I Stand Alone (poem) by Ed Matlack on AuthorsDen

I Stand Alone
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Suffice it to say, I just love trees!

“I STAND ALONE” Amidst open fields of greenery, I STAND ALONE! Braving winds of unparalleled fury, I STAND ALONE! Staring down horizontal rains, I STAND ALONE! White out conditions during winter months, where nary a human soul will tread, I STAND ALONE! None of my kindred near enough to touch, I STAND ALONE! No one to reach out too, I STAND ALONE! My roots run deep into rich New Jersey soil, I STAND ALONE! My rings date me back to revolutionary times, I STAND ALONE! If we are to foil the best laid plans of the British, We must play our cards according to Hoyle, I STAND ALONE! These memories stand out so strong, As during the revolutionary times this country could do no wrong, I STAND ALONE! We have come a long way since then, I have stood alone all these years, Seen humankind shed a million tears, But our country is ever as strong as the roots of this and thrice a million other trees, That bind her without fear. I STAND ALONE! (ed)

Reviewed by Bobbie Hess (Reader)

Reviewed on November 14, 2003

Excellent, Ed. Analogy of strength is "rooted" in your lines along with the symbolic "nature" us humans seem to take for granted. b

Reviewed by George Carroll

Yor have expressed this very well. Bravo

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on November 13, 2003

very strong, edifying poem...

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Now that is one interesting tree in the photo and a great write.

Reviewed by Robert Montesino

Being a tree hugger & patriot myself Ed, I apprecitate the sentiments expressed. I like the analogy of strong trees & strong country standing alone in the face of adversity. Excellent write!