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I
wonder if the trees perceive shattered dreams
hoping for growth, seeds were planted
long ago
thirsty for a drink where are the flowing streams
roots digging deep, the weather has gone extreme
in a changing landscape, will we have a place to grow
I wonder if the trees perceive shattered dreams
thirsty for a drink where are the flowing streams
roots digging deep, the weather has gone extreme
in a changing landscape, will we have a place to grow
I wonder if the trees perceive shattered dreams
the
mighty axe of progress, makes the earth scream
today, the ground is blanketed with white snow
today, the ground is blanketed with white snow
thirsty
for a drink, where are the flowing streams
who
will lead us into the land of the redeemed
will the future be kind and ease our earthy woes
I wonder if the trees perceive shattered dreams
will the future be kind and ease our earthy woes
I wonder if the trees perceive shattered dreams
through barren limbs, dancing
moonbeams
sign language of nature, is something I know
sign language of nature, is something I know
thirsty for a drink, where are the
flowing streams
perhaps,
tomorrow isn't as bad as it seems
somewhere, a poet is communing with Poe
I wonder if the trees perceive shattered dreams
thirsty for a drink, where are the flowing streams
somewhere, a poet is communing with Poe
I wonder if the trees perceive shattered dreams
thirsty for a drink, where are the flowing streams
written for earthweal
Thank you for reading
it's a snowy day here
I am hoping for a kinder future.....and a tomorrow that will be better than today, a future for each tree (and human!) has more than enough to drink. A powerful message here, Truedessa.
ReplyDeleteLet us hope the future will be more fruitful. We all need a drink from that healing well.
DeleteWonderful, my friend. I hope trees can regain their sweet dreams. We had a little snow here on the Coast, now it is raining. The rest of the Island got a LOT of snow. I am enjoying Indoor Weather, like a bear in her cave.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry, I too hope the trees can once again dream in a world of comfort. The Weeping Willow carries the weight for all.
DeleteI hope you enjoyed your day of hibernation.
'the mighty axe of progress, makes the earth scream'– what a powerful line! It seems to sum up the whole.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rosemary, will progress be the end of us?
Delete"sign language of nature"---Hope all were that much literate to read it all. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteNature gives us signs all the time, we just need to pause to read them.
DeleteThe trees are far more sentient than we'd like to think while axing into them. A harmony we have much to learn from, if we would hear. Thanks for turning our attention back up the canopy, and thanks for braving the snow to post this at earthweal.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of the trees as they are so barren this time of the year. The evergreens stand out. If only, we took just want we needed and planted new trees. We need to keep balance as we depend on the trees for fresh air. Sadly, so much has been lost due to natural disasters.
DeleteThirsty for that drink seems to be the way of many these days. Hopefully tomorrow can get better, but we doubt it.
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess we just take one day at time and try to find something beautiful in the day to enjoy.
DeleteOne day those streams will flow full and clear, bringing back hope.
ReplyDeleteHi Alex,
DeleteI hope that day will be soon!
This reminds me of a villanelle, one of my favorite forms, with its litany of soft repeating lines. All the questions asked here are haunting, and the most sorrowful part is that we may never live long enough to know.
ReplyDeleteYou are correct in regards to the form. I was trying to use one that would reinforce my key thoughts. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteLaurie, thank you for visiting and you are right we need to look at things with new eyes.
ReplyDeleteI am sure that the trees know/understand/perceive more than we give them credit for. Tolkein's ents spoke loudly to me and I still mourn the loss of the entwives.
ReplyDeleteHi EC - I believe you are right. The tree is the most evolved plant that I know. We both need each other to survive.
DeleteWhoa! That's powerful, True. Love this stanza:
ReplyDeleteperhaps, tomorrow isn't as bad as it seems
somewhere, a poet is communing with Poe
I wonder if the trees perceive shattered dreams
thirsty for a drink, where are the flowing streams
Hi Blue,
DeleteThanks for coming over to visit :)
To elevate the soul, poetry is necessary.
Edgar Allan Poe
We should all become pagans and dance around trees every night!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn’t mind dancing around a tree! They provide clean air.
DeleteThis is so beautiful and purrfect for our time.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra
DeleteA wonderfully constructed, beautifully rendered piece - with a compelling, impactful (perhaps even somewhat haunting) refrain. There is a lot to linger over and reflect upon, here.
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy. So nice to have you visit.
DeleteOh those mighty axes, destroying the dreams/futures of us all. How progress is taking us backwards...
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
That it is Anna...
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