Vine

sorenbarrett

The clinging vine too long did entwine the strength of the tree
Fixed on its growth it was loath to set its benefactor free
Time past, a foliage so vast supported by wooded divinity
To its own needs addicted, the damage inflicted it did not see

Bent branches held on, through dark and dawn, with no objection
With frost vine's leaves were lost, deciding to release its protection
Fallen strangling ropes loosened their gropes, in predilection
Sacrifice made, knowing too much shade for the tree is an infection

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  • orchidee

    Good write SB.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much my friend it is most appreciated

    • Demar Desu

      10/10 Soren

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you so much Demar for your review and most kind comment

      • Lorenz

        A lascivious dance of life and death ...

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you so much Lorenz for the read and comment yes indeed it is and you have dived deeper than I expected and hit the heart.

        • Megan Blaney

          Sounds like a relationship I had. Haha. Wonderful poem

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you so much for the read and yes the metaphor is exactly that.

          • Tristan Robert Lange

            Soren, this is gorgeous…old-world cadence with a sharp emotional bite. You turned a simple vine and tree into a whole parable of letting go. Beautifully crafted. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks so much Tristan for your kindness and right on interpretation is is as always most appreciated my friend

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                You are most appreciated, my friend!

              • Paul Bell

                I know there is a vine that envelopes the tree, then eventually becomes the tree.
                In saying that, some people come into your life and totally suffocate you.

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank you Paul for your read and comment it is most appreciated. Yes you are right and right on tract as to the meaning

                • Teddy.15

                  Such wonderful metaphor dear sorrenbarret in true poetic style from your pen, imagery is powerful and theme palpable my dear friend
                  Entwined in wisdom 🌹

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you very much my poetic friend for your kind words and encouragement

                  • Teddy.15

                    Such wonderful metaphor dear sorrenbarret in true poetic style from your pen, imagery is powerful and theme palpable my dear friend
                    Entwined in wisdom 🌹

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Clever words soren looking for good after eveil.

                    Andy

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks so much Andy I appreciate your reads and words

                    • Aman 12

                      entanglement feels elegant, release feels revelation,the way you turned shade into infection.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thank you ror your most poetic response it is deeply appreciated Aman



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