Grown stronger than man's bones
A seed reincarnated, sprouts from the earth
Reaching ethereal sunlit zones
Taking nutrients from place of birth
With no window, roof or wall
No wars, abuse or genocide
Giving homes, shelter, shade to all
Jealousy, lust, hatred, set-aside
Growing canopy, of harmony
No voice or tongue to deride
Image of what man only dreams to be
In roots, trunk and leaves reside
Peace on earth, good will to all
Cut by man's saw of wisdom, another does fall
- Author: sorenbarrett ( Offline)
- Published: December 13th, 2024 03:03
- Category: Unclassified
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Some versions amend it to something like 'Peace on earth; good will to men with whom God is pleased'. But He isn't pleased with those who go on sinning.
Yes, we should respect trees, etc. Many have been around longer than us, unless you're 100 million years old, like Goldfinch and I are! lol.
Told you Orchi I knew the first tree when he was just a sapling. Thanks for the read and comment it is deeply valued.
I will definitely take a glass of this and say cheers 🥂 🌹 beautiful dear sorrenbarret 🌹
Thanks so much Teddy for the review and kind words
Wonderful poem that cuts the BS and gets straight to the truth. It's good will to "men"...but how can there be good will for humans if we fail to show good will to the earth? Provocative and true write! Well done, friend. 🌹👏
Thank you so much Tristan I appreciate the review and kind support
You're welcome Soren! ❤️
Well written and expressed
Thank you so much, Tony. I appreciate the read and review.
You're welcome
it is a funny old world isn't it .. sad too much of the time .. I doubt that many of those who talk the talk really know what they are talking about or how their actions & inactions impact on others and indeed upon the world in general both directly & indirectly .. and I really do have a thing about trees 😎👍
Thanks so much Neville for understanding the intentions of this poem.
Ideals are fully received at this time (of the year:) May these loving messages be received …
Thank you Parisab for the wishes they are shared
Beautiful poem
thoughts and Christmas
wishes, that would be nice
if they came true! 👍
Eloquently penned my
friend thank you!! 😊
Best regards ✌️ Thad
I literally had goosebumps. It effortlessly painted a picture of hope. Perhaps, that's the need of the day. Yes we are killing nature, but I have hope in her resilience
Thanks so much for the read Rebellion it means a lot and I value your comments.
Wonderful words soren, trees are so important in our lives.
Andy
Thanks Andy I appreciate your reading and kind comments
Like trees planted, extensions of who we are, what a reflection in the mirror that faces us.... straight in the eye. Sometimes I know we are all of us to blame.
Thanks so much Cryptic I appreciate your review and comment
Tree as a symbol, a personification perhaps, of all that many see as a vision and hope for, seems pretty valid Soren. The irony in the last line is not lost on me.
Thanks.
Thanks Dave I appreciate the read and interpretive comment.
Much for us to learn from our woody brethren
Thank you so much for the read and comment your words are most appreciated.
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