Monday, September 3, 2012

The Yew Tree Comments

Rating: 5.0

The wind has sighed upon my leaves
Through many ages passed
A sheltered place for he who grieves
Beneath my branches vast
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Valerie Dohren
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Kelvin Owusu 29 August 2020

It’s been years, and still as beautiful as the day i read it 🙏🏿

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Kelvin Owusu 14 September 2012

I'm always amazed when i read your work another piece beautifully written

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Anthony Foster 12 September 2012

The feeling of peace and spirit which can be felt beneath a Yew tree you have captured in your rythmic verse.

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Stevie Taite 04 September 2012

I picture the tree in the graveyard so very well! You have put this symbolism into a very clever and beautiful poem! Movingly constructed!

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Valsa George 04 September 2012

The shade of a towering tree indeed is a haven for wearied souls to relax and seek shelter. Through ages it has weathered the rain and storm to fulfill its duties! You have endowed it with another sacred mission of carrying souls laid down behind stone walls to be granted an everlasting birth! !

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Neela Nath Das 03 September 2012

Is this the tale of an awakened soul? Loved the rhythm you are an expert in.....10+++

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Heather Wilson 03 September 2012

A wonderful tree you have there Val, a clever write,

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Dave Walker 03 September 2012

A fantastic poem, to transform and renew, it's the way of the earth. a fantastic write.

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