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Forever Sequoia

adagio
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Poetry Contest

Using the line, "forever sequoia," write a non erotic poem of nature. using 15 lines or less. One poem per person.
Not for competition.

Forever Sequoia, wooden spoons from the fork of the  
oak and tongs from its druid kinfolks in the lands of  
our ancestors reaching bloke's bohemian. Minding  
the winds around the magical lands of God's  
blackthorns where nature was born in the lands of  
our ancestors who toiled for bread and wooden  
spoons from the fork of the oak to the sacred waters  
in fields of blue skies, Forever Sequoia  

Grace
IDryad
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withdrawn.

Jordan
D.O.C.
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PAR
PAULO ACACIO RAMOS
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Forever Sequoia

 
A witness to Earth's history.

Fire and storm resistant
and caring for the life that inhabits her.

Silent is a wise Sequoia
the oldest tree in the world.
And shares natural wisdom
with whoever listens.

Symbol of immortality and hope
and I say to those who wonder:
forever Sequoia.

Triumphant wood of life
and box of the essence of the world...
blood-sap running red!

A tree forever!
A vision of eternal beauty!
Forever Sequoia!
Written by PAR (PAULO ACACIO RAMOS)
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slipalong
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Fellow poet, I am seeking clarification on the competition brief which states that entries should be of 15 lines or less, one has a total of 20 lines I am withholding my entry under 15 lines. Brevity and concisness userped by extension. its difficult to see the wood for the trees!
regards SLIP

adagio
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I should have caught that. Sorry.

slipalong
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Belief, that nature will promote

The forest floor, part shade it lay
 sunlight, its glint was, obscured day
alone I stood in wonders gasp
like an ant, I was dwarfed by mass
 
The monolith that stood before  
its breadth and span that rendered awe
and questions came to Google it?
that magesty from just a pip!
 
For centuries its growth upright
forest fires, its progress could not blight
natives honoured ancient truthes
 spirits good, traped within its roots
 
As its altars towered high
the forever saquoia, sanctifies
a feeling, God is ever nigh
 
04/12/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Written by slipalong
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Grace
IDryad
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slipalong said:Fellow poet, I am seeking clarification on the competition brief which states that entries should be of 15 lines or less, one has a total of 20 lines I am withholding my entry under 15 lines. Brevity and concisness userped by extension. its difficult to see the wood for the trees!
regards SLIP


Don't worry Slip. I will withdraw my entry. Mine went beyond the 15 lines requirement. Sorry about that.

PleasingDragon
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River River Where do you go?

Oh, river, where do you journey,
To the vast embrace of the sea?
I yearn to follow, become the flow,
To forget the world, let my worries go.
 
Carve through valleys, dance with the breeze,
Whispering secrets among the trees.
Lead me to the ocean, wide and free,
Where I can blend into the endless sea.
 
Take me, river, on your liquid ride,
Where the worldly cares gently subside.
To flow with you, lose track of time,
In the rhythm of your eternal rhyme.
Written by PleasingDragon
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Grace
IDryad
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Standing Tall

the tall Sequoias stand  
circled in ancient groves
branches reaching for the skies
regal and majestic in its stature
 
standing on the land for centuries
so much wisdom garnered within
should they be able to impart
what  rich knowledge that'd be
 
nature's pride enduring and grand
giving forth such fresh air
silent witness to cycles of life
where leaves embrace the roots
 
Written by Grace (IDryad)
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eswaller
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Embedded in Nature

Forever sequoia as I keep myself wrapped around
Your tree branches. You keep me protected when
I want a break from reality. Without any sounds
You lift me up when I am down. Deep in my skin
You are embedded and remain there. A reminder
To myself that there is simplicity in every breath.
There is simplicity in being much gentler and kinder
To the earth and trees that give us both life and death.
Written by eswaller
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PleasingDragon
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Giving Tree

For countless years, I've stood tall,  
Witnessed many moons rise and fall.  
Against time's storms, I've held my ground,  
Gathering stories, a silent surround.  
 
Beneath my branches, seekers sought shade,  
In the sacred land where my roots are laid.  
Mankind, a mystery, strange and unique,  
Yet, as your needs shift, destruction you seek.  
 
Life courses within, tears quietly flow,  
Sadness echoes when fierce winds blow.  
Generous offerings, yet one more demand,  
Felled to the earth, by the saw's firm hand.  
 
No grudge harbored, forgiveness I extend,  
My purpose was giving, that shall transcend.  
No judgment cast, but a twinge of woe,  
Passing to another realm, love my only crime, I know.  
 
 
 
 
Written by PleasingDragon
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slipalong
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I would love to see the national park and Kings conyon in the US. The chance of writing poetry and recieving a winning place is the next best thing. A pleasure to write, thank you adagio for the competition

adagio
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You are very wecome.

Grace
IDryad
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slipalong said:I would love to see the national park and Kings conyon in the US. The chance of writing poetry and recieving a winning place is the next best thing. A pleasure to write, thank you adagio for the competition

Congratulations, Slipalong

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