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TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE
Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 1:10 pm
by Karin Anderson
Bound in sand to ever move and to turn
Each stung by wild wind with wisdom to learn,
Two trees stark against a blood sunset sky
Sway and bend like a baby’s rock-a-bye.
They stretch into a star studded skyscape
As sea forms a wind whirled mystical drape,
Enfolding their limbs with a shawl of love
Their pairing fated by the source above.
Waves smash and crash doomed quicksand below
As stark shadowy dunes move and then grow.
Sea swells and abates in an endless quest,
the give and take of a partnership test.
Each tree sinks down to the approaching night
Yet, responsive to the other tree’s light,
To search and discover the others needs
And cosset and calm when one tree sap bleeds.
But when these two trees reach their lofty climb
To twice splice the changing storm clouds of time.
Nature's spirits connect their sacred test
As trunks bend as one, their union blessed.
Karin Anderson © 2015
Re: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE
Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 3:43 pm
by Stella
There is something so tactile and personal about trees that to personify them seems a beautiful thing to do .
I think the rhyme and flow are wonderful and help to envisage the sway of the trees in the dunes and the wonderful "shawl" that surrounds them.
Then the final realization of each others presence as they compromise into a blessed union.
Mother nature and the spirits work well together.
Re: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE
Posted: Sat May 16, 2015 12:23 pm
by Fay Slimm
A wonderful lesson to learn from not only trees but your delightful poem about how staying close can benefit both. A delightful read Karin and thank you for sharing it.
Re: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE
Posted: Sun May 17, 2015 7:16 pm
by Simply Bono
wonderful Karin..sometimes I think nature could teach humans a lesson in caring.....
Re: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE
Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 8:15 am
by ken.brandli
A lovely and insightful personification. Two lovers sharing their destiny.
Re: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE
Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 10:51 pm
by Nightmute
A stunning, analogous write, Karin. The accommodating spirit found within the bond of these trees is a thing of beauty that folks should use as a model in their own lives, methinks, Ma'am.
Re: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE
Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 6:29 pm
by Cindy
This is very beautiful. I love that you personified trees in this. I love trees.
Re: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE
Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 5:57 pm
by stevenstirk
This is such an unusual poem. I love the diversity and the individual
way in which you perceive things . Much enjoyed both the read and
your perspective.
Re: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 4:17 pm
by Seema Chowdhury
Beautiful composition Karin, there is so much to learn from Nature.
Re: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:59 am
by Tom Balch
Tree - Mendous poem , Karin . Wonderful imagery throughout, love the line " Their pairing fated by the source above".
Re: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 3:58 pm
by Joseph Anderson
Wonderful poet tree.Nature in its finest form has inspiring and uplifting qualities. This would be in that category.Must you be so stingy with your
postings?
Re: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:40 pm
by SyberRose
Masterfully penned to perfection...enjoyed the grace of your words...nicely done...Rose
Re: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 4:22 pm
by Adette
Karin you have the most remarkable way with words and your imagination stretches far and wide who would have put 2 trees together
as if they were man and wife? yes likie us their pollen creates more life - who would have drawn 2 trees in love amazing. Please let us have
more of your wonderful words - loved it