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Tree Hugger
I came across
a gnarled tree
with broken limbs
and wilted leaves
its withered bark,
with scars beneath
reminded me
of me
I had a great epiphany
and in an act
of empathy,
I wrapped my arms
around her trunk
and wept below
her canopy
questioning my sanity
I felt the heart
beneath her bark
living, breathing
into me
and in that moment
I could see
I’m not so different
from the tree
and I found peace
sinking
into silken grass
listening to
an earthen symphony,
raindrops dripping
on the ground
around me
the sound of nature's timpani
resting my eyes
on the forest floor,
restored
once more
to serenity;
I awaken
with a gentle roar,
and a feeling
of transcendency
a gnarled tree
with broken limbs
and wilted leaves
its withered bark,
with scars beneath
reminded me
of me
I had a great epiphany
and in an act
of empathy,
I wrapped my arms
around her trunk
and wept below
her canopy
questioning my sanity
I felt the heart
beneath her bark
living, breathing
into me
and in that moment
I could see
I’m not so different
from the tree
and I found peace
sinking
into silken grass
listening to
an earthen symphony,
raindrops dripping
on the ground
around me
the sound of nature's timpani
resting my eyes
on the forest floor,
restored
once more
to serenity;
I awaken
with a gentle roar,
and a feeling
of transcendency
Published 27th Nov 2020
Author's Note
Just a little something I came up with yesterday... speaking of my love for nature.
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27th Nov 2020 8:21pm
Anonymous
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Anonymous
27th Nov 2020 9:05pm
Such a gentle and beautiful sentiment of restoration from the best possible source. My heart has lightened because I believe we're back on track to protecting and preserving exactly what you've described and what we all should hold dear. Ty for sharing, NB... so so pretty.
Like all your gorgeous spills...
🌱🏵️🌴🌺🍃🌿🌸🌻🌵🌻🌹
xo
B
Like all your gorgeous spills...
🌱🏵️🌴🌺🍃🌿🌸🌻🌵🌻🌹
xo
B
27th Nov 2020 9:56pm
Absolutely brilliant and beautiful! I love everything about this poem. It's a great one!
27th Nov 2020 10:27pm
28th Nov 2020 1:04am
28th Nov 2020 1:25am
I love this! When I venture into the woods I wait to sense which tree is in need of a hug .. if you listen with your soul you can feel it .. this is so beautiful NB ♥️
28th Nov 2020 3:45am
Masterfully written...such a well balanced piece...not been smothered in extraneous words...
The hardest lesson for an artist...knowing when to Stop... Ely
The hardest lesson for an artist...knowing when to Stop... Ely
28th Nov 2020 4:23am
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28th Nov 2020 4:51pm
Anonymous
28th Nov 2020 4:52pm
dryad has fled, a very beautiful poem
28th Nov 2020 8:37pm
29th Nov 2020 3:22am
Dear NB,
I so admired how you formatted this poem and then how it metered out, reading in my head and out loud. I enjoyed the rhyming aspect it was perfect. Lovely homage to trees and nature. Bravo! H🌷
I so admired how you formatted this poem and then how it metered out, reading in my head and out loud. I enjoyed the rhyming aspect it was perfect. Lovely homage to trees and nature. Bravo! H🌷
29th Nov 2020 10:48pm
I let the tree hug me...such an exquisite poem, NB.
Have you ever watched the Judy Dench film on trees?
Amor fati...Harry
https://youtu.be/YCQ62deoq_8
Have you ever watched the Judy Dench film on trees?
Amor fati...Harry
https://youtu.be/YCQ62deoq_8
30th Nov 2020 4:38pm
NB, you have an awesome masterpiece with this. A lot of times we feel so disconnected to nature (and the universe) but this is meaningful and brilliant.
Excellent verse. Bravo.
Excellent verse. Bravo.
16th Dec 2020 6:29am
Anonymous
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18th Dec 2020 7:30am
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