Forest Sanctuary
the wind picks up
branches greet me with boisterous waving
as a quick burst of nuts drop, I sense
a welcoming gift from an old friend
maybe that’s why I’ve come
to unburden my aspirations
with the ancestors who dwell here
to spill the woes of my heart
for I have always talked to trees
ever since I was young when one
trapped me in a dream, I still remember
as if was but a moment ago
trees are such attentive listeners, interrupting
with just a soft rustling of leaves
a creak, a plaintive moan, then stillness
it’s their story of strength, patience, and persevering
thats drawn me to seek an audience, they invite me to stay
today I’ve come to hear my favorite story they sing to me
of how you can still be rooted and reach for the stars
this forestscaped sanctuary of wisdom and tranquility
a towering testament to the power of a seed
so I decide to camp for the night
a chance to redeem my selfesteem
waking inside its living dream
© ~ Randy Bell ~ 2012
@ Robert Lee Brewer’s
Poetic Asides Blog
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Apr 10, 2012 @ 22:59:51
they sing to me
of how you can still be rooted and reach for the stars
This is great!! Encouragement to those who can’t mobilize for one reason or another, too.
Apr 11, 2012 @ 06:34:44
Thanks Hannah, I’ve been enjoying your wonderful poems over at PA !!
Apr 11, 2012 @ 09:13:44
Thank you so much, Randy and I your’s also!!!
Apr 10, 2012 @ 23:44:34
great… i love this whole talking to the tree image…there def. is strength in how they listen and sing with their rustling leaves…nice…think i should escape into the forest for a bit now…enjoyed…
Apr 11, 2012 @ 06:44:29
Thanks Claudia, glad you enjoyed!
Apr 11, 2012 @ 05:53:30
They are singing right now…lol….
Apr 11, 2012 @ 22:09:43
Lovely poem Layer upon layer of emotion. Thanks for visiting my blog and for your kind comment.
May 15, 2012 @ 08:25:58
“branches greet me with boisterous waving”
Revisiting from your WWP posting!! So this with a boisterous wave from me again, a great poem, Randy!
May 15, 2012 @ 08:32:42
Thank You Hannah
May 15, 2012 @ 08:43:08
Your welcome!