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Tree

Snow has fallen in the night
There is a chill in the air
I walk, each step crunches
beneath my feet

Temperature dropping
leaves in the trees
curl inwards  
they weep so
then fall

Branches stretch out
I hear them yawn
so tired, must sleep
until dawn.

Oh! the rheumatism
in their limbs
groans and sighs
as the trees
laugh at me

Hey you, I hear
I look around!
there is no one
there to be seen

I walk on and again
I hear - hey you!
I call out - who's there?
I await a response

Over here, over here
I go - where is here?
but there is no one
I look at the trees
their limbs move
as if to wave me on

I ask, why do you call me?
they brush their limbs
against me
as if to push me
as I stumble
but do not fall

Their limbs
stretched out
holding me fast
What do you want?
Do they hear my call?

Trees stand solid and dark
their branches like tendrils
entwine me so holding me gently
Then they reach for the sky



Electric blue


If trees could talk what would they say - but they do talk to us every day



— Electric Blue, Feb 14, 2009

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Lonnie

17 years 3 months ago

Awesome, Maggie!

A very well-thought-out and provacative poem linking mankind with Mother Nature in a whimsical way! A really good read! Bravo!
Electric Blue

Electric Blue

17 years 3 months ago

Tree

Lonnie I just love to walk among the standing people in all seasons I become one with them and listen to the melodies they impart to my human heart. You become so apart of them you see shapes hear sounds you are so alive, living. I am alone completely for my spirit walk /earth walk for many days I hate leaving my paradise to come back to this noisey world Look at my poem Echo of the Ancients Electric blue
O

orgami

17 years 3 months ago

In the trees

trees were very spiritual for me in the forest thats where I was happiest
Electric Blue

Electric Blue

17 years 3 months ago

Tree

Steve I said that I feel akin to you re the way you write It became very clear to me you were some one of the outside. Re the woods and streams that you would spend a lot of time there being very contemplative. Because to you as I we feel so at peace and can commicate with our surroundings. I just love my special places which I have a few. I am not religous but I do feel I am a spiritual person. I feel not only happy but so serene but also privilaged. So at peace am I in this place. But what I am able to do whilst being here in the city and working no matter where I am my walls disappear just melt away. I am transported and walking the mountains the woods feeling all of the elements in all their glory. Hearing the animals sometimes they let me see them. But I can go there physically or mentally anytime. I feel the need too be there. This is the greatest gift which has been bestowed upon me by the spirits. Take a look at a few other poems of mine Echo of the Ancients - Storm - Morning and many others. Thank you so much for empathy. join in my spirit walk my earth walk my friend. There are a few others on this site who too are of the same stream which we have come from. To see beyond the physical world. Electric blue
Electric Blue

Electric Blue

17 years 3 months ago

Tree

Janice Thank you for joining me on my spirit walk my earth walk. This is not for everyone. I feel this would be a good place for you to find. The way it makes you feel in these walks is different to everyone. But to be able let go of this material world and just be at one with nature is the most amazing special gift to receive. But when you walk in these special places you cannot help but talk to the trees it is more about a sort of telepathy. But it is all down to how you feel when you are there. You can speak out aloud if you want too and I often do. You see the shapes and hear the sounds you do talk with them laugh with them, they are living breathing. You do communicate with them in many ways. But once you have found this special place you take it with you where ever you are. You can just let go. You will find this spiritual glow a strength inside of you. This is a very special gift that is given to you by the spirits. Be strong my friend. I am glad you were able to join me Electric blue
deelilah

deelilah

17 years 3 months ago

Dear Maggie

This is quite lovely. I always feel for the animals outside in the winter. You have made me feel for the trees. 'Temperature dropping leaves in the trees curl inwards they weep so then fall' Thanks. Deelilah
Electric Blue

Electric Blue

17 years 3 months ago

Tree

Dee Seeing your picture knowing you are in the outdoors most of the time. I feel you would understand where I was coming from. These places are so special. You find yourself guided by the spirits they choose you to become part of their world and open you up to the wonders. But this world is there for us all. There are only a few can see and walk through these time potals and share this serene beauty and the understanding to be able to communicate with the elements. The animals know you have been welcomed by the spirits and make themselves known to you sometimes. To carry this flame this strength and serenity is so special. Thank you for sharing Maybe you can talk a look at a few of my poems Echo of the Ancients Storm Morning and others about nature Electric blue
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Arrow

