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Ode To A Horsechestnut Tree
No tree compares to you
within miles around.
On a street corner
spreading joy to all those
you greet.
As for me, I bow down to your majesty
Sweeping strokes of vibrant green
and white blossom highlights
drip with the freshness of spring
softening the urban landscape.
In the silence of a moonless night
when sleep refuses entry,
I listen to the rustling of your dress
sweep across the street.
Then I dream,
you are keeping a watchful eye over me,
and I bow down to your majesty.
Sometimes the brute force of nature
blows with murderous intentions,
howling and screaming'
trying to loosen your foundations.
But you refuse to be toppled by nature's bandits,
unleashing the full strength of an army
from within your dark trunk.
And this is why I bow down to your majesty.
within miles around.
On a street corner
spreading joy to all those
you greet.
As for me, I bow down to your majesty
Sweeping strokes of vibrant green
and white blossom highlights
drip with the freshness of spring
softening the urban landscape.
In the silence of a moonless night
when sleep refuses entry,
I listen to the rustling of your dress
sweep across the street.
Then I dream,
you are keeping a watchful eye over me,
and I bow down to your majesty.
Sometimes the brute force of nature
blows with murderous intentions,
howling and screaming'
trying to loosen your foundations.
But you refuse to be toppled by nature's bandits,
unleashing the full strength of an army
from within your dark trunk.
And this is why I bow down to your majesty.
Published 9th Apr 2014
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9th Apr 2014 2:47am
I got the holy chills while reading this. I am a lover of natures and spiritual things. In fact to me, nature is spiritual. I adore the line, "As for me, I bow down to your majesty." I love your use of repetition as well.
Maybe instead of using the word "the" in the first line of the second to last stanza try omitting it and saying,
"Sometimes brute forces of nature
blow with murderous intentions,"
Just a suggestion, you can choose to ignore it if you wish. But other than that, I ADORE THIS!
Maybe instead of using the word "the" in the first line of the second to last stanza try omitting it and saying,
"Sometimes brute forces of nature
blow with murderous intentions,"
Just a suggestion, you can choose to ignore it if you wish. But other than that, I ADORE THIS!
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- Edited 9th Apr 2014 2:52pm
9th Apr 2014 11:46am
Sensational! You have artistically painted this tree in words for me. I feel I know this tree! The tree could even represent a loving partner in a metaphorical way. I agree, it's spiritual.
28th Apr 2014 10:24pm
