS is trying to fix it. : )

Reta Pruitt

Date: 9/14/2018 3:09:00 AM

I was very touched by your tree of life poem. A very lovely tribute. Best wishes, Reta.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/14/2018 2:30:00 PM

Thank you very much Reta. This poem is also a metaphor for family. : )

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/7/2017 6:11:00 PM

Well done Connie, a beautiful poem.Have a nice evening my friend.

Arlene Smith

Date: 2/17/2016 8:19:00 PM

7..... Well done dear friend.. Hugs.. Arlene

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/17/2016 9:41:00 PM

Trees are one of God's most treasured gifts. Thank you much! ; )

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 2/16/2016 11:26:00 AM

Beautifully written Connie! Gorgeous flow, rhyming and sentiment. A 7 and a definite favourite!! Best wishes, Keith (PS You are a TRUE poet!)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/16/2016 4:51:00 PM

I am glad you like this Keith. I adore trees. They speak to us in so many ways if we are aware. I appreciate your lovely comments. Thank you my friend. Cheers, Connie ; )

Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/10/2016 1:48:00 PM

Very wise and eloquently written. We are all connected to a single source, yet simultaneously have freedom to grow in diverse directions. Also the word "earthlife" is new to me ... interesting.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/11/2016 3:07:00 AM

Thank you for your thoughtful comments Tim. Very much appreciated! ; )

Elaine George

Date: 2/5/2016 1:55:00 AM

Such a beautiful, uplifting poem, Connie. Elaine

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/5/2016 3:10:00 AM

Thank you Elaine. There is just not enough time to read and comment on all the wonderful poems here now that I am watching my little granddaughter. Blessings, Connie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/2/2016 4:05:00 PM

wow, wonderful symbol of life portrayed here by the tree, Connie. Glad I finally saw this one. You are my last one of the day. and at last I am caught up!! Gotta rush over to see some property with Joe!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/4/2016 12:54:00 PM

Trees are so like us when you stop to think about it. Thanks Andrea. Hugs, Connie