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Nineteen Seventeen 4 Trees 2011
by Vivian L Dawson → (All Poetry by Vivian L Dawson)
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"Happiness is sharing a bowl of cheeries and a book of poetry with a shade tree. He doesn't eat much, but listens well and is a most gracious host" ~Terri Guillemets~


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~Four Trees, 1917~
each one unique above ground
yet all roots firmly in the ground
emanating life so statuesque

Acknowledge to be
see them, Not through them
Subject to every wind blowing
feel the power for direction
Willowing leaves in voices
listen for fine tuning

Plant roots in life to parallel
be like the tree pointing outward
and upward enriched by depth

Cultivate innate qualities, veering
attention toward understanding
making each ring of age count
towards knowledge growing

Don't let your tree of life fall alone
without listening within the forest
lend an ear, one tree at a time
~4 Trees 2011~ and Beyond

(c) Nineteen Seventeen 4 Trees 2011
30July2011 Vivian L. Dawson

Four Trees, 1917
Print by Egon Schiele

And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues
in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones,
and good in everything ~William Shakespeare~

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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 Reviews of "Nineteen Seventeen 4 Trees 2011"
Reviewed on August 5, 2011
Beautiful pen, thought provoking

Reviewed by ANNA CLOUTIER (Reader)
Reviewed on August 4, 2011
ANOTHER WONDERFUL WRITE...VIVIAN..SUCH IS THE TREE OF LIFE..ANNA

Reviewed on August 2, 2011
I see we boith have trees are on our minds.....this is great and enjoyed it alot, Vivian. ~ Morgan

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on August 2, 2011
Trees really do talk, if we just listen as your poem expresses...I love trees they fascinate me and I do take time to notice :) they have such strength and beauty~ (I wrote a poem called arms of oak)
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by Rory Dall (Reader)
Reviewed on August 2, 2011
You have utilised many of the established attributes associated with trees but with your own unique vocabilary. The rings as a motif for expanding knowledge is original, in all a fine piece of work.

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on August 2, 2011
Vivian, you capture the spirit and the wisdom of Shakespeare
in lines that he would applaud...as do I. -gene.

Reviewed by Laura Fall
Reviewed on August 2, 2011
Wonderfully written poetry and the picture is beautiful indeed Laura

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on August 1, 2011
Knowlege, growing, and the gift of understanding and compassion. Perhaps we could all take a few lessons from the trees as we travel the road of life...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on August 1, 2011
Your sense of place, Vivian, is excellent
as is your sense of belonging.

John

Reviewed by Joy Hale
Reviewed on August 1, 2011
Letting our roots grow and spread widely, reaching toward the sky for the sun that warms us, giving growth. Growing in knowledge as we age... all words of wisdom and sage advice. Uplifting read, enjoyed this very much! Joy L. Hale

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on August 1, 2011
Ah, the true way to understand and live your life, with deep roots, and a stalwart against the devastating winds that will blow.


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