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The silence of a tree MAG

December 2, 2012
By KatsK DIAMOND, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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KatsK DIAMOND, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Being inexhaustible, life and nature are a constant stimulus for a creative mind.<br /> ~Hans Hofmann<br /> You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.<br /> ~Ray Bradbury

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A tree stands alone,
weathered color, pockmarked
skin waiting
for a slow, silent death
his hollows have been forgotten,
his achievements erased,
Holding tired branches
dragging memories
still clinging to his sorry bark,
as the world around him
crumbles, ricocheting, melting
into dust,
still the tree stands tall
waiting for the spark-colored sky to end

the silence of a tree
remains

© Julie S., Marblehead, MA

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A poem I wrote for the Interlochen fiction contest.
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thatunknownthing DIAMOND said...
on Dec. 30 2013 at 1:20 pm
thatunknownthing DIAMOND, Dubai, Other
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&quot;Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift; that&#039;s why they call it the present&quot;

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I read this piece thrice because it was so beautiful. I read more of your pieces, and you write very well! Keep going:-)   
KatsK DIAMOND said...
on Feb. 23 2013 at 10:13 am
KatsK DIAMOND, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Being inexhaustible, life and nature are a constant stimulus for a creative mind.<br /> ~Hans Hofmann<br /> You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.<br /> ~Ray Bradbury

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Thank you so much!
KatsK DIAMOND said...
on Feb. 23 2013 at 10:13 am
KatsK DIAMOND, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Favorite Quote:
Being inexhaustible, life and nature are a constant stimulus for a creative mind.<br /> ~Hans Hofmann<br /> You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.<br /> ~Ray Bradbury

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Thank you! That, actually, was unintentional, but I'm glad you like it.
Padoodallee GOLD said...
on Feb. 22 2013 at 10:26 pm
Padoodallee GOLD, Haven, Kansas
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you make the tree sound wise and beautiful. You did a great job!
WaffleOcean2934 PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 22 2013 at 4:48 pm
WaffleOcean2934 PLATINUM, Rogers, Minnesota
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I really like the imagery of the poem.  It also makes me think differently about a tree.  Nice work!
. said...
on Dec. 6 2012 at 10:12 pm
Thank you very much!
pizzapencil SILVER said...
on Dec. 5 2012 at 8:29 pm
pizzapencil SILVER, Coon Rapids, Minnesota
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Wow ! I love it !