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The Tree

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No one tells a tree how it should grow;

or how to shade a lonely heart.

It spreads it branches naturally.

It teaches us about eternal love;

and houses the mourning dove,

It lets the sun shine through

brilliantly from the heavens above.

The tree I planted so long ago

has seen me sobbing all alone,

when I confided all my sorrow.

What comforts me a little

is that it will hopefully still be around

for many a tomorrow.

Someone else will look up to it in awe

and wonder who it was that foresaw

the beauty and peace it would bring,

and help a lonely soul to sing,

when blossoms bloom

in the early spring.

Courtesy of Pixabay

Just wondering

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Just wondering why

wondering can be devastating

and disappointing too.

Yet, they say curiosity killed the cat

because the wondering may bring it back

to a reality unknown.

Did the proverbial cat ever know or is it true

nine lives is what they do.

And did they ever wonder why?

Like you and I?

Perhaps it is a wonder it did not care to know;

So they just went with the flow.

Wondering what it is that may astonish others?

When they saw the light;

and the miracle behind it,

Did they wonder why?

Did no one wonder anymore?

Or did they wonder

just once more?

A Little Bird Told Me

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*I often go back and read my poems and revise them to reflect my current sentiments about a topic. The little bird represents so many things. It is in a way a deity of sorts, a messenger fro the universe to help us make sense of  tragedy and violence. Perhaps I am also a dreamer. But I like to think that there is hope for humanity. 

 

 

A little bird told me

“Listen only to what wise people have to say.”

 

It spoke to me in a very alarming way.

 

I have always listened carefully to those I thought were very smart.

But all I heard was actually a lot of stupid stuff.

I have always tried the dodge the darts,

 

poisoned with hatred, bigotry and words that were really rough.

I pleaded with the universe to help stop the madness,

and declared enough is enough.

I turned to the little bird and explained my confusion,

 

But It flew away suddenly

as if to say,

What did you expect from your delusion?

 

Sadly, even birds seem to understand what is going on today.

They know about disrespect

and I think they even get

the meaning of reject.

I am watching for that little bird to come back to me.

 

The little bird that told me

 

“Listen only to what wise people have to say“

 

Beloved Earth

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I hope you know many people do love and respect you.

Many of us work to save you in different ways.

We recycle, plant and make sure that our politicians know

that we must be serious about taking care of you.

Did I tell you cherry blossoms are very beautiful this year;

Red Robbins come to visit us every morning.

The grass is sprouting and daffodils are dancing.

Everything is coming alive again,

Thank you earth for the views of green.

Thanks for the butterflies.

Happy Earth Day!

A New Found Poem

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A New Found Poem

To be honest

Now I can see

Magic and miracles

Our world,

Our Old world

Our New world

Will teach us lessons

We may not want see or understand.

A robin sang

to wake me up this morning

It shared a secret

From above

GOD IS IN THE RAIN!

It told me to

shout it from the house tops.

And I did.

I then went outdoors

And took a deep cleansing breath

For all those who are not able to breathe easily these days

I prayed for all those who are in despair.

The robin flew back onto the bush

Where it sang to awaken me.

I noticed Spring has indeed sprung.

Hope was alive again.

Love reentered my lonely heart.

I started to sing Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Attributions: I used titles or lines from posts written by my fellow bloggers who are always an inspiration to me.

johncoyote

Eyes + Words

Pat Cegan

Source of Inspiration

Frank Hubeny

Poetry, Short Prose and Walking

Man of many thoughts Keitharrettpoetry

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