Photo courtesy of Gypsyugal (Pexels)
As a tree stands tall and proud
I receive that strength each day
like a carefree leaf blown by the
wind
to travel to and fro living life as
I so desire
Standing tall
Holding tight to my beliefs
As you hold onto your roots deep in
the soil
Unmovable
yet growing
Spreading like wildfire
Living
Breathing
Changing
Growing
As a tumultuous wind blows
Leaves shake up down and all around
Applauding you
Grateful for the shade the cool
breeze
and the strength to keep it
together
©Regina Phillips 2019
The Wednesday Muse #10
Love the connection here between trees and man and true strength! Wise and beautiful Regina!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carrie, That's what I was going for! I feel I lost a little of that in the last 5 years and I am in restoration mode. I truly thank you for encouraging me to write and draw!!!!
DeleteLove the mediation between strength and freedom :)
ReplyDeleteThanks C. Sandlin, I never thought I had those feelings about a tree until I wrote it.
DeleteThis is wonderful, and moving, Regina!
ReplyDeleteThanks purplepeninportland, I am so new to writing and writing poetry. I was not one to journal in my youth, but life and relationships makes you feel some type of way! :)
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