An island of ice is floating
in the middle of an inland sea.
It was once the cap of a mountain,
but the sun kissed the mountain
and the cap slid off into the sea.
There is a pine tree on the island,
sticking up out of the snow,
as if it was growing. Alone
out on the ice, it simply waits
for the warm water to melt the island.
A warm current surrounds the island,
slowly melting it. The tree begins
to lean. Suddenly, the tree falls,
splashing into the water. The island
continues to melt into the sea.
The island is gone, but the tree
is still afloat in the inland sea.
It will sink in a few days,
but it was the most special tree
for a day, and I was here to see it.
An excerpt from A Chorus of Voices,
by Kurt Messick
Dry Bones Press, February 2003
Did you know that the Pine Tree has the largest root system of any tree. It can grow for three miles sometimes. This is why a hurricane will spit tyhe top off but not tumble the tree from its root. On the other hand, a Live Oak has a small gnarled root system and is a pushover to a strong wind. Just thought I'd toss that in . I love trees and anything nature furnishes even if it becomes a metaphor sometimes. Life is in the details father. But you knew that!
Enjoyment of things as they are, and as they were. Bravo. Well done.
Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on May 21, 2003
Beautiful imagery in this one.
"The island is gone, but the tree
is still afloat in the inland sea.
It will sink in a few days,
but it was the most special tree
for a day, and I was here to see it. "
Peggy
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The poems in this beautifully bound book are a result of over twenty years of observations. Observations of the world around us and on the telecommunications network. All of the hate, love, heroism, disasters, and those who help.
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love and peace,
Susan
enjoyed the read
glorious visuals
good write
john+
but it was the most special tree
for a day, and I was here to see it.
The awareness and the appreciation of special (or even ordinary) things of life can truly enrich one's experience!
Thanks
Trixie :)
"The island is gone, but the tree
is still afloat in the inland sea.
It will sink in a few days,
but it was the most special tree
for a day, and I was here to see it. "
Peggy