Wisdom Tree

The wisdom tree
grasps knowingly
secured by gnarly roots.
Reaching heights prestigiously,
bearing rings of truth.

A canopy of prominence,
shades of all you've seen.
Do tell of landscape changes,
and what has come to be.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Mannion Avatar
October 27, 2023 at 4:53 PM
Lovely! Great rhythm!
Turner Avatar
September 18, 2023 at 6:24 PM
This one is pretty deep Mark. I love the entire poem but that last stanza is killer! Hoping you are well:)
Hughes Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 7:53 AM
Thank You Daniel much appreciated, it's been awhile, good to hear from you! Hopefully life has been kind to you and remains that way!
Allison Avatar
September 18, 2023 at 2:22 PM
I wish the tree of wisdom could yield its knowledge to me:-) hugs Jan xx
Hughes Avatar
September 18, 2023 at 2:34 PM
The knowledge comes from within, open to interpretation. Thanks Jan much appreciated!
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