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Observation of a Tree

May 24, 2011
By poetic.eyes PLATINUM, Everson, Washington
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poetic.eyes PLATINUM, Everson, Washington
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Towering above.
A giant.
Branches,
like extended arms
sway softly.
Soothing.
Turned down,
protecting us.
Small needled branches,
move like cunning fingers,
luring us into day-dreams.
Roots below,
steady the tree in great big winds.
The body,
Rough,
Tall,
Magnificent.?Enchanting.

© Katy B., Challis, ID

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I wrote this as school assignment. I was very inspired by the beautiful large trees above me. I want people to remember that trees protect us.
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poetic.eyes PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 4 2012 at 7:22 pm
poetic.eyes PLATINUM, Everson, Washington
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Thanks, I guess I called it that because I was observing a tree when I wrote it, but good suggestion the title should catch the mood of the poem!
asofnow GOLD said...
on Feb. 4 2012 at 12:27 am
asofnow GOLD, Troy, Michigan
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I like it a lot, one suggestion though, change the title. I don't know, the title just takes away the feel of it a little bit. :) Keep up the good wrk.
TwasBrilling BRONZE said...
on Jul. 24 2011 at 9:48 pm
TwasBrilling BRONZE, Staunton, Va, Virginia
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&quot;The owl of Minerva spreads its wings only with the falling of the dusk&quot; -H.W. Hegel<br /> <br /> &quot;Words are our most inexhaustable source of magic&#039; -Albus Dumbledore

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I like the 'small needled branches/movie like cunning fingers'
poetic.eyes PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 22 2011 at 6:16 pm
poetic.eyes PLATINUM, Everson, Washington
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Thanks, and also, could you look and comment on my poem There is Nothing Now!!!!!!! it would be extremely helpful!!!!!!!!! I can look at something else of yours!!!!! Any one  who sees this, please feel free to do the same!!!!!!!!

 

poetic.eyes PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 15 2011 at 1:46 pm
poetic.eyes PLATINUM, Everson, Washington
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At the school I went to one did not get graded on homework. I'd like to think I would have though!!!! Thank you soooooo much again!
emanmkhan SILVER said...
on Jul. 15 2011 at 7:22 am
emanmkhan SILVER, Austin, Texas
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\&quot;People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.\&quot; Maya Angelou

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Nice job on using personification! It feels as if the trees are our protectors...our guardians...

Feels good to be put into a new perspective. And by the way, did you get an A+ on this assignment?

sakina GOLD said...
on Jul. 15 2011 at 4:14 am
sakina GOLD, Chennai, Other
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A negative thinker See&#039;s a difficulty in every opportunity but a positive thinker sees an opportunity in every difficulty. So always think positive and u&#039;ll surely B successful in LIFE.<br /> -Hazrat Ali (A.S)

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It's reaally good and keep writing...:)
NinjaGirl BRONZE said...
on Jul. 14 2011 at 8:42 pm
NinjaGirl BRONZE, Valley City, North Dakota
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The only thing holding us back in life is our desire to stay where we are and not venture further.<br /> ~Some random person on the Internet :P

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You make the trees sound like family members that look out for us and protect us. Awesome job.
redhairCat PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 14 2011 at 4:36 pm
redhairCat PLATINUM, Pebble Beach, California
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&quot;I can do anything!&quot;

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You make a tree sound so wonderful!
poetic.eyes PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 24 2011 at 1:51 pm
poetic.eyes PLATINUM, Everson, Washington
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I'm flatterd again! Thank you!
MayhemMadness said...
on Jun. 24 2011 at 12:47 pm
MayhemMadness, Lakeland, Florida
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&quot; Your not ready to live, If your not ready to die.&quot;

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I am jealous as well. Keep writing! I like how people use personaification. I liked " Cunning Fingers."
poetic.eyes PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 22 2011 at 2:02 pm
poetic.eyes PLATINUM, Everson, Washington
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I am truely flatterd! Thank you!
inkblot13 PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 22 2011 at 1:56 pm
inkblot13 PLATINUM, Auburn, New York
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&quot;If I knew where poems came from, I&#039;d go there&quot; <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> - Michael Langley, &#039;Staying Alive&#039;

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Umm, wow. I'm extremely jealous. Good job! The imagery and word choice is amazing