I love the perspective here. It makes me smile because I imagine a kind of grumpy old tree passing judgement on the couples who come to carve their names, like, "Oh, please! I give you a week!" And then along comes that perfect couple and the tree just sighs. Thanks for this.
Thank you, Tara! My original intent was to write about a tree with a romantic soul, who was trying not to become jaded by all the "temporary affections" they encounter. The poem shifted some as I spent time with it, but I'm happy a piece of that original idea still comes through. :)
This can be taken many different ways. Just two short lines, but the significance of them is tremendous.. This proves that sometimes less is more. A world of thinking has been brought into these two lines. Good read!
Hi Adam, such a beautiful poem. I live in a forest and I've grown to love and appreciate all the trees that surround me. Oh the stories the trees could tell if they could talk! Thank you for posting this thoughtful work.
I love the perspective here. It makes me smile because I imagine a kind of grumpy old tree passing judgement on the couples who come to carve their names, like, "Oh, please! I give you a week!" And then along comes that perfect couple and the tree just sighs. Thanks for this.
Thank you, Tara! My original intent was to write about a tree with a romantic soul, who was trying not to become jaded by all the "temporary affections" they encounter. The poem shifted some as I spent time with it, but I'm happy a piece of that original idea still comes through. :)
My favorite stanza:
May I grow for a hundred
years in the sun,
and long be outlived by love.
So much is said in so few words: The implication of some love beyond time. It's great!
Thanks, Brandon! I appreciate the comment.
This can be taken many different ways. Just two short lines, but the significance of them is tremendous.. This proves that sometimes less is more. A world of thinking has been brought into these two lines. Good read!
Thanks, Luis!
Hi Adam, such a beautiful poem. I live in a forest and I've grown to love and appreciate all the trees that surround me. Oh the stories the trees could tell if they could talk! Thank you for posting this thoughtful work.
Thank you, Lois! And, yes, I'd love to hear the stories trees could tell. :)
What a great poem!
Thank you, Nelly! 😊