This old tree is no longer supple
in the wind
The bough breaks and branches fall
on brittle brown leaves.
In the clutter I look for the fallen
cradles—
bird nests, seed clusters, string,
lost friends and ideas—
But find only absences long unremarked,
gaps where growth, movement,
sound, and celebration were.
This old tree remembers efficiency
and pride,
partnerships with wind, rain, moon
and heavenly guests.
She keens as the wind blows, thinks
of loss and dying—
and I pause to listen, lean on her
and join in.
My blog poems are rough drafts.
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© 2020 Susan L. Chast
Please respect my copyright.
If you quote, credit this page.
© 2020 Susan L. Chast
It's always rewarding to listen to such old souls. I love the tone of reverence here. Beautiful, Susan.
ReplyDeleteThe old tree has seen much and learned much over the years. She may be no longer young, but she is wise.....and she remembers, reflects, and still has much to learn and to teach.
ReplyDeleteI so relate....to both poem and tree. Your closing lines are perfect.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
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I too can relate to this beautiful poem Susan, and I love your mother's sketch. It is amazing!
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