The tree of life
Has roots so sturdy
A steady base
Supporting all
A trunk is needed
To sustain each branch
Of myriad sizes
Each one a must
Tiny twigs
A limb becomes
Forking out
Diverging solid
Different directions
Taken by all
Freedom to grow
Brings strength to the whole
Though some may falter
And break away
The remaining bough
Makes up the altar
Each one relying
Through years of strife
Bearing what comes
Sustaining life
Though winds may blow
And trials lay waste
The tree stands firm
With yielding grace
It reaches high
Elevating itself
Fearless, bold, self-assured
Honorable, dignified and blessed
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jgavinallan
/ May 26, 2011Hi Gayle:
I love being first…
What an uplifting poem…reassuring…that…”though some may falter and break away”—I guess there will always be friends to catch you
love and hugs
Jaye
xoxo
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Bodhirose
/ May 27, 2011Friends or family–if you’re lucky!
Hugs,
Gayle 😉
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Jamie Dedes
/ May 27, 2011Abolutely delightful. Thank you! 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ May 27, 2011Thanks–you’re welcome! 🙂
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Inside the Mind of Isadora
/ May 27, 2011I love this. I was able to visulize it as I was reading it. I love looking at tree. They are so strong and powerful. Good job with this one .
Namaste,
Izzy
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Bodhirose
/ May 27, 2011Thank you, Izzy. I love trees too. I have great respect for them.
Namaste,
Gayle
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liv2write2day
/ May 27, 2011Trees are one of my favorite metaphors of the mystical life and, of course, this poem conjures up images of Kabbalistic spirituality. Nicely done, Gayle.
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Bodhirose
/ May 27, 2011It seems that many belief systems use the metaphor of the tree in their teachings. Most can relate to their strength and stateliness as being qualities that we strive for.
Thanks, Victoria.
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lesliepaints
/ May 28, 2011I really like how you set your lines up in this poem to appear strong like the trunk of a tree. Beautiful message.
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Bodhirose
/ May 28, 2011I hadn’t thought of that when I wrote it, Leslie–it just came out that way. Interesting!
I’m glad you like it.
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Jingle
/ May 31, 2011awesome view on trees of life.
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Bodhirose
/ June 1, 2011Thank you, Ji. xoxo
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apollorose
/ June 3, 2011This should be on a greeting card.
Does where a “seed” is planted, its environment, determine if it’ll be a strong tree, a mildly strong tree, or a weak tree? I’m always going back to the nurture versus nature debate, perhaps both have a role to play in a tree of life.
Have a great weekend. 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ June 3, 2011Why thank you, Apollorose–what a nice thing to say.
I think it does make a difference as to the strength of a tree as to where the seed is planted. And of course some seeds never sprout and become trees at all. Only those will grow strong that have all the components that can sustain life–sun, water (not too much, not too little) nutrients, etc. What if a tree should grow where there is a “tree disease” and it becomes infected. And are some trees “born” with internal maladies like humans? I think so.
Thank you–you have a good weekend too. : )
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trisha
/ June 5, 2011just loved it Gayle. 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ June 5, 2011Thanks, Trisha.
You were missed. : )
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gossamercy
/ July 16, 2011This is lovely 🙂 I love how, though branches diverge and take their own directions, they come together to form something strong and whole, rooted.
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Bodhirose
/ July 16, 2011Thanks so much. Yes, those branches work together to support one another–I like that too.
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mindlovemisery
/ July 16, 2011So elegant, absolutely stunning loved it!
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Bodhirose
/ July 16, 2011What a nice thing to say–thank you.
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Tigerbrite
/ July 16, 2011The Tree of Life reaching to the heavens.
Honourable, dignified and blessed. Lovely.
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Bodhirose
/ July 16, 2011Trees are awesome–very good examples.
Thank you, Tigerbrite.
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Jingle
/ July 16, 2011Happy Rally.
tree of life is worth noticing.
🙂
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Bodhirose
/ July 16, 2011Happy Rally, Jingle. Thanks for finding this worth noticing. xoxo 🙂
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Jaan Pehchaan
/ July 16, 2011Beautifully written. If I were to be born again, I would like to be born as a Tree – Fearless, bold, self-assured, Honorable, dignified and blessed, never needing to go anywhere in search of things, content within!
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Bodhirose
/ July 16, 2011Thank you, Jaan–I appreciate that.
I think I would too. I kind of like the idea of not having to look outside myself for “things” too!
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Julian Javier the Cyber Mushroom
/ July 16, 2011great motivational piece here! i stand in awe. =)
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Bodhirose
/ July 16, 2011A very generous comment, Julian–thank you!
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Mike Patrick
/ July 16, 2011As a metaphor for human life, a tree stands tall.
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Bodhirose
/ July 16, 2011Oh, so true. Thanks, Mike.
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Mandy Calvin
/ July 17, 2011i like how you describe the tree in this poem, thank you for sharing.
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Bodhirose
/ July 17, 2011Thank you for your visit and nice comment.
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disjointedrhymings
/ July 19, 2011Beautiful, true and powerful
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Bodhirose
/ July 19, 2011Thanks so much–I appreciate your comment.
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dhitzunako
/ September 13, 2011It is great to learn that nature has its own charm to teach us about life itself. How we supporting each other, how achievements start from little things and how well the root is…
Naturally beautiful poem, Bodhirose.
keep on writing. ^^
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Bodhirose
/ September 14, 2011Yes, there’s a parallel between a tree’s life and ours–I like that. Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
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Poets Rally
/ December 20, 2011Greetings:
Hope all is well.
Noting that you have won the perfect poet award for week 58,
what an achievement, thanks for your outstanding contribution to us
along the way, keep up the excellence. Best!
A poem of your choice or a free verse is accepted.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Respect and hugs.
xoxox
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Bodhirose
/ December 21, 2011All is well and I appreciate your lovely comment–thank you so much.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you–may you be surrounded with love and prosperity in the coming year.
Love and hugs,
Gayle xoxo
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