Evergreen
By : JP Leddy
Rising skyward for many generations
Rooted deeply into soil and rock
Standing strong, tall , immovable
Giant of the forest, giver of oxygen
Birds have perched on your branches
Lovers have kissed under your shade
Friends have played hide and seek
Many have stepped on your fallen needles
Forever green against storm and wind
Inspiring hope in winter bleakness
A sacred image lifting the spirit
Evergreen permeates and imprints our souls
Submitted to Poetry Potluck – Nature : Plants, Creatures, and the Cosmos
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gorgeous…
i’m reminded of of the Jack Pines that are the first to cling to the lichen and moss of our Canadian Shield…transforming bare rock into life…scrubby and tenacious and brave.
Mel,
What beautiful comments and the power of these trees to bring forth life.
JP
Very refreshing. The images are brilliant. Well done.
Words,
Your comments meant a lot to me.
JP
I like the almost immortal image you’ve created here. You have painted a lovely picture.
Jessica,
Evergreens have an eternal nature, don’t they?
JP
Stunning images, JP–words, photos, and video.
liv2write,
Thanks for visiting and I appreciate your comments!
JP
I like it. Evergreens are full of potent imagery and symbolic meaning.
Thanks for sharing.
Frydor,
Thank you for your comments.
JP
love this,
the imagery is very breathe taking…
Thanks for sharing!
…Forever green against storm and wind
Inspiring hope in winter bleakness
A sacred image lifting the spirit
Evergreen permeates and imprints our souls…
…while I enjoyed this whole piece, these lines definitely linger in my mind…nicely done.
encore! encore!
Its beautiful.. I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing… your image is great..too.
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