M. L. Kiser Poet Free verse

Yggdrasils Wizened Sprite

Every tree has its sprite,
a living deity ever vigilant of its needs.

Great Yggdrasil 
ancient tree of life
holds her sprite within
her wending, winding arms;
a caress of gratitude
for its warrior guardian.

An ancient sentinel
guarding the wisdom 
of Gaia’s mind,
needs a soldier;
this recruit, at the ready,
studies “The Art Of War”
with considerable vigilance. 

No axe will ever release this tree 
 from Mother Gaia.


6-3-2021
ALL YOURS (JUN 4) Poetry Contest
Brian Strand

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Caren Krutsinger October 25, 2020 at 9:54 AM I cannot imagine a more mystical ode to a tree. M. L. Kiser October 29, 2020 at 5:24 PM Norse origins, thanks.

Joseph P. DiMino September 25, 2020 at 10:57 AM This is mystical...great read! Thank you. M. L. Kiser October 29, 2020 at 5:25 PM Many thanks.

Quoth Theraven September 23, 2020 at 8:45 PM M.L., Very prophetic for the gallows. A forest of trees and their few guardians. And wise to beware the ash with an axe. -Richard M. L. Kiser October 29, 2020 at 5:26 PM Glad you enjoyed this. Thanks.

Judy Ball September 23, 2020 at 2:56 PM Loved this M.L. Trees give us so much. They clean the air and give us oxygen, they give us shade, they give us fruit, they provide shelter for the woodland creatures, and they are so beautiful. Where would we be without them. Yet too many woodlands and rainforests are being laid waste. Great job here. God Bless, JB M. L. Kiser October 29, 2020 at 5:27 PM Sad but true. Thanks.

Vijay Pandit September 22, 2020 at 3:36 PM Enjoyed this lovely tribute to mythical tree..your inspiration shines, MLK. May the tree offer forever blessings. M. L. Kiser October 29, 2020 at 5:28 PM Thank you.

Rico Leffanta September 22, 2020 at 12:24 PM Science has established there are more to trees than roots that are seen! Aloha! Rico M. L. Kiser September 22, 2020 at 12:27 PM Oh definitely, thanks Rico and Aloha!