Tree Rings

I've watched trees push-out
from soil, the way meteors
reject the planets
and tears from you seep
through the cracks, years
have wasted
the Walrus comes out at
night, their playground I
knew well in my youth
comfort changes shapes,
now it shines purple against
the crater of my soul
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kendrick Avatar
December 4, 2009 at 3:22 AM
Very emotional and expressive write. Keep the magic flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. Sara
Strand Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 9:32 AM
Love the last haiku inner poem Jim.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome commnts.
Golden Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 9:04 AM
Jimbo, an interesting piece, here. Love the metaporical elements. Hugs, Donna
Canady Avatar
November 28, 2009 at 7:19 PM
The Everchanging Landscape of Our Lives ... Beautifully, Solemnly Put To Pen and Paper ... and that last stanza, reminded me of the Northern Lights ... Good Write Jimbo ... MoonBee
Richards Avatar
November 28, 2009 at 6:11 PM
This is profound writing, James, one I almost missed...and so glad I didn't. A great look back at years behind but never lost. Well done! Love, Carrie
Owens Avatar
November 28, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Nice write...enjoyed....Marty
Culverhouse Avatar
November 28, 2009 at 1:48 PM
royal purple? I am alone right now, leaving notes on poetry. wondering what my future holds...trying not to be sad. Hope your day is better than mine.
Guzzi Avatar
November 28, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Last 3 lines VERY powerful...why so sad? soup me? anacronym (check first letter in each word of the title verse, All Beauty Over......) Light & Love
Freeman Avatar
November 28, 2009 at 12:48 PM
awesome, thoughts, and memories, James. Sincerely, Moses
Chircop Avatar
November 28, 2009 at 8:14 AM
another excellent enrite Jim--Charma
Pickett Avatar
November 28, 2009 at 8:10 AM
Another instant classic.....Good one.....:JP]
Nutter Avatar
November 28, 2009 at 6:25 AM
I really like this write, it goes into my favorites. Best wishes. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit
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