17 years 3 months ago

Affection revealed

in unexpected arms. This reminds me of wonderful children's stories where hills contain hobbits and there are elves in the woods and there are friends everywhere, even if you can't see them at first and they are of the unconventional kind. This is a favorite theme of mine. "I ask, why do you call me?" -because they have something to offer, which you have offered to us!
Electric Blue

Electric Blue

17 years 3 months ago

Tree

Arrow Thank you for your comment and can understand what you have said. For me walking in my special places is a gift given to us by the spirits. You receive strength a serenity to become one totally with the elements of the Earth Fire Water and Air and what is bequeathed to us. All life in many forms is living breathing some understand and others will never understand the connections of primal start of life etc. But I do like your connection re hobbits and elves as this is another doorway to exploring opening up the senses Thank you for sharing with me. Maybe you can look at a few of my other poems Echo of the ancients Storm morning and many more Electric blue
C

Conect11

17 years 3 months ago

you transported me back

to the park I'd go to in Boston, having these same feelings. Your descriptions are rich and eloquent, well done. Mark W. "An insult is just someone who hates you making a noise to indicate their hatred, a barking dog. Criticism is someone trying to help you, by telling you something about yourself that you were a little too comfortable not knowing. " ~ David Wong
Electric Blue

Electric Blue

17 years 3 months ago

Tree

Mark I do travel the USA quite a bit but I have not been to Boston yet. I hope I can open others up to what is there. Life in all shapes and forms. But the beauty that is all around us is free but to become part of it. Enjoy and share the serenity. thank you for sharing Electric blue
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 3 months ago

Maggie...

A magical write with much serenity... trees... a beautiful creature... I love them too! I am ashamed of the fun I had as a boy, I would climb the skinniest tree in the woods, only to reach the pivot point, and ride it down... crashing into the Earth and its sharp edges... the one with the most scratches... won.. I often won that game. As children we do not realize the value of life... trees... beautiful life forms they are... loved your talking woods... Richard
Electric Blue

Electric Blue

17 years 3 months ago

Tree

Richard All trees are so special so individual. I too love to climb the trees to be up in a high place just sittng there and looking all around me taking it all in being a part of the wonder I have such a hunger a thirst for all of this. but I can recall everything the day the hour the seconds I can go there anytime. I climb that tree and be master of my world to watch below all the different movements by unseen animals hopefully do not know that I am above them. Not like the Owl I am no threat to them. Just an observer of life. Living and breathing it all in, I cannot get enough. Thank you for joining me on my journey Electric blue
Hooded Stranger

Hooded Stranger

16 years 8 months ago

what!...that is...

...hilarious, I would never have thought of that as being a game! LOL! and LOL! again, HS (who obviously never did anything silly as a child!!) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "With all that I am and all that I could be, I walk this earth and yet nobody sees me".
Electric Blue

Electric Blue

17 years 3 months ago

Tree

D D I have read Moon Beams and I am honoured you gave me a line in your poem. Thank you. I hope you get to read a lot more of my poetry it is quite varied so have a browse. Enjoy nature and the elements my friend Electric blue
Janice Pearce

Janice Pearce

16 years 11 months ago

Tree

Maggie, I love what you have captured here in this poem. Your imagination is awesome. It would make for a great childrens book, And with your artistic abilities you could do your own illistrations! ____________________________________________________ Income-tax forms should be more realistic by allowing the taxpayer to list "Uncle Sam" as a dependent Anonymous
Electric Blue

Electric Blue

16 years 11 months ago

Tree

Janice Thank you my friend. Yes I do have a vivid imagination and I have enough poems for about 8 - books but I want to incorperate my own drawings and photographs and compose music to as well as play the instruments. I am doing three stories at this time going from one to the other still a long way to go but I keep writing and never keep up with myself so many ideas if you no what I mean. always Electric blue I have attended many poetry conventions and a lot of other writers have asked if I would illistraite their books for them. If I did not have to work full time I would be honoured to do this.
Hooded Stranger

Hooded Stranger

16 years 8 months ago

Trees

Trees are funny things, they do seem to be alive with feeling and emotion, but they need to work on their communication skills...I have no idea what they are saying to me. Great imagery my friend. You do capture those solitary moments in nature and express with such deepness. regards, HS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "With all that I am and all that I could be, I walk this earth and yet nobody sees me".