Aged Tree.

Goldfinch60



As we walked in the park

An aged tree was before us

The trunk so wide

And trunk like branches

Growing in so many ways.

It was so old that I wanted to know,

To know what joys it had seen,

It had seen in its long life.

The people who had walked passed

And admired its rugged beauty.

Some may have stopped

And admired it,

Couples may have kissed under it

And made their vows.

We stopped and looked at it,

Looked at it in wonder,

At the beauty of its age.

We eventually walked on passed

But the memory of that tree

Will be with us forever

As our love climbed its branches.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 16th, 2022 00:52
  • Comment from author about the poem: We saw this tree as we were walking through the hotel grounds.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 28
  • User favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet.
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Comments9

  • Goldfinch60

    MPS seems to have put the tree on its side, we did not see it on its side. LOL

  • dusk arising

    That aged tree was once a sprightly young thing not yet a hundred years old... much like you are right now with that newfound spring in your step.

    • Goldfinch60

      So kind d a, thank you for your kind words.

      Andy

    • Violet bluebell( used to be yellow rose)

      Lovely words ) I like your last line ‘ as our love climbed its branches ‘

      I always take notice of trees ..

    • orchidee

      Yes, good write and pic Gold.
      Some in a snobby village are fussing over a lone tree, over 100 years old. Hope it's not been chopped down. Probably so their net curtains could twitch and see more!

      • Goldfinch60

        Some people just do not appreciate the wonder of aging, we know know about too darn well.

        Andy

      • Michael Edwards

        There are trees like that near me - majestic and always there for the passing generations. So inspiring.

        • Goldfinch60

          So true Michael, thank you.

          Andy

        • Accidental Poet

          Great write Andy. In the town I grew up in, there is a tree in the town Common or Park as some call it, that I've been watching grow since I was very young. And it still there today massive and inspiring. I often wonder as did you of all it has seen and its age.

          • Goldfinch60

            Those trees could tell some wonderful stories AP.

            Andy

            • Accidental Poet

              hmm, maybe I'll go sit under that tree and see what comes from my pen. 😉

            • Bella Shepard

              Such a beautiful poem! Brings to mind our trip to Sequoia National Park in California where we saw the "General Sherman", a Sequoia that is estimated at 2,200-2,700 years old. It has born witness to all those who have visited over the years, and will continue to do so long after I am gone. I love that thought and I love your poem dear friend.

              • Goldfinch60

                Thank you Bella, it must be wonderful to see that tree and your memories of it will be forever with you.

                Andy

              • Crowns4Christ

                Haha, everything becomes more beautiful with age I think, people places things it doesn't matter, I always wonder what kind of stories they could tell, it's beautiful Andy

                • Goldfinch60

                  Thank you Melissa, so many stories to be told.

                  Andy

                • Rozina

                  Lovely lines Andy. So much nature is surrounding us and inspiring wonderful poems from you about your love for each other.

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Thank you Rozina, much appreciated.

                    Andy



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