The Tall Trees In Our Backyard Poem by Rose Marie Juan-austin

The Tall Trees In Our Backyard

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I have never known
Someone as obedient
And enduring as you
Imprisoned under the clutches
Of Mother Soil
Yet never
A single sigh
Leaped through the air.

You swirl and swing with the wind
And bowed to any kind of storm
You always look up for the rays
Of the Mother Sun
With sheer delight
Praying to give you more light
You catch all the tears from heaven
Even if it will cause
Your fall and death.

You are my green curtains
From the probing eyes
Of passersby
My walls
From the harshness of the wind
Your halos that sparkle in the light
Give comfort against theheat and rain
Clean the air for me to live.

In your wide
And uneven trunks
I rest my tired body
The touch felt
Like a hug
From a mother's
Loving arms.

Now, I am old
And you are still here
Holding my cherished
Childhood memories
Intact and alive
In your rough barks
That bear the prints
Of my joys and pains
In life.


Copyright 2017, Rose Marie Juan-Austin, All Rights Reserved

Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Topic(s) of this poem: trees
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
David Wood 28 December 2017

This is a lovely well penned poem Rose Marie, a joy to read

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 28 December 2017

Thank you, David for the great comment and visit.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 03 March 2019

Excellent poem about a tree where you were so attached in your childhood. Precious childhood memories, Mrs. Juan-Austin. As an you have gained other appreciation for this familiar tree. The fact that the tree still is there, makes your memories sweeter. Despite the heavy rains, thunderstorms and more it is still there.. Please read (2)

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Sylvia Frances Chan 03 March 2019

In line 3 must be: As an person...........Thank you for reading

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Sylvia Frances Chan 03 March 2019

Why does PH not let it stay as I had written that correction? Every time PH put that word A D U L T away, I really don't understand. Thank you for your understanding and patience, Mrs. Juan-Austin

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Bharati Nayak 16 September 2025

A wonderful write about trees. Let me quote, 'You are my green curtains From the probing eyes Of passersby My walls From the harshness of the wind Your halos that sparkle in the light Give comfort against the heat and rain Clean the air for me to live.'

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Isadora Quagmire 15 September 2025

Beautifully penned! ! ! Awesome imagery too! What a lovely piece composed in an outstanding way as always!

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Rebecca Navarre 27 July 2022

Awesome imagery and feel! .. Beyond #ing! ..+++++++++++++++++++++

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Rebecca Navarre 27 July 2022

This has such true beautiful sentiment! .. That flows from the true heart of a poetess! ..

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Rebecca Navarre 27 July 2022

Absolutely incredible! .. Written of such awe, beauty and heart! .. And I feel like I'm understating! ..

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Rose Marie Juan-austin

Rose Marie Juan-austin

Laoag City, Philippines
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