as a child when I fell down
I took for granted
those outstretched branches
I always grasped
to climb back up
years later and I’m forever, tripping over
taking for granted
all these russet leaves covering my path
shaken loose from withering branches
still, cushioning my every stumble n fall
as even now
when life’s load gets heavy
and destiny’s strong winds
crash against me
I close my eyes to steady myself
and lean
on those gifts instilled within me
by those wise nurturing branches
© L. B. Mek
April 2018
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- Published: January 16th, 2023 02:10
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Comments3
Beautiful poem Mek 🙂 important to be grounded and to feel safe within and looked after . Love the idea of us being like a tree .. and comfort within like those leaves and branches . One of my favourite poems from you .
so glad you enjoyed the read
and could relate to that imagery of of self, as tree
you being such a radiant champion of Nature
it means more you liked this humble scribble
thank you! dear Poet
I am a sucker for intriguing titles .. but who am I trying to kid .. I would have called in anyway ..
I sense absolute sincerity here & believe I share several certain insights .. N
(so many 'branches' effect our paths in life
some only offering a few whispered treasures
others, who choose to share
our life's journey with us, they all help curate
the sucker shoots we all become and these words
were just a small wording of gratitude)
glad you could share a few insights Hyung
and yes, sincerity
a key component of inking this humble scribble..
and thank you for being one of my life's
whispering branches my friend
The symbolism of the tree is outstanding! "cushioning my every stumble" so beautifully phrased. From from childhood to adult, reflecting on the journey, quite remarkable.
I find a synchronicity with your profile picture
and these words I shared, dear Poet
the shadows of who we are existing in those
trees and branches, works well
(thank you! for you kind words
so glad you enjoyed the read)
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